National Data & Targeting Director (Remote)

[Thomas Macias]

Vote Blue specializes in reaching out to voters. We knock on doors and speak with the public to persuade them to get out and Vote Blue for progressive candidates. We have experience running field offices during the COVID19 pandemic and keeping our staff and the public safe, too. Our leadership team has led nationwide electoral efforts in 20+ states over the last two decades. We have knocked on millions of doors and had millions of face-to-face conversations. Our field campaigns have provided the margin of victory in close elections at the local, state, and national level. 

Vote Blue is seeking a Data Director to lead and build out our data program. You will work closely with the field team to develop data-driven programs and analyze the performance of our campaigns. You’ll coordinate data across the different tools used in our campaigns and liaise with clients and their data teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Devise targeting and turf-cutting approach in tools such as VAN or VoteBuilder.
• Work with voter contact canvass directors to manage turf and ensure that all targeted households are attempted on a given campaign.
• Manage daily operations including  timely and accurate delivery of data from the field to clients, script modifications, and transitioning between target universes through multiple passes.
• Develop and refine our Data Management program, including defining our approach to data quality and data support for our partners and clients.
• Work closely with our clients to identify their data needs, develop systems as necessary and ensure timely data sharing.
• Collect, update, organize and audit multiple data inputs for usage across internal and external sources.
• Oversee and validate data pipelines and infrastructure for internal use.
• Build reporting for individual projects and teams covering a wide range of topics.
• Identify staffing needs and hire team members as we grow.
• Reports to the Director of Data and Technology

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in data, targeting, and analytics with issue and/or electoral campaigns. 
  
• Some management experience with increasing responsibility over time. 
• Ability to present technical concepts to and develop trainings for a non-technical audience.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Passion for progressive solutions to big problems
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Experience in the following:
  • Many years of experience with VAN and/or VoteBuilder. 
  • Strong SQL skills. Experience with Python preferred. 
  • Ability to wrangle messy CSV files 
  • Knowledge of fundamentals for data architecture and ETL. You can set-up and manage a SQL database from scratch, build pipelines to input data and extract it.

Locations: This is a remote position, based anywhere with WiFi and cell service. 

Salary: The salary range for this position is $1,500-$1,750 per week through the election. We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.

To Apply: Click here - https://voteblue.applytojob.com/apply/nFgcD3OIsd/National-Data-Targeting-Director?source=Jobs+that+are+Left