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[Remote] Data Associate / Data Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Civic TN and Action TN are nonprofit civic engagement and political alignment organizations that support grassroots organizing, voter engagement, and progressive advocacy. The Data Associate / Data Manager will administer coalition data systems, support partners using voter engagement tools, maintain reporting infrastructure, and provide technical assistance, with more advanced strategy and project management responsibilities depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and security settings across coalition data systems
- Maintain data quality and ensure compliance with state and national data policies
- Create and manage universes, scripts, survey questions, activist codes, phone banks, turf cuts, and bulk data uploads
- Support election setup, voter file maintenance, and quality assurance for statewide voter engagement programs
- Assist with implementation of new tools, integrations, and technology improvements
- Maintain coalition dashboards and reporting systems
- Produce reports on voter engagement programs, partner activity, electoral programs, and organizational metrics
- Assist with data analysis and visualization to support organizing and strategic decision-making
- Present information in clear, accessible ways for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Support program planning and implementation by ensuring organizers and partners have the data they need to be successful
- Work alongside partners to strengthen their use of data and organizing technology
- Recommend best practices for data collection, quality assurance, and voter engagement workflows
- Collaborate with organizing staff to support coordinated voter engagement efforts across the coalition
- Identify opportunities to improve statewide data infrastructure and partner coordination through better systems and processes
- Participate in State Voices and America Votes data networks
- Attend national trainings, peer learning communities, and working groups
- Help implement national standards and best practices across Tennessee’s shared data infrastructure
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of Civic TN and Action TN’s mission
Skills
- At least one previous cycle volunteering or working in a political, nonprofit, labor, or community organization
- Base knowledge of how to read and understand voter, demographic, and other data sets
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical audiences
- Experience working in coalition with partners, coalitions, or experience working in diverse communities, particularly in communities of color
- Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills that will further the mission of the table and assist in presenting data to partners in an accessible manner
- Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity and record of success working with communities of color, women, low-income people, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically marginalized communities
- At least one cycle of experience working or volunteering in political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy, labor, community organizing, or civic engagement
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to users with varying levels of technical experience
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse organizations and stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, social justice, and building power alongside historically marginalized communities
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to continuously learn new technologies and organizing tools
- Some travel is required
- Candidates living in Tennessee or willing to relocate to Tennessee are preferred
- Experience administering VAN/VoteBuilder, EveryAction, or comparable voter engagement platforms
- Experience supporting organizing or electoral programs
- Experience creating reports using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
- Experience providing technical support, training, or user onboarding
- Experience working in coalition environments
- Familiarity with 501(c)(3) and/or 501(c)(4) organizations
Benefits
- This is a remote, work-from-home position.
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates who choose to move to Tennessee.
- The company offers benefit plans that cover 100% of health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and 0% for dependents.
- We also offer a 401k plan with up to a 3% company match.
- All employees receive a $30/mo technology stipend and a $30/mo internet stipend.
- Paid vacation accrues at the rate of 13.34 hours per month (20 days/4 weeks per year), with up to 8 unused days available to roll over each year.
- Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one day per month (12 days per year) and does not roll over.
- Competitive paid holiday policy, including closing the office from Christmas to New Year's Day.
- Two floating holidays and two personal days that do not roll over.
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