AI & Automations Specialist

Turning Point Action•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The AI & Automations Specialist will serve as a force multiplier for TPA's reporting team and the organization at large. This role is responsible for automating data workflows, streamlining internal processes, and driving the adoption of AI tools across every department. The ideal candidate is someone who sees a manual, repetitive process and immediately starts thinking about how to eliminate it—and has the technical skill to actually build the solution. This position will work directly with voter data, territory maps, dashboards, CRM pipelines, and field activity metrics to make our reporting faster, more accurate, and more actionable. Beyond the reporting team, you'll partner with departments across the organization to identify opportunities where AI and automation can save time, reduce errors, and improve decision-making. The ideal candidate is ambitious, exceptionally attentive to detail, and motivated by meaningful impact. They thrive in high-accountability environments, value excellence, and are eager to elevate the organization’s operational standards while contributing to a mission-driven team.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in data automation, business process automation, or a related technical role
Working knowledge of SQL, as well as Python or another scripting language for building custom automations and data pipelines
Experience working with CRM systems, databases, and data visualization tools
Hands-on experience with AI tools and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) — not just as a user, but building workflows around them
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical team members
Strong problem-solving ability and a bias toward building solutions rather than waiting for direction
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated confidentiality, professionalism and discretion
Strong alignment with the organization’s mission
Self-starter with a growth mindset and a strong desire to learn

Nice To Haves

Experience with political data, voter files, or campaign operations
Experience with GIS tools, mapping software, or geospatial data
Experience training teams on new tools and driving adoption across an organization

Responsibilities

Serve as the organization's internal AI lead, working with each department to identify high-impact use cases for AI tools
Build custom workflows using AI APIs and platforms to accelerate research, summarization, and decision support for leadership
Automate recurring reporting tasks (weekly state reports, voter registration tracking, activity dashboards) to reduce manual effort and turnaround time
Build integrations between platforms (Airtable, Google Sheets, Streak, internal databases, etc.) to eliminate redundant data entry and sync issues
Train staff across departments on effective use of AI tools, establishing best practices and internal guidelines
Partner with the reporting team to improve dashboards, territory maps, and performance tracking for field operations nationwide
Develop tools and scripts to clean, transform, and visualize voter data for strategic planning
Audit existing workflows across departments to identify bottlenecks, manual processes, and automation opportunities
Document and maintain all automations, integrations, and AI tools for organizational continuity
Stay current on emerging AI and automation technologies and recommend new tools or approaches that could benefit TPA's operations
Travel up to 20%