Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading 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. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to 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 the Emerging Leaders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to work on advancing racial equity.
For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.
Position Description
America Votes seeks an experienced individual for the temporary full-time position of data specialist for the 2018 election cycle. America Votes utilizes and offers its partner organizations a range of voter file, targeting, analysis and data visualization services. America Votes seeks an individual who is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to support partner data needs. The data specialist reports to the national data and targeting director.
Location
Washington, DC
Responsibilities
· Create one-off reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders, including senior staff.
· Assist in the creation and maintenance of dashboard-style reports for a variety of audiences.
· Support state staff in the creation and documentation of reporting tools and processes.
· Identify gaps in the organization's technical reporting infrastructure and help create and execute plans to fill those gaps.
· Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
· Strong SQL skills.
· Experience creating data visualizations for a variety of audiences (especially using tools such as Periscope, Tableau, Google Data Studio or similar) and a passion for presenting data in a way that tells a clear story.
· Strong writing, copy-editing and material presentation skills.
· Self-organized and able to balance multiple competing priorities.
· A creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving and commitment to progressive values.
Desired Qualifications
· Experience working with political data; intermediate R or Python skills; AWS experience.
· Knowledge of progressive organizations and their operations a plus.
· Demonstrated ability working in coalitions with multi-issue agendas a plus.
Compensation
$65,000-$70,000 depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(K).
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=d9aa6aed-e086-4591-b41c-e9c85588b438.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email 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. 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.
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