Senior Data Director
The Alliance for Youth Action (along with our sister 501(c)(3) organization the Alliance for Youth Organizing) is searching for a Senior Data Director who will manage and build upon the internal and network data systems for our fast-growing multiracial network. We’re looking for an organized and driven individual to create and strengthen data systems for the Alliance Network, provide tailored and specific training and 1:1 support for network staff, and lead on the creation of reports and data visualization to illustrate the work of the network. This role reports to the Vice President of Capacity Building, manages one staff position, and is a full-time position based in the United States (see Logistics, below). Alliance for Youth Organizing is a unionized workplace, and staff are represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local 32035; this is a management position that is not in the bargaining unit.
About the Alliance for Youth Action
The Alliance convenes, supports, and scales a national network of youth-led, locally rooted organizations growing civic engagement and social justice coast to coast. We truly are a multiracial network “of young people, by young people, for all people.” Our Affiliates and Partners run massive voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, train new young leaders, and run powerful campaigns to win on the progressive issues our generation cares about most. Our national team empowers this work by tracking down national resources for the network, building capacity for local groups, seeding new efforts, and coordinating national issue campaigns.
Capacity Building 60% | Provide network staff with tools to implement effective data management practices.
Systems Development (30%): Support a network of nearly 20 organizations through the development of streamlined data management systems, including providing technical and organizing assistance, responding to programmatic requests, and interfacing with vendors and partners.
Metrics Tracking & Management (10%): Create and implement systems to track network-wide organizational programs, monitor benchmarks, provide technical assistance, and identify gaps in collective strategy. Train and assist network organizations in using these systems.
Direct Training (20%): Work with network organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance contact programs. This includes assisting network organizations in employing best practices, providing various tool trainings (VAN, EveryAction, Hustle, etc.), and sharing implementation and programmatic guidance to Network staff one-on-one and in group settings. This also includes hands-on support to data staff across the network, such as providing code review, strategic guidance, and professional coaching.
Internal Data Management 40% | Lead the data work of the Alliance and manage the Data Manager.
Data Analysis and Reporting (10%): Support the creation and development of written reports and other data visualizations to provide data analysis to support the network’s narrative; such as vote impact analysis of network organizations on youth vote mobilization. This includes the maintenance of the Alliance's internal reporting infrastructure. As needed, recruit and oversee consultants to generate reports that meet organizational needs.
Partnerships (5%): Represent the Alliance on cross-organizational working groups and committees to surface Network organizations' challenges and position the Alliance as a trusted and valued voice. These partnerships include maintaining relationships with The Movement Collaborative, State Voices, America Votes, and CIRCLE.
Direct Voter Contact (25%): Develop target universes, scripts, and other collateral for Alliance programs. Evaluate vendor proposals and manage those relationships to ensure voter contact occurs as planned. Work with other departments to assist network organizations to assist with designing and implementing voter contact programs.
Ideal candidates will have at least four years of experience in similar roles with progressive political campaigns or similar organizations.
There are no formal education requirements for this position.
Knowledge and/or relationships with c3 and c4 infrastructure groups and of the progressive data ecosystem as a whole. This includes organizations such as State Voices, America Votes, The Movement Cooperative, and the Analyst Institute.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities and an understanding of the gaps and limitations of traditional political datasets in organizing those communities.
Ability to manage several tasks or projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals. This means excellent organization, time management, and excellent attention to detail.
Must be a self-starter; willing to work periodically long, irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Know when to answer the question someone meant to ask rather than the one they did.
Comfort with technology and virtual communication systems, including Zoom, Google Hangouts, Slack, Asana, etc.
Experience working with Civis Platform and/or Google BigQuery.
Experience in creating automated reports in Google Sheets, Looker, Tableau, Periscope, etc.
Advanced experience with SQL, relational databases, Google Sheets and/or Excel formulas, data pipelines, and organizing code and analytical output in GitHub.
Previous administrator-level experience with voter contact tools like VAN, ThruText, Hustle, OutVote, Reach, etc.
Experience supporting staff who have differing technical skills and backgrounds.
Strong administrative skills for frequently used volunteer and voter contact tools (VAN, p2p texting and calling tools, relational organizing tools, etc.) and familiarity with implementing those tools.
Experience leading group and one-on-one trainings (in-person and virtual) to a diverse range of audiences with varying levels of technical skill.
Can explain data needs or problems to a non-technical audience.
Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 per year commensurate with experience.
100% of employee premiums
75% of premiums for employee dependents
Employer retirement contributions (SEP IRA) of 5% of salary
Employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability income protection insurance
Cell phone and internet stipends of $100 per month
WMATA transportation Smartbenefits for staff located in the DMV area
Professional development opportunities and funds
Generous paid time off policy through which staff accrue 10 hours of PTO per month
Unlimited sick leave
Paid family and medical leave up to 16 weeks
Paid Sabbatical (after 4 years of service)
15 paid holidays
Potential for end of year or other bonuses
Location: This is a full-time position based in the United States. All Alliance staff are required to live within about an hour from an airport with frequent flights to DC and to our network locations; eligible airports are listed here. Moving reimbursements are offered to employees who need to move for this position.
Travel: This position will include up to 20% travel. Must be willing to work periodically long, irregular hours and to travel as needed.
COVID-19: At the Alliance, we require staff to be fully vaccinated and boosted, with reasonable exemptions for religious or medical needs.
At the Alliance for Youth Action, we want to create a world where our democracy works for everyone and where all people – no matter where they come from, what they look like, or how they identify – live in loving, safe, and thriving communities. As such, we value diversity and equity as central to our work. We are an equal-opportunity employer and an inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. People of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are encouraged to apply. Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous and people of color may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Please apply by submitting a single pdf document including the following:
Resume
Three references, preferably at least one that is a previous supervisor (we will reach out to you first before contacting them)
An interesting piece of data (e.g. a fun fact, a cool learning from previous work, your favorite formula, the most interesting data visualization you’ve seen, etc.) that ideally, but not necessarily, you worked on. Tell us why this piece of data stands out to you. What discovery or learning did it unlock? Please keep this to 1-2 pages.
The Priority Deadline to apply is February 14th, 2025, but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position has been filled. The ideal start date for the candidate is on or around March 10th, 2025.
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