Manager of Data & Evaluation

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