As a member of Friends of the High Line's Special Projects team, the Manager of Data & Evaluation develops and implements comprehensive evaluation frameworks that measure program impact, inform strategic decision-making, and strengthen the effectiveness of programs and park operations.
Requirements
- Design, implement, and review evaluation frameworks and metrics that capture the impact of High Line programs
- Conduct regular assessments of program effectiveness and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
- Develop data collection methodologies and administer tools that support both formative and summative program evaluations
- Create compelling data-driven narratives and visualizations that communicate program impact to diverse audiences
- Establish benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational goals and contemporary urban park management standards
- Work from within the Administration Division to identify and develop solutions for organization-wide data and evaluation needs
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design data collection and analysis frameworks that reflect contemporary program evaluation and public space research
- Lead efforts to standardize data reporting methods and establish sound principles of data governance
- Support the implementation and management of FHL's databases, including enterprise-grade geospatial information systems (GIS)
- Participate in cross-departmental collaboration and leadership, including leading the Data Working Group
Benefits
- Discounted Citi Bike Membership
- Discounts with vendors on the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
- Free entrance to Whitney Museum
- 20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with 2 floating holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
- Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
- Winter Fridays
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growth & Development career opportunities