Data & Tools Manager

Pennsylvania Voice•Philadelphia, PA

just now•$70,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data & Tools Manager plays a critical role in advancing Pennsylvania Voice’s civic engagement and power-building work by serving as the organization’s primary data strategist and technical infrastructure lead. This role administers the Voter Activation Network (VAN), trains partner organizations on data tools and targeting techniques, conducts demographic and political landscape analyses, and supports collective experiments that strengthen program effectiveness. Reporting to the Civic Engagement Director and working collaboratively with statewide partners and the national data network, the Data & Tools Manager ensures data is accurate, accessible, and leveraged to drive strategic decision-making and expand political power for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, and other communities that have been historically excluded from full civic participation.

Requirements

2-3 years of relevant experience in civic engagement or electoral programs, preferably with voter registration or voter contact programs, and/or field-based campaigns.
At least one previous election cycle as a data manager/steward, three or more cycles preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity and experience working with communities of color, women, low-income people, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically marginalized communities.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and evaluate program performance.
Experience with VAN/VoteBuilder or other voter file and civic engagement platforms; experience analyzing census data or large datasets a plus.
Aptitude for learning new systems and related technical tools and skills that enhance analysis or partner adoption of data systems.
Demonstrated experience leading trainings, preferably on data tools.
Ability to translate technical instructions into clear guidance for non-technical audiences.
Strong Excel and Google Suite skills; experience with SQL a plus.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deadlines with strong attention to detail.
Willingness to work long, irregular hours when needed, as well as to travel quarterly within Pennsylvania and sometimes nationally.
Passion for and commitment to the goals of Pennsylvania Voice, including civic engagement and economic, social, and racial justice.
Deep knowledge and understanding of the challenges to justice related to race, gender, LGBTQ identity, age, class, and religion – in both internal and external settings.

Responsibilities

Administer the Voter Activation Network (VAN), including maintaining partner accounts, addressing support requests, running reports, uploading data, and managing phone bank and robocall setups.
Support MiniVAN, predictive dialers, robosurveys, and other voter engagement tools as needed.
Maintain clear documentation of all voter contact, turnout, and election protection data.
Train partners and Pennsylvania Voice staff on VAN, targeting techniques (including statistical models), and best practices for using data to improve program outcomes.
Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, easy-to-understand guidance for non-technical audiences.
Work with the Civic Engagement Director to provide strategic recommendations that strengthen data operations and partner program efficiency.
Support development of partner plans and advise on optimal data usage and database structure.
Provide political and demographic landscape analyses to inform statewide civic engagement strategies.
Support partners and the Civic Engagement Director on collective experiments, research initiatives, and data-driven program innovations.
Participate as part of the national data team of our national network, State Voices, to maintain shared state and national data infrastructure.
Attend required weekly data calls, biweekly calls with the Director of Data & Analytics, national convenings, and other coordination spaces.