VAN Data Analytics Manager

About us : Texas Tool Belt’s mission is to dramatically increase participation in voting and governance to support a thriving democracy that puts people first.

Our team is made up of highly experienced campaigners, strategists, data experts, recruiters, and community organizers. With over 20 years of experience mobilizing Texans, Texas Tool Belt team members have helped generate millions of knocks, calls, texts, and newly registered voters- nationally & in Texas, resulting in millions of new participants.

At Texas Tool Belt we re committed to cooking with the right ingredients : research-driven best practices, ongoing program evaluation systems, innovations, metrics-based analyses, and the utilization of up-to-date technologies and systems.

About the Position : Texas Tool Belt is seeking a Data and Tech Specialist to join our team to support and move forward crucial projects through 2024 and beyond.

This role will support programs helping to build reliable and sophisticated data infrastructure and systems. This will include reporting and tool creation, database administration and support, and voter targeting.

We’re seeking candidates who can think quickly, adapt frequently, and develop creative, data-driven solutions to challenges as they arise.

Duties and Responsibilities Lead and organize short- and long-term data projects Support multi-year, evergreen organizations to build, maintain, and create systems for data input and output that are friendly and support ongoing organizing and campaign efforts Analyze and disseminate voter contact results, early vote and absentee turnout, voter registration, and other data relevant to campaigns Create and automate reports on field program activities, employ these tools regularly to monitor progress toward goals, and proactively identify and flag issues as they come up.

Develop and present training materials as needed to staff on VAN, COS, Thrutalk, and other field outreach tools Obtain, clean, and standardize large datasets Identify external data sources and manage timely acquisition to supplement VAN data, such as polling locations, census demographics by county, etc.

Hire and manage temp data support staff as needed Work with a project manager to prioritize business and information needs.

Test new or changing technology, applications, and systems to ensure maximum functionality Participate in regular data calls, and client calls Communicate with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or email Other duties, as assigned Outcomes All data projects are accurate and delivered on time Analyses and reports are communicated to stakeholders clearly and concisely Internal stakeholders and clients are empowered through access to first-rate data and analytics tools, such as project analysis and reporting systems Preferred Skills, Abilities, and Experience : Technical Skills : Advanced experience with VAN.

Advanced knowledge of technical platforms that could include Excel, Census datasets, software for mapping (ArcGIS, QGIS,), reporting (Periscope, Tableau, etc.

and data management (Access, SQL, etc.) Data Management : Knowledge of data management, database administration, reporting and analysis Training skills : Ability to develop educational curriculums and train people with diverse opinions, interests, and skill levels Racial Equity Lens : A commitment to an equity-based and inclusive work culture Communication Prowess : Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences as well as nonpartisan civic engagement best practices to partners and other stakeholders Self-Directed : Aptitude for being self-directed to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize tasks and work effectively.

Also, be accountable to, and be part of, a team working toward common goals Highly organized : A thoughtful, focused approach with superior follow-through and attention to detail Experience managing relationships with vendors and Network Partners Organizing or campaign field experience This is a temporary full-time position Salary : $70,000 - $85,000 depending on experience Start Date : August 2024 Powered by JazzHR