Children's Aid Data Quality & Continuous Improvement VISTA

About Children’s Aid

Children’s Aid is a New York City nonprofit dedicated to helping children, youth, and families thrive through education, health, workforce development, and community‑based services.

About the Project

The Data Quality & Continuous Improvement VISTA will support the Youth Division by strengthening the systems, tools, and processes that help staff use data to improve programs and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess and organize existing data practices.
• Develop data readiness trackers, system maps, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Create templates and tools to strengthen continuous improvement and Data Rhythm meetings.
• Document workflows, clarify data ownership and sources of truth, and reduce duplicate tracking.
• Research emerging technologies, including AI‑assisted productivity tools, and develop recommendations to improve organizational efficiency.
• Build meeting tools, action trackers, and shared resources to boost data quality.

Qualifications

• Organized, analytical, curious, and detail‑oriented.
• Interest in data, technology, process improvement, or program operations.
• Experience with Excel, data management, documentation, or Microsoft tools is helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health coverage*
• Living allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Training

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Schedule

Full‑time position.

Eligibility

• Education level: High school diploma/GED
• Age requirement: Minimum 18
• Permits working at another job during off‑hours.

Location

New York City (including Long Island, CT, NJ, NY).

Service Areas

• Children/Youth
• Education
• Technology

Skills

• Community organization
• Computers/technology
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership
• Youth development
• General skills
• Social services
• Team work

Application Period

Accepting applications from 09/21/2026 to 11/30/2026.

Contact

Yalenis Cruz
117 W 124th St, New York, NY 10027
Phone: 929‑632‑3588
Email: ycruz3@childrensaidnyc.org