Data Associate

About State Voices

State Voices is a national network – built from the states up – that helps grassroots organizations win shared policy and civic engagement victories and build long-term power. We currently support the work of 501(c)(3) organizations or “state tables” in twenty-three states that connect hundreds of state, local and national affiliate organizations. State Voices has provided our affiliates with a variety of resources and tools to create support and enhance the impact of 501 (c)(3) civic engagement organizations across the country.

Florida 501(c)(3) Civic Engagement Table is a state based collaboration (“Table”) formed to improve long-term coordination and communication among nonprofit, socially responsible civic engagement organizations in Florida. The Florida 501(c)(3) Civic Engagement Table’s nonpartisan mission is to engage underrepresented and socially responsible voters in the democratic process and to establish collective action around common issue areas. Those issue areas include voting rights, quality and affordable health care, economic justice, civil rights, improving public education, and more. Florida 501(c)(3) Civic Engagement Table is a fiscally sponsored project of State Voices.

It’s our collective duty to end the systemic, relentless disenfranchisement targeting communities of color, young adults, LGBTQ people, and single women. That’s why State Voices works year-round to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy.

Florida Civic Engagement Table Data Associate Job Description

The Data Associate will primarily support table partners with VAN (Voter Activation Network) administration, basic training, and technical assistance to implement their voter engagement work, including advising on the use of voter contact tools. This position will work at the direction of the state Data Director.

Principal Responsibilities for the Data Associate include:

● Administer VAN (Voter Activation Network) for partner organizations and their consultants. This includes managing user and security settings; providing technical assistance; and monitoring the use of the system to ensure compliance with state and national policies. Some examples of VAN work include, but are not limited to, creating basic lists, creating survey questions and activist codes, creating scripts, setting up phone banks, cutting turf, bulk uploading data, etc. Note: State Voices offers basic and advanced VAN Training to all data staff.

● Advise partner organizations on the use of voter contact tools and assist them in integrating appropriate voter contact and data tools into their engagement programs.

● Administer FCET’s in-house civic engagement applications and technology such as the Visual Progressive Engagement Resource (ViPER) and Blocks for partner organizations. Some examples of this work include creating and managing user accounts, user support and training, creating civic engagement reports and tracking progress to goal metrics.

● Support partner organizations in the use of civic engagement and voter contact tools and assist them in assessing and implementing data integration into programs.

● Function as part of a national data team to build and maintain the shared state and national data infrastructure necessary to support partner program work. This includes, but is not limited to, required weekly data calls, required biweekly calls with respective Deputy Director of Data & Technology, required convening attendance, etc.

● Provide basic VAN training both in person and remotely.

● Improve network partners’ data through list matching, and providing training on better data hygiene and data collection practices.

● Participate in national working groups with other data staff to develop nation-wide standards and best practices. Including but not limited to, required weekly data calls, required biweekly calls with respective Deputy Director of Data & Technology, required convening attendance, etc.

● Must complete series of required trainings by State Voices.

● Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

● At least one previous cycle in political, nonprofit, labor, or community organization, either paid or unpaid.

● Experience working in coalition with partners, or experience working in diverse communities, particularly in communities of color

● Ability to work well under pressure, while maintaining a high level of detail orientation and meeting deadlines.

● Background in 501c3 work or the desire to work with progressive organizations.

● Experience with the VAN (Voter Activation Network)/VoteBuilder or other civic engagement platforms is a plus

● Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is a plus.

● Sound judgment and critical thinking skills.

● Strong oral and written communication skills.

● Ability to work with a broad range of people possessing different skill levels.

● Ability to work professionally and communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts, constituents and vendors.

● 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.

● Commitment to approaching the work in an inclusive and empathetic way.

Terms of Employment: Full-time through December 18, 2020

Compensation: Compensation is $40,000 - $50,000 based on experience and includes a full benefits package. Benefits for eligible State Voices employees include but are not limited to: 100 % employer paid dental and vision insurance, 75% employer paid medical insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid vacation, leave, sick, and parental leave.

Location: Remote, candidate must reside in the state of Florida

Reports to: Data Director

To Apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: jobs@statevoices.org.

To ensure your submission is properly routed, use the subject line: “FLCET Data Associate Position” Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

No calls please.