ABOUT US
The races that make majorities are won or lost by increasingly small margins, and tech can make the difference. DigiDems provides funding, expertise, and essential tech resources to keep Democrats competitive in the nation’s toughest races.
Since our founding in 2018, DigiDems has recruited, trained, and placed over 200 full-time technologists (Campaign DigiDems) on critical races across the country. Beyond bringing new tech skills into the Democratic ecosystem, the DigiDems program also focuses on diversifying the Democratic labor pool by placing an emphasis on recruiting and developing high-potential talent from marginalized groups.
We are currently seeking to hire our 2024 Campaign DigiDem Cohort to support must-win Congressional and State Party Coordinated campaigns across the country. We’re looking for a talented and passionate group of 51 individuals that are mission-driven, excel at creative problem-solving, and translating information into action. This year's cohort consists of three types of specialty technologists focused on data, digital communications, and digital mobilization on the races that will determine control of the White House, Senate, and House.
For more information on the Data specialty track, please see below (professional campaign experience not required).
Position: Campaign DigiDem - Data Technologist
Program: DigiDems
Reports to: DigiDems Pod Director - Data
Location: Various
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Contract Type: Fixed Term, W2
Contract Term: July 29, 2024 - November 15, 2024
Salary: $7,250 Monthly ($87,000 Annual Equivalent)
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, FSA, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, Life Insurance
Application Deadline: May 17, 2024 at 5:00pm ET
POSITION SUMMARY
Campaign DigiDems - Data Technologists are assigned to individual Congressional or State Party Coordinated campaigns for the duration of the 2024 election cycle, where you will serve as a fully embedded and integrated member of their campaign team. You will be prepared to assist in all aspects of the campaign as needed, but your primary focus will be to provide support on tasks related to the management and execution of the campaign’s data programming.
As a DigiDem you must be passionate about Democratic politics and willing to roll up your sleeves, embrace adventure, work extended hours, and temporarily relocate to support your campaign or state party. You will learn and contribute to fundamental aspects of the campaign on a daily basis. This is an opportunity to develop career-making skills, gain contacts in politics and technology, and have a positive impact on the world.
Professional campaign experience is not required; we provide on-the-job training on industry-specific tools. What’s most important is you’re committed to the mission, a fast learner, and adept at connecting with people. Our culture celebrates diversity of thought and background. If you’re eager to apply your talents in a high-impact political environment, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will primarily work to support your campaign in implementing their systems around voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and donor engagement data. Depending on the individual campaign’s needs, this could include both technical and non-technical tasks like those found in the list of essential responsibilities below.
Developing or maintaining automated or manual reports and dashboards that help the campaign track program performance
Supporting campaign staff in the pulling and application of universes for voter outreach or volunteer recruitment across different tools and platforms
Work to maintain and improve the campaign’s data standards and infrastructure
Other non-technical duties as assigned; including (but not limited to) door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and volunteer training.
Interest in Democratic politics and desire to work collaboratively in a team driven environment as part of a targeted Democratic campaign during the 2024 election cycle
Proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets for purposes of building reports, dashboards, and/or visualizations
Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical audiences
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Willing and able to identify knowledge or skill gaps and seek support where necessary
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and exciting values-based work environment, with tight deadlines and even higher stakes
Valid and unrestricted driver's license with access to a vehicle (Note: We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.)
Demonstrated technical skills and aptitude as shown by experience or background including, but not limited to:
Full-time work experience in database management, data engineering, data analytics, or similar fields
Intensive programming or data analytics Bootcamp training
Bachelor's degree or demonstrable professional experience in STEM or a related field video production, journalism/media, communications, media, marketing, or some other communications-related field
Standard use or platform administration of VAN/VotebuilderDemonstrated experience using SQL
Use of Data visualization platforms like Looker (formally Google Data Studio), Sisense (formally Periscope), or Tableau
Supporting coworkers with training or troubleshooting around the use of database tools or data visualizations
Familiarity with Python, R, or SAS
Familiarity with GIS or similar tools Familiarity with APIs across platforms
Working with and performing analysis on large public data sets like voter files or census data
Experience on a Democratic campaign as a volunteer
Monthly Gross Income: $7,250
Relocation Assistance: $2,000 (one time distribution)
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, FSA, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, Life Insurance