Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning

Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning
About Ceres
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our website (www.ceres.org).

About the Position
The Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning will be responsible for leading our internal Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) efforts, helping Ceres deepen its impact by strengthening the organization’s ability to assess, communicate and learn from its work. This is a full-time role and will report to the VP, Innovation and Evaluation.

This role's primary responsibilities include: 1) managing and strengthening MEL infrastructure and data systems for monitoring and assessing programmatic progress and impact; 2) producing regular analyses, case studies and reports of programmatic progress and impact; and 3) fostering an internal culture of learning and innovation through building the capacity of program leads and organizing educational opportunities for staff. The ideal candidate will be an astute leader with both technical and relational skills, able to foster collaboration and communicate effectively to achieve project goals.
The Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning will oversee one staff member and partner closely with the Manager of Analytics and the Senior Associate on the Innovation & Evaluation team. The position will also coordinate closely with the Director of Planning on the Innovation & Evaluation team, Ceres’ Information Systems & Development team, and well as have significant engagement with all of Ceres’ program teams.
This full-time role is based in the Boston office, and will report to the Vice President, Innovation & Evaluation within the Innovation and Evaluation Department.
Specific duties include:

Compensation and Benefits
The hiring salary is $113,250 to $120,000 paired with competitive benefits. Ceres offers fantastic benefits including opportunities for hybrid and remote work; 85% employer paid health insurance and 100% employer paid dental insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match that starts on day one; generous allowances for professional development, commuter, and work from home expenses; flexible spending accounts to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses; 10 holidays, generous vacation, and additional paid time off including a week-long winter break, summer Fridays, and sick, personal, and parental leave.
Ceres Culture
Everyone has a role to play in the movement towards a more just and sustainable world.
At Ceres, we are committed to intentionally and carefully curating, engaging, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We endeavor to create a supportive environment that sparks innovation, fosters respect, and allows Ceres employees, in all roles at all levels, to come together equally to be fulfilled, successful, and to thrive.
Ceres is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
If you have questions related to the above statement or need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact our ADA Coordinator at [email protected]. Please note, this email address is for ADA inquiries only.
To Apply
We encourage all applicants to check out our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references through our online application.