Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
Commitment to Racial Equity
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
· Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
· Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
· Expanding our Emerging Leaders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the c4 space.
We see our commitment to racial equity as an integral part of success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to our work on advancing racial equity.
For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org.
Position Description
America Votes seeks an experienced individual for the full-time position of Nevada data director. America Votes utilizes and offers its partner organizations a range of voter file, data and targeting services. We seek an experienced individual with a combination of technical and political skills to manage these services and work with state partner groups. The data director will report to the state director.
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsibilities
· Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance and execute programs. This includes assisting partners in employing program implementation best practices as well as converting technical data to actionable recommendations.
· Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders.
· Work with state director to lead America Votes- Nevada data analysis and coordination efforts and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on field and targeting.
· Work with consultants and other America Votes staff responsible for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation and management of voter and member data.
· Manage voter file access for America Votes partner organizations and their staff. This includes administration and security plus training end-users, as well as providing technical assistance as needed.
· Manage and enhance volunteer recruitment database, virtual predictive dialer, web-based programs and text messaging programs.
· Work with other America Votes staff and partner groups to ensure that political and voter contact programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting and other data resources. This includes supporting America Votes staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans.
· Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
· Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and at least two cycles of experience using data for program development in candidate or issue-based campaigns.
· Strong VAN skills are required; familiarity with other online electoral/advocacy tools and constituent relationship management tools is a plus.
· Advanced Excel skills are required; usage of Google Drive programs is a plus.
· Additional knowledge of other software for mapping (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.), reporting (Periscope, Tableau, etc.), data manipulation and analysis (R, Python, etc.) or data management (Access, SQL, etc.) is a plus.
· Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills that will further the mission of the America Votes table and assist in presenting data to partners in an accessible manner.
· Candidates should have a diplomatic, professional approach to problem solving while working independently and on a team, as well as the ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
· Must be a self-starter willing to work long, irregular "campaign-style" hours and travel as needed, especially during campaign season. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems.
· Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills and professional conduct, especially under pressure.
· Experience working with organizations building power in communities of color preferred.
· Ideal candidates will have a spirit of curiosity, commitment to service and sense of humor.
· One cycle of in-state experience preferred.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience: $52,000 - $55,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401K.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form found at https://americavotes.org/jobs/?job_id=2ec9098c-a0b7-4487-a201-29cbcec8341e.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email Caitlin Opperman at recruiting@americavotes.org. 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. We do 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.
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