Director of Program Evaluation

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Volunteer Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Remote

Summary: The Director of Program Evaluation will support the growth and sustainability of the Veterans Yoga Project by working closely with the Executive Director and Director of Regions to support data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. This research initiative will seek to disseminate findings, improve existing VYP programs, as well as inform potential new opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help formalize evaluation questions and research methodologies
• Organize data collection and analysis
• Prepare reports and share findings with the VYP team
• Identify and pursue opportunities for publication of findings

Requirements

• Strong experience in academic research, including statistics, research design, and/or publication would be ideal.
• Relevant graduate work preferred
• Experience in collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
• Some working knowledge related to yoga and/or veterans is ideal
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Be self-directed and willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work with a team, as well as coordinate support volunteers (e.g., program evaluation volunteers)
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of Veterans Yoga Project volunteers, families, and donors
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the organization

Time Commitment

• 8-10 hours/week
• Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to a minimum of 9-12 months on this project

Other details

• Position is unpaid, volunteer role.
• Opportunity to join a team of dedicated volunteers supporting recovery and resilience among our veterans, families, and communities.