Data Analyst

Who We Are:

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), founded in 1991, is a climate organization with a mission to create equitable, climate change solutions around the world. We do this by forming collaborative, people-focused partnerships that support communities disproportionately impacted by the global climate crisis. For more than 30 years, ISC has utilized a unique, bottom-up approach to ensure solutions emerge from within communities, rather than being imposed from the outside.

Through a deep understanding of and commitment to communities that are the least likely to cause global climate change yet face the highest impacts, ISC develops creative and inclusive solutions, demonstrated in our work in the US and Asia. We actively partner with frontline organizations, subnational governments, and the private sector to co-create programs that support underinvested communities, women, and people experiencing poverty who comprise the global majority. ISC remains cognizant of communities' varying needs, and we tailor our approach to support those needs. We believe equity and inclusion are fundamental to building healthy, prosperous, and peaceful communities and are committed to furthering equitable climate action. ISC is implementing programs in the U.S. and Asia. Learn more at sustain.org.

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst serves as part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team, supporting ISC’s program monitoring and evaluation approach by providing high quality analytical support. This role involves data collection, managing and analyzing large datasets, developing and implementing data protocols, and providing actionable insights to support program evaluation. The data analyst will play an integral role in evaluating the effectiveness and impact of program activities and work with internal stakeholders to create data driven reporting.

What You’ll Do:

• Develops equitable data analysis protocol to provide information and insights to stakeholders for decision-making or solution development.
• Propose recommendations and conclusions based on the processing, cleaning, validating data for analysis; analyzation of large environmental data sets for trends and insights
• Prepare and present environmental data reports for government agencies, local communities, and non-governmental organizations
• Measures impact of program activities using quantitative methods.
• Implements data standards and deploys automation tools to extract, clean, synthesize, and validate data from different sources and transform data into usable metrics.
• Constructs data sets, monitors data quality, troubleshoots and resolves database issues to ensure data integrity.
• Utilizes scripting and querying tools using data analysis and statistical programs to produce reports, data files, and dashboards.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand their needs, objectives, and requirements.
• Assist with GIS analysis of specific community areas related to climate and resilience
• Use and/or develop computer tools to facilitate research and analysis tasks
• Review technical reports, compile technical information, and develop other written materials as requested
• Create data visualizations using a range of programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis within the nonprofit sector
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in data science, statistics, computer science, or other relevant fields.
• Experience with GIS/Data visualization
• Ability to analyze large environmental data sets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on ensuring high data quality and integrity
• Demonstrated experience using relevant statistical software and data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, or Python
• Ability to understand data management using excellent computer skills to create spreadsheets and databases
• Experience building pipelines for automated analysis using as Apex or Javascript
• Knowledge of equity centered data frameworks and analysis
• Experience with program evaluation and project monitoring, measuring impacts using qualitative and/or quantitative methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data and findings to diverse audiences clearly and compellingly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Passion for ISC’s mission and values

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is $61,681 - $72,475. We identify where the candidate falls within this range, based on many factors including experience and qualifications.
• A friendly, open work environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a difference in communities around the world.
• Benefits for eligible US-based staff include:
• Medical Plan with HRA
• Dental & Vision plan, 100% paid for employee and family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan, with an automatic 2% ISC contribution and up to 4% matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Casual and Flexible Work Environment
• Appreciation of Work-Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program

ISC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. We encourage all applicants, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and ability, to apply.