National Data & Reporting Director - Take A Stand Campaign - DC Based

[LeJamiel Goodall]

National Data & Reporting Director

Acadia Consulting, LLC is working with AARP to recruit a National Data & Reporting Director to join the Take A Stand Social Security Campaign.  Take A Stand is a nonpartisan advocacy campaign working in battleground states to engage AARP members and the public to encourage Presidential candidates to commit to updating Social Security for the 21st century. The Social Security Trustees have warned that Social Security recipients will receive a 25% cut – which is about $10,000 annually for the average retiree. AARP believes it is a test of Presidential leadership to have a strong plan to resolve this crisis now and we are looking for individuals to join this game–changing campaign. To learn more, visit the campaign website: 2016takeastand.org

The National Data & Reporting Director will supervise a Data Manager and work collaboratively with the National Field Director to tell the story of the field campaign. The campaign will employ staff across 7 battleground states but will coordinate with AARP staff across all 50 states thereby generating a considerable amount of qualitative and quantitative data on a daily basis over time.

We seek a leader who can help establish strong reporting systems and coordinate and prioritize requests for information between campaign consultants and the member organization. The position must help bridge field and data needs. The program will include tactics such as phone banking, canvassing, online digital engagement, and in-person events. Various forms of paid media will support all efforts.

The campaign and position will be based in Washington, DC and operate through November 2016 with the opportunity to extend. Position will start between April 1 -30.

Reporting

This position will report to the National Field Director.

Duties

• Work with National Field Director to establish systems, protocols, and procedures on data management and reporting for staff across all states 
• Serve as the direct supervisor for Data Manager
• Oversee production of field reports for national campaign leadership, consultants and client that can be utilized to measure progress and adjust strategy and tactics.
• Provide long-range planning and direction and track ongoing needs assessments
• Help organize and provide leadership for staff and volunteer trainings 
• Help create and enforce quality control measures that ensure data integrity and data security

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of previous work experience with a minimum 4 years of combined experience working on issue, organizing, or political campaigns at a mid or senior level
• Previous experience as a state or national level data, reporting or field manager/director required
• Expert skills in NGP VAN/VoteBuilder and Catalist required
• Expert skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience managing staff
• Experience with and ability to train and coach others on databases, data management, and reporting
• Strong ability to produce visually appealing and substantive reports for qualitative and quantitative information/data
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good political judgment and discretion
• Ability to work independently within context of a plan
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Programming experience and fluency in SQL are a plus

Benefits

Benefits will be provided

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter online at acadiaconsultingllc.applytojob.com

Acadia Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer