National Data Specialist

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. 

America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election. 

America Votes and its partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement’s effort to create change. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort to reach millions of voters in states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.

COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:

• Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
• Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
• Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.

America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The data specialist supports America Votes partners by administering the VAN, its 50-state voter database. In this role, you will make sure organizations across the progressive space have the tools they need to contact millions of voters in 2021, 2022, and beyond. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for helping others do their best work, and who wants to begin or develop a career in political/progressive movement data. This is an entry-level position, and training will be provided. 

LOCATION

Washington, DC, with remote work during the pandemic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to partner support requests and make sure all requests receive a timely response.
• Create and curate documentation and training materials for a variety of audiences, including America Votes staff and state and national partners. 
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in VAN administration processes and propose solutions.
• Build relationships with state data managers and national data staff to craft workflows to ensure that partner programs are using the best available time-sensitive data, including early/absentee vote information and polling locations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Sense of curiosity and interest in voter data.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach to communicating with partners, team members, and vendors.
• A creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving and commitment to progressive values.
• Ability to thrive on change as tools, products, and programs evolve.

PREFERRED

• Customer service experience.
• Previous experience in training others is helpful but not required.
• Previous experience working on a campaign is helpful but not required.
• Previous experience working with or administering a database, especially VAN, is helpful but not required.
• There is no education requirement for this position. Candidates from a range of educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position will be between $41,000-$46,000 and depend upon the applicant’s experience. Benefits for this position include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(K) and paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave.

America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.

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