Associate I

Job Title: Associate I

Role Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000

Location: Boston: hybrid, weekly in-office attendance is required

Project Evident seeks an Associate I to support the Evidence for Outcomes (E4O) team in advancing data-driven, high-impact projects. This role involves coordinating client engagements, managing logistics, and contributing to research that drives community outcomes. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and collaborative and will help strengthen internal operations and learning aligned with Project Evident’s mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Associate, Evidence for Outcomes (E4O), supports project execution, operations, and client engagements to advance social impact through data and evidence-based strategies. This role requires strong organization, adaptability, and communication to ensure high-quality, aligned delivery across teams and objectives.

As a member of the Evidence for Outcomes team, this position will provide organization-wide measurement, evaluation, and learning support to teams, ensuring that Project Evident continues to test and learn from its Theory of Change and Learning Agenda.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Engagement & Project Delivery (70%)

• Provide project management, including coordinating client engagements and communities of practice, tracking deliverables to meet timelines, and ensuring alignment with client and organizational goals.
• Support and coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person meetings and events. Virtual event management includes coordinating breakout rooms and utilizing meeting engagement tools. Event management responsibilities include vendor coordination, catering, travel arrangements, and other event-related details to ensure seamless execution.
• Support the delivery of consulting, technical assistance services, project scoping, and technical assistance or coach matching by ensuring high-quality service delivery that drives program impact.
• Assist in client and partner communications including building and maintaining microsites, monitoring microsite activity, and deploying engagement tools. Ensure timely client follow-ups to enhance stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Assist in developing, refining, and updating program materials, reports, and communications to support program goals and stakeholder engagement.
• Support program implementation by assisting with the facilitation of training, communities or practice, and other group events.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on secondary and primary resources and client-provided data and information. Synthesize key findings, identify implications and opportunities for action, and create reports, presentations, case studies, and other knowledge products to support program objectives and provide high-quality support to engagement leads.
• Establish and maintain successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program initiatives and objectives.
• Stay informed on developments in data, evidence-based policy, artificial intelligence, education, and the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors to ensure alignment with emerging trends and best practices.
• Maintain effective knowledge management by tracking, organizing, and synthesizing project documents, research, and stakeholder interviews to support informed decision-making and program success.
• Represent the organization in relevant meetings, capturing key insights and effectively communicating them to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Department Operations (30%)

• Support business development by conducting research, drafting proposals, and engaging with funders as relevant to the team’s scope of work.
• Maintain project management tools, Salesforce, and other knowledge management systems to ensure accurate data tracking, reporting, and accessibility to inform decision-making.
• Partner with PE’s communications team to support disseminating and promoting reports, blogs, events and other activities.
• Support advisory group meetings, internal team gatherings, and special projects by coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Work cross-functionally to develop tools and resources that can be utilized across multiple engagements and PE.
• Learn and apply the PE Way while actively participating in team meetings, retreats, PE Citizenship activities, and required trainings.

What We’re Looking For

The Associate I must be able to support project leads by conducting research, synthesizing information, generating high-quality presentations, and maintaining project timelines. Throughout engagements, this position will develop a deep understanding of our partners’ contexts to ensure meaningful and impactful contributions. A commitment to delivering work that drives real impact is essential, along with a willingness to roll up the sleeves and provide support wherever needed. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced client services and consulting environment, demonstrating adaptability, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams on joint projects, ensuring alignment, effective communication, and successful outcomes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of full-time, continuous experience in research, consulting, client services, or project management.

Preferred Qualifications

We are also looking for candidates who have:

• Background or experience in education, workforce development, nonprofit evaluation, or the social impact sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including clients, partners, and external collaborators, in a consultative capacity.
• Experience providing technical assistance to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, policy analysis, and data visualization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality content.
• Ability to effectively visualize data to support program evaluation, reporting, and decision-making.
• Ability to read, interpret, and derive insights from data visualizations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High proficiency in Google and Microsoft software, including Docs/Word, Slides/PowerPoint, Sheets/Excel, Asana, and Salesforce.
• Familiarity with group collaboration tools such as Slack, Google Team Drive, and Zoom, or a willingness to learn.
• Proficient in using technology with a strong curiosity and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to navigate evolving priorities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Virtual Team Collaboration – Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with team members across multiple time zones. Regular availability is expected between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM (ET).
• Workload Flexibility – Expected to work 40-50 hours per week, with fluctuations based on client and organizational demands.
• Travel Requirements—Travel is required to meet the organization's needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, talk, and listen for extended periods, up to 8 hours daily.
• Requires fine motor skills, including continuous typing for up to 4 hours.

WHY JOIN PROJECT EVIDENT?

We hope you're excited about the possibilities of working at Project Evident! To support you in bringing your best self to work, we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Time Off – Unlimited vacation days, Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and organizational-wide closure from December 25 to January 1.
• Support for Your Growth & Well-Being – Remote work stipends, reimbursement, and time off for professional development, and coverage for relevant membership fees.

ABOUT PROJECT EVIDENT (www.projectevident.org)

Project Evident exists to help organizations harness the power of evidence to achieve greater impact. We do this through a blend of direct technical assistance and field building. We offer a comprehensive platform of tools, resources, and services to help state education agencies, local education agencies, nonprofits and funders improve how they measure, evaluate, and report results, while strengthening their ability to build and use evidence.

Project Evident is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce committed to a culture of belonging and accountability.