Description:
The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and creative VAN Assistant. This person will be responsible for assisting campaigns and county parties across Texas with VAN, including advising on targeting and troubleshooting technical issues.
This position will report to the Deputy Director of VAN, and will be on the Data team, working in close collaboration with other teams. This is a cycle-only position, with employment through November 2024. This is an in-person, union-eligible position located in Austin, Texas, and will include some nights and weekends.
Core Responsibilities:
Responding to email help tickets and maintaining/improving the help ticket system
Writing and updating support documentation
Learning the VAN CRM and using it to provide strategic advice to campaigns, county parties, and other users
Creating VAN accounts and managing the invoicing process
Other data/tech duties to support geographies/districts, including VAN administration, creating phone banks, managing texting programs, and more
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Skills:
Experience using Google Sheets
Interest in advancing technical skills - especially in becoming a Google Sheets expert or learning SQL
Experience with Votebuilder/VAN or voter contact tools is a plus
Experience using FreshDesk, Airtable, and/or Asana is a plus
Required Tools:
A reliable laptop
A reliable cell phone
Salary: $4,166.67 per month
Start Date: Mid-April 2024
How to Apply: Please click here to apply for this position.
Diversity: The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.