[Remote] Data Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Civic TN is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing civic engagement among underrepresented communities in Tennessee. The Data Associate will bridge data and tools with grassroots groups, providing support for voter engagement initiatives and assisting partners with data administration and training.

Responsibilities

• Update & maintain coalition outreach dashboards
• Assist in the data pull, analysis, visualization, and presentation of election results, partner membership, etc
• Manage user and security settings for table partners and their consultants
• Monitor use of the system to ensure compliance with state and national policies
• Provide training on data hygiene and data collection practices
• Assist in technical support for table partners
• Support a broad range of partner organizations with their use of field organizing tools. Examples may include: creating basic lists, creating survey questions and activist codes, creating scripts, setting up phone banks, cutting turf, bulk uploading data, etc
• Work with partners to assess their data needs and the integration of data best practices into their programs
• Provide basic VAN and tools training both in-person and remote
• Function as part of a national data peer network, which includes regular calls and trainings with State Voices and America Votes national data team to help maintain a shared data infrastructure across the states
• Participate in national working groups to develop nationwide standards and best practices
• Other duties as assigned by the Data Director

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
• Experience with the VAN (Voter Activation Network)/VoteBuilder, or other voter engagement platforms is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is a plus
• Experience with data visualization programs (Looker Studio, Tableau) is a plus
• Background in 501c3/c4 work or the desire to work with progressive organizations

Benefits

• Insurance & Benefits: The company offer benefit plans that cover 100% of health, vision, dental coverage and 0% for dependents.
• We also offer a 401k plan with up to a 3% 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 Years Day.
• Two floating holidays and two personal days per that do not roll over.

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