Job Title:Associate I

Role Type:Full-time

Salary:$70,000

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate I, Evidence for Outcomes (E4O) plays a critical role in supporting the execution of projects, internal program operations (such as data entry, scheduling, etc.), and client engagements to leverage data, technology, and evidence-based strategies to drive social impact. This role requires a highly organized, analytical, and adaptable professional with strong communication skills and a commitment to advancing community outcomes. The Associate I will coordinate and support client engagements, internal operations, and knowledge management, ensuring high-quality execution that meets practice, client, and organizational objectives.

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 teams 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 PEs 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors 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, and 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.

What Were 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, the person in 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. The pe…