Part-Time Site Visitor

Independent evaluation consulting firm seeks a part-time, contract-based site visitor to conduct site visits and lead quarterly client meetings from September 2011 – June 2012.
Our clients include a variety of public service organizations that serve children and youth, including schools, family resource centers, and children’s policy advocates.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Familiarity with youth development and after-school programs.
• Training or work experience in program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to complete work on time.
• An interest in working in a consulting firm that serves educational, nonprofit, andgovernmental clients.

What the Site Visitor will gain from this position:
• Opportunity to build skills in evaluation design and implementation.
• Increasing responsibility with a demonstrated track record in the position.
• Opportunity to be part of an evaluation practice that is growing every day.

About the position:
• Part-time: Assistant will conduct two to three site visits per week in San Francisco and Oakland. Visits generally take place between 2:30-6:30pm and include approximately one hour of round-trip travel, three hours on site, and one hour to enter findings into a database. Visitor will also participate in bi-monthly team meetings and quarterly meetings with clients.
• Site visitor training will take place August 8-9 in Oakland.
• Contract based: Assistant will be considered an independent contractor and responsible for her/his own insurance and taxes.
• Payment: $150 per completed visit, $30/hour for other tasks.
• Location: As an independent contractor, assistant will work at her/his home or office. Assistant is responsible for her/his own transit to program sites, most of which are not easily accessible by public transportation.

To apply:
• Prepare a cover letter specific to this position. State clearly that you are available for site visits in the afternoon hours throughout the entire contract period.
• Email a cover letter and resume, with candidate’s name in the document title to jobs@publicprofit.net.
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.