AmeriCorps VISTA Data and Analytics Specialist

About Martha O’Bryan Center 

Martha O’Bryan Center is an anti-poverty non-profit organization located in East Nashville. With longstanding history and deep community roots, Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) operates programs supporting education goals for learners of all ages, empowers youth and adults in their careers, and provides stability and support services for individual families. You can learn more about MOBC here.  

AmeriCorps 

AmeriCorps is a federal year of service program. AmeriCorps VISTA build capacity in the organizations they serve by researching, implementing, and overseeing sustainable projects. Members will serve at MOBC’s main site. Members receive a living allowance and, upon successful completion of hours, an education award of $7,395. Martha O’Bryan Center has had a cohort of AmeriCorps members since 2011. Check out Martha O’Bryan Center’s AmeriCorps website here!  

Job Description 

The primary role of the Data & Analytics Specialist is to develop a strategy that enables MOBC programs and partners to efficiently and effectively use data to (1) analyze community and organization need, (2) make informed decisions to improve programming and community supports, and (3) use data analytics & visualization to effectively demonstrate impact and success.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Analyze MOBC’s data processes and programs and city-wide data trends 

Conduct a formal evaluation of at least one Martha O’Bryan Center program 

Partner with program managers to develop data-driven continuous improvement models 

Assess citywide data pools and integrate findings to strengthen Martha O’Bryan Center’s collaborative impact efforts 

Participate in AmeriCorps professional development and community-building workshops 

Benefits 

AmeriCorps VISTA members receive… 

$22,880 living allowance (paid out in increments twice monthly over the course of 12 months) 

$7,395 in education award upon successful completion of service 

$500/month in housing allowance (paid directly to utility companies, landlords, or mortgage lenders) 

Unlimited access to MOBC’s food pantry 

Monthly professional development and/or networking opportunities 

Qualifications 

Required 

Over 18 years of age 

High School diploma or GED 

Legally eligible to work in U.S. (you can see the requirements here) 

Pass a background check to work with vulnerable populations  

Preferred 

Experience in coding, relational databases, data analysis, or data engineering 

Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a program; or relevant post-secondary certification 

Self-motivated 

Physical Demands & Accessibility 

N/A