Job Title: Data Associate

Reports to: Data Director of Civic TN & Executive Director of Action TN 

About Civic TN & Action TN

Civic TN is a state-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit civic engagement “table” that is working towards a future where underrepresented communities have a greater voice and influence in shaping state policy and choosing leaders who affect their lives. CivicTN is part of the national State Voices network.

Action TN is a 501(c)(4) state-based political alignment “table” that aims to coordinate a coalition of progressive organizations to build permanent advocacy and campaign infrastructure, advance progressive policies, and shift collective power in Tennessee in favor of progressive values and democracy. Action TN is part of the national America Votes network.

Civic TN and Action TN serve as hubs where partners work together, particularly to leverage research, policy, organizing, voter engagement, and elections to achieve larger gains than any one group could on its own. The two tables coordinate to the extent permissible by law, including sharing data and operational staff, who serve to drive coordination among partners, increase state capacity, coordinate national and state strategies, make cutting-edge data and technology accessible, mobilize funding, and create a community of innovation.

Civic TN and Action TN partners and staff share a vision for a just, equitable, and prosperous society that treats every single one of us with dignity and fairness; in which government reflects the race, class, and gender diversity of our communities and is a vehicle for addressing those challenges that need to be resolved collectively, and; in which vulnerable communities are able to exercise all of their human rights without fear, discrimination, or retaliation.

Position Summary: Data is one of the most important and powerful ways we support grassroots organizing and social change. The Data Associate is a key position that bridges data and tools with different grassroots groups. The person in this position will provide support to a wide range of table partners with a voter engagement tool called the VAN (Voter Activation Network); including data administration, basic training on field tools, and technical assistance to successfully implement their voter engagement work. This position will work at the direction of the Data Director

As with all jobs with Civic TN and Action TN, the Data Associate is expected to be an active and supportive team member who lives the values of the organizations. 

Location: Must live in Tennessee. This is a work from home position that may require travel.

Principal Responsibilities for the Position:

Analysis & Reporting

• Update & maintain coalition outreach dashboards 
• Assist in the data pull, analysis, visualization, and presentation of election results, partner membership, etc

Voter Engagement Tools Administration (i.e. VAN, GetThru, EveryAction)

• Manage user and security settings for table partners and their consultants. 
• Monitor use of the system to ensure compliance with state and national policies. 
• Provide training on data hygiene and data collection practices
• Assist in technical support for table partners

Data Strategy and Table Support 

• Support a broad range of partner organizations with their use of field organizing tools. Examples may include: creating basic lists, creating survey questions and activist codes, creating scripts, setting up phone banks, cutting turf, bulk uploading data, etc.  
• Work with partners to assess their data needs and the integration of data best practices into their programs.
• Provide basic VAN and tools training both in-person and remote.

Coordinating with National and State-based data staff  

• Function as part of a national data peer network, which includes regular calls and trainings with State Voices and America Votes national data team to help maintain a shared data infrastructure across the states. 
• Participate in national working groups to develop nationwide standards and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Data Directo

Experience & Skills: 

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:

• At least one previous cycle volunteering or working in a political, nonprofit, labor, or community organization
• Base knowledge of how to read and understand voter, demographic, and other data sets
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical audiences
• Experience working in coalition with partners, coalitions, or experience working in diverse communities, particularly in communities of color
• Candidates must have a 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

Desired Qualifications: 

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

• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is a plus
• Experience with data visualization programs (Looker Studio, Tableau) is a plus 
• Background in 501c3/c4 work or the desire to work with progressive organizations.

Salary Range and Benefits 

• Based in: Tennessee, although we work from home
• Travel: some travel may be required throughout the year
• Salary: Salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 
• Benefits: Insurance & Benefits: The company offer benefit plans that cover 100% of health, vision, dental coverage and 0% for dependents. We also offer a 401k plan with up to a 3% match. All employees receive a $30/mo technology stipend and a $30/mo internet stipend. 
• Paid vacation accrues at the rate of 13.34 hours per month (20 days/4 weeks per year), with up to 8 unused days available to roll over each year. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one day per month (12 days per year) and does not roll over. Competitive paid holiday policy, including closing the office from Christmas to New Years Day. Two floating holidays and two personal days per that do not roll over.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.

Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.