Program Evaluation Specialist

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Researcher conducting program evaluations supporting the Church’s key programs. Combining academic knowledge and experience in a faith-driven organization.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program evaluation, research design, and data analysis, with a strong ability to communicate findings effectively. Proven leadership in managing multiple research projects and collaborating within a team in a faith-driven context.

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Program EvaluationResearch DesignData AnalysisPresentation DesignFluent Language Abilities

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Hard Skills

Causal InferenceExperimental DesignQuasi-Experimental DesignNon-Experimental Causal DesignSurvey DevelopmentInterview TechniquesFocus Group FacilitationObservation MethodsData CollectionReport Authoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Social ScienceEvaluation TheoryProgram ObjectivesFast-Paced EnvironmentCultural Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct effectiveness evaluations for the Church’s key programs and products.
Research design, instrument development, primary data collection, data analysis, and authoring reports and presentations.
Lead multiple projects that often have competing deadlines.
Collaborate with a team of researchers housed within the Church’s evaluation research team.
Work with data within a faith-driven organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's or PhD degree in education, instructional design, psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, or other social science field.
A degree with an emphasis in program evaluation is preferred.
Five to seven years professional experience in program evaluation.
Experience conducting research with populations outside the United States and Canada.
An understanding of evaluation theory and guiding principles.
The ability to clearly define and translate program objectives into an evaluation.
Research design (particularly causal inference, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, non-experimental causal designs, and sampling methods)
Developing, conducting, and analyzing surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
Strong presentation design skills with the ability to concisely communicate findings.
Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate in lead and support roles, and the ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to manage competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions.
Ability to think critically, problem solve, modify approaches in consideration of practical concerns, and accept and adapt to sudden changes in client priorities.
Proven ability to lead research projects through all research phases.
Deep understanding of a culture outside of the United States (e.g., more than serving a mission outside of the United States).
Fluent language abilities in English and another language spoken by Church members.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangement that allows up to 4 of 5 days remote work each week.