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INTERNSHIP - Outcome Measurement

Outcome Measurement Intern
Internship Announcement

Reporting Relationship: Director of Partnership Development

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSMC) helps children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with caring adult volunteers. The Outcome Measurement Intern will work in collaboration with the Director of Partnership Development and the Director of Community Based Programs to develop a pilot program to collect and evaluate academic data of youth enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters programming. Students currently working towards their Masters or Doctorate in Education, Social Work or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the design and execution of academic outcome metrics and assessments.
• Develop and monitors systems for collection of grades, attendance, truancy reports and graduation results from school partners, youth and families.
• Identify and research best practices regarding academic data collection and provide informed report on evaluation design.
• Present findings and analysis to agency CEO, Board of Directors, staff, donors and other stakeholders.
• Create implementation plan for agency program staff.
• Adhere to Agency beliefs, values, and standards of practice in all job-related activities.

Skills and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or related field required, with coursework in statistics and research methodologies preferred.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience with the public school setting, program management, and program evaluation or research required.
• Outstanding organizational skills, consistent and reliable follow-through
• Ability to think strategically, work collaboratively and take initiative.
• Strong result orientation - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Good computer skills with experience with Microsoft applications, internet research and database management.


If interested in applying, please forward your resume,
Cover letter and salary requirements to:
BBBSMC, Attn: Human Resources
560 W. Lake St. 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
or fax to: (312) 427-0760
or email to: humanresources@bbbschgo.org