Director, Impact Planning & Analysis
Company: ArtsWave
Job Title: Director, Impact Planning & Analysis
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45202
Position: Full-time, permanent
Website: www.theartswave.org
Job Summary
The Director of Impact Planning & Analysis will provide daily oversight of projects assigned by Senior Management. In addition to project management oversight, this position requires progress monitoring and active engagement with ArtsWave staff and arts clients. The individual will work extensively on ArtsWave’s Measuring the Impact endeavor; compiling, analyzing and demonstrating both quantitatively and qualitatively how the arts sector directly influences the economic vibrancy of our community’s various neighborhoods and the connectedness of our community. This person will coordinate and distill field data and report findings to internal and external partners. In addition, this position will help frame the organization’s grantmaking direction and focus attention on the arts sector’s potential to create impact. This individual must be comfortable and effective working in a team environment. At the same time the Director, Impact Planning & Analysis should be able to work independently with limited supervision while continuing to produce high-quality results in a timely manner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Impact Management
- · Design processes and procedures for data metrics management using currently available tools.
- · Research and monitor the wide variety of community data sources that can be utilized to demonstrate the art sector’s impact on our region.
- · Help to conceptualize, design and implement research and analysis to inform ArtsWave staff and partners of important findings that leverage the use and power of the comprehensive arts and culture sector data.
- · Develop and implement processes that ensure all of ArtsWave’s internal research products meet the highest standards for rigor and accuracy.
- · Maintain a broad knowledge of evolving research methodologies and practices in the sector; participate in conferences, seminars and other professional development activities to keep current in the areas of focus.
- · Develop and adhere to a detailed work plan that outlines project strategies, tasks, responsibilities and deadlines; managing project timelines and deliverables; and establishing a system to measure the impact of the program and publicly report on the initiative’s effectiveness.
Grant Support
- · Provide technical assistance to arts organizations to help them determine the most appropriate methodologies for gathering and disseminating their findings.
- · Teach the arts organizations how to develop a framework for evaluation including defining outputs and outcomes, identifying key measures of success, and gathering effective stories.
- · Recommend and lead recognized opportunities where technical and/or workshop assistance is needed to achieve success and enlist the resources of ArtsWave, the arts organizations, and other sources to address these needs.
External Contact/Communications
- · Develop high quality relationships and partnerships with the larger arts and culture organizations of our region through one-on-one and group sessions with arts clients. Be a conscientious listener.
- · Work directly with Senior Management to determine how best to effectively communicate to the broad community the impact the arts have collectively.
- · Provide feedback to supervisor, funders and other constituencies through reports, presentations and other communications.
Position Requirements
- · Master’s Degree in social research, geography, public administration, social work, information systems, planning, psychology, market research or related field
- · Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in applied social science research or spatial and statistical analysis
- · Knowledge of the arts or interest in learning about the arts
- · Proven ability to think critically, frame problems and deliver practical solutions
- · Demonstrated experience in applied measurement and evaluation as well as statistical analysis and an understanding of supporting software applications
- · Strong oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) data and technical issues to people with a wide range of data expertise
- · Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently and stay calm in a fast paced environment
- · Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- · Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
About ArtsWave
ArtsWave began as the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts, founded in 1927 by Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. and Anna Sinton Taft. The Tafts believed that Cincinnati could truly distinguish itself through a deep investment in its cultural assets. In 1949, in response to the financial difficulties of some local arts organizations, and the continued erosion of endowment funds, the Fine Arts Fund was established as an annual, community-wide campaign. Since its inception, ArtsWave has raised more than $230 million in support of the arts across the region.
ArtsWave helps create the kind of thriving arts environment that makes the Cincinnati region a better place to live, work, play and stay. We support and collaborate with arts organizations large and small throughout the area. Music, dance, theatre, galleries, museums, art centers, festivals, and more create communitywide benefits for everyone here. The arts create benefits like attractive, lively neighborhoods and a population that comes together to share ideas and experiences.
ArtsWave is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to executiveoffice@TheArtsWave.org. No calls please.
Begin postion: 3/1/2012
Posting end date: 3/23/2012
