Overview
Dream Defenders seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented person to join our team to administer
Blocks & the database that we use to track Voter Registration. The primary roles of this position
are A) to help administer the Blocks database and manage the quality control process which
includes tracking and verifying voter registration data. B) This role will also have a leading role
in maintaining our voter registration data and training, and supporting our organizers as they
use Blocks and other tools and technology to improve the efficacy of their voter registration
work. This is a temporary part time position with an anticipated start date in mid June and an
end date of November 8th.
Supervision
This position reports to the Voter Engagement Manager and the National Political Director.
Location
Florida - Ideally candidates will be based in either; Duval, Broward, or Miami-Dade Counties
Responsibilities
● State level administrator for Blocks, the database State Voices Florida uses to track
voter registration information.
● Creating user accounts, managing the access of different staff, and monitoring usage of
Blocks.
● Administer our voter registration program at the county level and internally verify their
forms.
● Visually inspect voter registration forms & flags.
● Undergo a Phone Verification process & report fraudulent activity, disconnected
numbers, and any potential errors within Blocks.
● Providing training (individual and group) and technical support to staff on Blocks, Voter
Registration Quality Control, and Adobe Acrobat.
● Hold weekly one on one partner check ins with the Voter Engagement Manager and/or
National Political Director.
● Pulling regular reports about voter registration activity on a weekly basis.
● Develop “how-to” one-pagers / videos on Blocks, Voter Registration Quality Control best
practices and external tracking systems.
● Create and maintain documentation for the Data & Program Department.
● Monitor the data transfer and raise alarms when drop off rates are below the comfort
level of the team.
● Support on scanning and redacting training, flags and resolutions for staff
● Lead on holding staff accountable for addressing/resolving problems with quality control
that come up in the phone/visual verification process.
● Build a re-training curriculum that is responsive to Quality Control trends.
● Train staff to understand quality control flags, problematic forms, and fraud.
● Support staff through investigation processes.
● Some in-state travel required.
● Execute any assigned duties during book closing visits, as needed.
● Provide on-site and in-person trainings on programmatic aspects that relate to tools,
reporting, and quality control
● Kickoff/regional/ongoing trainings: Lead and co-facilitate in-person EVC trainings
scheduled throughout the cycle.
● Notify and guide partner QC staff in expediting form deliveries throughout the entirety of
the program.
● Other duties as assigned.
Desired Soft Skills
● Aptitude for punctuality and strong time-management
● Ability to prioritize tasks to meet the needs of the work-flow and deadlines
● Customer service oriented attitude
● Desire to learn new skills and different ways of doing things
● Possess a passion for social, racial, and economic justice
● Detail and deadline oriented, highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented
environment.
● Patience working with people of broad skill levels
● Ability to respond promptly to time-sensitive requests
● Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize work
● Creative approach to problem solving and eagerness to troubleshoot complex issues
Required Qualifications
● A strong commitment to the civic engagement of historically underrepresented
communities.
● Ability to learn and use an online database platform.
● Diplomatic, professional approach to problem-solving.
● Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
● Ability to work well under pressure, be detail-oriented and meet deadlines.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, specifically including the ability to
translate technical instructions into easy-to-follow language for non-technical audiences.
● Patience working with people with a wide range of skill levels.
● Excellent organizational, time-management, oral and written communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
● 1-2 cycles experience in labor, political or community organizing and political campaigns
preferred.
● Past experience with voter registration preferred.
● Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
● Experience working in coalition with partners or experience working in diverse
communities, particularly in communities of color.
● Reliable access to transportation.
● Bilingual in English and Spanish/Kreyol (or another language) a plus.
● Some (any) experience working with the Voter Activation Network (VAN) and/or NGP
EveryAction or other databases
Pay: This is an hourly position at $25/hr.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to
About Dream Defenders: Dream Defenders is a National Black Freedom Organization fight for safety
and a good life for all. Our membership is made up of diverse youth, young adults and students. Long
Term we fight to end our generation’s support for capitalism, project an alternative vision of society, and
affirm that interdependence and redistribution of wealth is the solution to poverty and racism, through
organizing hundreds of thousands of young Black people into a national movement organization fighting
to govern.
"Dream Defenders”, a project of Tides Advocacy, a 501c4, is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer.
Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national
origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and
gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other
classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Reasonable accommodation will be
made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in
writing of special needs at the time of application."