Communities That Care (CTC) Evaluation Coordinator (Craig)
The Communities That Care (CTC) Evaluation Coordinator is a 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) position responsible for managing and coordinating the overall evaluation of the CTC project, including CTC coalition goals and Youth Resilience (YR) implementation. The position works closely with the CTC Mobilizer and YR Supervisor to develop and implement an evaluation plan, monitor contracted programming, analyze coalition and program data, support grant and community partners in using evaluation findings, and communicate results through clear, accessible reports and presentations.
Supervision Received:
Reports to the Director of Prevention Services.
Supervision Exercised:
No direct supervision is exercised. May provide coaching, technical assistance, and guidance to coalition members and community partners regarding evaluation and data activities. May serve as a subject matter expert on local data.
Job Description:
This position serves as the primary evaluation support and coordination role for the CTC grant cycle, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. The Evaluation Coordinator helps ensure that evaluation activities, data collection, reporting, and learning align with grant requirements, CTC coalition goals, YR implementation, subcontracted programming, and community priorities.
• Develop and oversee the project evaluation plan in collaboration with the CTC Mobilizer and project partners, ensuring that evaluation activities, timelines, measures, and grant deliverables align with CTC coalition goals and YR implementation.
• Coordinate and monitor evaluation activities throughout the grant cycle, including contracted programming, coalition activities, data collection, and required reporting and documentation.
• Collect, organize, and analyze evaluation data from the CTC coalition, YR implementation, contracted programs, and other approved sources to identify progress, outcomes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide evaluation support, coaching, and technical assistance to the CTC Mobilizer, coalition, grantees, and community partners to strengthen their understanding and use of evaluation and data.
• Develop clear evaluation reports, summaries, and presentations that communicate findings to community members, coalition members, funders, and partner organizations.
• Support the coalition and communities in using evaluation findings to inform program planning, implementation, continuous quality improvement, and future decision-making.
Grant Cycle Expectations:
Grant Cycle: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
• At the beginning of the grant cycle, establish or update the evaluation plan, roles, measures, data sources, timelines, and reporting schedule.
• Throughout the grant cycle, monitor implementation and evaluation deliverables, provide coaching and technical assistance, and identify issues requiring follow-up or alignment.
• At regular intervals, analyze available data and share findings with the CTC Mobilizer, coalition, subcontracted grantees, and community partners to support continuous learning and improvement.
• At the end of the grant cycle, complete required evaluation summaries and reports, document lessons learned and outcomes, and support partners in using findings to inform the next planning cycle.
Essential Job Functions:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Evaluation Connector at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
• Serve as the agency’s primary evaluation coordinator for the CTC and YR programs and maintain an evaluation process responsive to grant requirements and community needs.
• Lead the creation and implementation of the evaluation plan in partnership with the CTC Mobilizer and support other program deliverables.
• Oversee required data collection and submission.
• Translate evaluation findings and data into practical information that community members and partner organizations can understand and use.
• Demonstrate a continuous-learning approach by helping partners use data to identify what is working, understand challenges, and make informed adjustments.
This description of essential functions is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting each responsibility. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, as appropriate.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, evaluation, data analytics, community development, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience:
Experience with program evaluation, community-based initiatives, data collection and analysis, grant-funded programming, or continuous quality improvement preferred. Experience working collaboratively with community coalitions, nonprofit organizations, or youth- and family-serving programs is desirable.
Requirements:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle project and participant data.
• Ability to meet grant and agency deadlines and maintain accurate documentation.
• If a personal vehicle is used for work-related travel, proof of adequate insurance coverage totaling at least $300,000 and a valid Colorado driver’s license are required.
• Willingness and ability to participate in CTC coalition meetings, wraparound check-in calls, partner meetings, and other project activities, as needed.
Skills:
• Strong data organization, analysis, and interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate evaluation findings to nontechnical audiences.
• Strong project coordination, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to facilitate collaborative conversations and build trust with community and program partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and common data collection, spreadsheet, and reporting tools.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of program evaluation principles, data collection and analysis, community-based evaluation, grant reporting, continuous quality improvement, and culturally responsive and community-engaged approaches to evaluation.
Abilities:
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication and coordination with the CTC Mobilizer, YR Supervisor, and coalition.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines, deliverables, and data sources.
• Ability to identify trends, summarize findings, and translate data into practical recommendations.
• Ability to coach and support partners with varying levels of evaluation and data experience.
• Ability to approach evaluation as a tool for learning, improvement, accountability, and community decision-making.
Equipment:
Daily use of a telephone, computer, copier, and other standard office equipment. Use of data management, spreadsheets, presentation, and virtual meeting software, as required.
Working Conditions:
• Work may be performed in office, remote, and community-based settings, based on agency and program needs. The position includes regular virtual meetings and occasional in-person meetings or community events.
• Local travel may be required for coalition meetings, community events, partner meetings, and other project-related activities.
• Occasional evening or weekend participation in CTC or community activities may be required based on project needs.
• This position may be classified as Patient-Facing or Community-Facing depending on the agency’s established classification and the employee’s assigned responsibilities. Applicable training, immunization, and personal protective equipment requirements will be determined in accordance with agency policy.
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
