Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?

YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120 year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30 hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!

What You'll Do

As the Outcome and Evaluation Specialist, you'll work on a wide variety of strategic data projects in order to help us understand the experiences and outcomes of our program participants and identify successes, areas for improvement, and gaps/inequities in services.

This position has a strong social justice component that will require critical thinking around how external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism work and grounding those principles in everyday work, as well as working well in non-white environments and championing anti-racism policy, are required job skills and core values.

As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.

ABOUT OUR TEAM:

We are a small team of data specialists who maintain and support YWCA client data systems and infrastructure, ensure data quality, and work to make client data collection and analysis open and accessible to all, in order to advance YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We value transparency, accountability, collaboration and self-directed learning, in a supportive but fast-paced environment. 

Expectations of your role:

• Data Outcomes and Impact
• Compile outcome data reports for agency-wide and programmatic purposes
• Document, maintain, and make improvements to outcome data currently being collected in YWCA client databases
• Collaborate with CDIS Director and other staff to re-envision YWCA’s outcome data collection practices and procedures
• Responsible for gathering and reporting on data collected outside of YWCA data systems
• Identify ways to better show YWCA’s impact using existing data sources
• Collaborate with Data Analyst to identify and report on potential disparities and inequities within YWCA service areas and programs
• Data Collection and Evaluation
• Identify data collection similarities across programs, teams, and service areas
• Work with leadership to identify key areas of improvement and initial priorities
• Work with Client Data team and program leadership to develop implementation plans
• Lead the development and implementation of new agency-wide strategic/RSJ indicators
• Help lead discovery process, selection, and implementation of new enterprise client data system, with a focus on agency-wide evaluation, impact, and outcome needs 

• (5) years of relevant professional experience, data systems, data evaluation experience, and/or
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in social work administration, public administration, sociology, interdisciplinary studies or other related field
• Very strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to discern data needs and convey technical information to non-technical audiences
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and navigate project risks and make sound judgments with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to interface and work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization: front line staff, program managers and staff, administrative and financial staff, and C-suite leadership
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines while managing multiple projects; skilled in identifying project goals, prioritizing work, and managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams) and comfort with other relevant software and tools (Sharepoint, Zoom, Adobe, etc.)

• Hourly Rate: $32.00 - $38.00
• Hours: 40 hrs. per week.
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
• At the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
• After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund

• Continuously performs indoor work including sitting while operating a computer
• Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, employers, representatives of community organizations, and other individuals in the community
• Occasionally stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community
• Frequently reaches and grasps in using computers, headsets, and personal office supplies/equipment.”
• Occasionally lifts/carries 10 pounds or less

• *Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%

#LI-Hybrid

YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!

At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

Vaccination Requirement

All new hires must be vaccinated in accordance with CDC guidelines before their first day of employment.

Mental Health Considerations

All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

Equal Opportunity Employment

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

For more information

Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.