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    Research and Evaluation Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

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    2626 W Beryl Ave Phoenix Arizona, 85021,

    Position Description:

    The Grants Department is responsible for seeking, securing, and managing new funding to sustain and grow Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities' programs to maximize community impact. The Research and Evaluation Specialist will participate in the collective effort to measure the impact and effectiveness of programs. Contributes to enhancing the quantitative and qualitative data available to share internally and externally.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Identifies or contributes to the development of program evaluation tools to determine program effectiveness, as needed.
    • Interfaces with systems used to collect, manage, process, and analyze data.
    • Ensures implementation of program evaluation efforts, oversees timely and responsive follow-up to maximize participation rates, and generates White Paper reports summarizing the findings.
    • Provides professional and administrative assistance at all levels in the area of research and evaluation.
    • Regularly tours and shadows internal departments and programs to ensure first-hand knowledge of the existing operations of the company.
    • Supports the execution of the Grants Department relationship management strategy and updates the Customer Relationship (CRM) software regularly.
    • Participates in the grant writing process by leading the research and evaluation design when appropriate.
    • Provides post-award grant management support as appropriate and applicable to research and evaluation.
    • Models Goodwill's Core Values - Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
    • Proficient in all company/department policies, procedures, and systems used.
    • Attends staff meetings, supervision meetings, community meetings, and trainings as needed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):
    • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social sciences, public health, public or business administration, or a related field.
    • 3 years of social service working experience, with at least one year of experience conducting research OR, a Master's degree and one year of experience conducting research OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training, and education approved by Human Resources.
    • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
    • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
    • Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, socioeconomic and cultural characteristics of the populations served.
    • Knowledge of strategies for effective program design and development.
    • Skilled in analyzing data, organizational planning, and project management.
    • Creative thinking skills, adaptive personality, and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
    • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to plan and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
    • Interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral, that allow for professional and positive relationships, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactions.
    • Ability to support the team in cultivating and maintaining relationships with potential and existing funders.
    • Ability to travel state-wide occasionally, and work a flexible schedule if needed.
    • Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
    • Regular and consistent in-person attendance.
    You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:
    • 5 Medical Plans
    • Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
    • 3 Dental Plans
    • Vision Plan
    • 401K (Immediate participation upon hire)
    • Employer Paid Life Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings
    Become a valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work

    Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Support at , option 5, or

    We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodation and modification, including adaptive devices, to assist any person with a disability to apply for and, if hired, to perform the duties the position they seek. Assistance could include help in completing on-line application as well as providing alternative communication, e.g., Braille and Large Print.

    PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. ("GCNA/GIMV") are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote "interviews," and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain "" or ", to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender's email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Smart website ) to learn how to report it.


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