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• ORGANIZATION • Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. • Through its life-saving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated or at risk of hurting themselves or others. • SHP is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer. • SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. • Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion • SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which we live and work. • SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply. • To learn more about Sandy Hook Promise, please visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/. • OPPORTUNITY • Under the limited supervision of the Chief Programs Officer, the Vice President, Research, Evaluation & Quality Improvement is responsible for the development and implementation of a research, evaluation, and quality improvement strategy aligned to SHP’s theory of change, supporting the strategic objectives of the Foundation and the Action Fund. • The VP will design and execute strategies that clearly demonstrate the impact of programs, policies, and movement-building, enable data-driven decision-making, and build the evidence base for what works in upstream violence prevention. • This role will be responsible for ensuring systems and structures are in place to improve utilization, effectiveness, and impact. • In collaboration with the Chief Programs Officer and Chief Advocacy Officer, the VP will establish a research, evaluation, and quality improvement function in alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities. • As the SHP expert on evidence-building, outcomes, and impact, the VP will establish and provide leadership for SHP’s impact measurement framework and methodology and will serve as an essential part of expanding and deepening the research, evaluation, and quality improvement function to elevate and align programs and policy.

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of applied research and leadership experience in nonprofit program assessment, outcome measurement, evaluation, research, and/or quality improvement. • Master’s degree+ in a relevant field, with training in research and evaluation methods, including but not limited to Education, Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, or Psychology. • Strong knowledge of research principles, design and methodologies. • Experience designing and implementing outcome measurement systems in an organizational setting. • Expertise in social sciences and proven track record of producing research and translating to practice. • Strong writing, editorial, and presentation skills to effectively present complex information to diverse stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to lead high-functioning teams – direct reports and project teams – and influence across the organization. • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Data analytics and visualization tools. • A successful track record of building evidence based strategies and translating that to business operations. • Relevant published research is a plus. • Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO • Flexible schedules • Paid holidays • Paid parental leave • Health, dental and vision • Employer paid life insurance and short and long-term disability • 401K Match • Professional development stipend • Wellness and mental health support • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program