America Votes: Special Projects Data Director

LOCATION

DC|AZ|CO|FL|GA|MI|MN|NC|NH|NV|OH|PA|WI

SALARY

80,000-90,000 / Yearly

COMPANY

America Votes

DEPARTMENT

Data

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Other

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three references to the application form. If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email [email protected]. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials. 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. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Description

America Votes is looking to hire a Special Projects Data Director to help manage a number of key national projects, including voter registration and college campus engagement ahead of the 2024 election. The Special Projects Data Director will work with internal and external partners and stakeholders to get these programs off the ground. The role requires a mix of data analytics, engineering, and partner support. This is a full-time position through December 31, 2024 that reports to the National Data & Targeting Director. This is a management position and is not union eligible.

 

Qualifications

  • At least two cycles of campaign data experience, ideally in a mid-to-senior data role, either in state or national

  • Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across departments and managing multiple stakeholders

  • Experience either directly managing staff or track record of managing dotted line, mentoring, and overseeing contractors

  • Strong technical skills, including intermediate SQL skills, coding in R or Python, and experience using dbt (data build tool) for data transformations.

  • Experience gleaning actionable insights from data; ability to communicate recommendations clearly in presentations, graphs, and written memos

  • Experience working with different direct voter contact tools

  • Creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving

  • Ability to adapt as tools, products, and programs evolve

  • Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, tactfulness, and excellent judgment

  • Organized, reliable and highly attentive to detail

  • Self-starter and willing to work long irregular "campaign-style" hours and travel as needed

  • Commitment to progressive values

  • Spirit of service and a sense of humor.