Georgia State Data and Targeting Manager
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
VVN is a not-for-profit corporation established to provide on the ground state-based data management, targeting and coalition-building advice and services to a variety of clients, including advocacy groups, charities, and political organizations. These services are interconnected and while each team member may specialize in a particular area, all staff collaborate extensively on a range of projects for disparate state-based 501c3, 501c4 and 527s.
Our Georgia VVN clients are:
The ProGeorgia State Table, Inc., the non-partisan civic engagement table in Georgia. Formally launched in June of 2012, we are a network of 12 501(c)3 organizations that have civic engagement as a core part of their mission. ProGeorgia is a permanent collective impact initiative focused on solving real problems for real people in Georgia, and bringing greater equity to our state. Through common sense collaboration and increasing political engagement, we work to create measurable positive change in our state. We work collectively to achieve shared goals, increase effectiveness, reduce duplication, and embrace a new way of doing our work that will result in greater impact. We are a member of the national State Voices network now active in over 22 states across the country.
The GeorgiaAction Table is a network of nine political, labor, and advocacy organizations that work together to build a more progressive Georgia. Through joint planning and execution, we advocate for progressive policy, mobilize voters around progressive issues and values, and train activists and candidates.
SUMMARY:
The State Data and Targeting Manager will manage all aspects of data for programs of the ProGeorgia State Table and the GeorgiaAction Table, including construction of contact universes, reports, VAN administration, voter file and model audits, and planning. The role of the State Data and Targeting Manager is to support table efforts by making technology an accessible and powerful tool for organizers and volunteers. The position reports to the State Directors of the ProGeorgia State table and the ProGeorgia c4 Table. The position is full time.
LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia
Time will be split between the ProGeorgia State Table (75% time) and the GeorgiaAction Table (25% time).
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- 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 voter file system for State Voices and the ProGeorgia c3 Table and America Votes and the GeorgiaAction c4 Table partner organizations and their consultants. This includes managing user and security settings; providing technical assistance; and monitoring use of the system to ensure compliance with state and national policies.
- Train partners and table staff on: VAN and other tools, targeting techniques (including the use of statistical models), and best practices for using data effectively.
- Prepare program analysis and make strategic recommendations to inform tables’ program plans as well as individual partner plans.
- Work with partner organizations to establish and maintain best practices and standards for data collection, data acquisition, and preservation.
- Produce reports and other materials needed to track, support, and coordinate table and partner work.
- Identify and champion opportunities to conduct tests and experiments; assist table staff and partners in facilitating and executing experiments.
- Make recommendations and provide strategic guidance on ways to make partner programs more efficient and effective.
- Work with other State Voices staff and partner organizations to ensure voter contact programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources.
- 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.
- Participate in national working groups with other data managers to develop nation-wide standards and best practices.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- An understanding of common direct voter contact programs and at least 2 years’ experience in labor, political, or community organizing and political campaigns preferred.
- Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure, be detail oriented and meet deadlines.
- Diplomatic, professional approach to problem solving and the ability to think independently and creatively.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, oral and written communications skills.
- Must be a self-starter; willing to work sometimes long, irregular hours and to travel as needed.
- Strong VAN (Voter Activation Network) and Excel skills required. Familiarity with census data, online electoral tools such as Catalist, TargetSmart, and constituent relationship management tools is a plus.
- Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical audiences preferred.
- Experience conducting training on technical matters preferred.
- Experience working in and familiarity with low-income communities preferred.
- Spanish language skills a plus.
COMPENSATION:
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401K.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please email (include the job title as subject line) a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references by March 6, 2015 to jobs@vvnstates.org
VVN is an equal opportunity employer.