Description

This position is responsible for administering data on organizing campaigns.  The incumbent will assist the department and affiliates to utilize advanced data tools and techniques to facilitate data-driven campaigns and strategies. Successful candidates will have experience working in the field on organizing and/or political campaigns and will have used VAN extensively for organizing (political and/or labor).  Candidate must also have a thorough understanding of Excel.

Duties: 

Assist AFSCME International Staff and affiliates in developing data processes to accurately measure progress toward organizing goals.
Provide data driven strategic guidance on best tactics to achieve goals to organizing leadership.
Manipulate voter, membership, volunteer and other person level data.
Work with internal and external staff to establish best practices and standards for data collection, acquisition and preservation.
Provide data, targeting and technological guidance on issue and electoral campaigns.
Administer, support and train users on VAN and ActionBuilder.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Data Analytics or Computer Science with a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
 

Skills:

Effective analysis skills.
Field and campaign experience.
Strong commitment to the labor movement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate technical subjects to non–technical individuals.
Advanced Excel skills are required and experience with database platforms like Microsoft Access and more advanced SQL and query construction is a plus (not required).
Experience as an administrator on VAN, including creating users and generating reports.
Some familiarity with datasets such as Catalist and NCEC.
Understanding of common direct voter contact programs and labor organizing practices.
Experience in the use of data and analytics to drive effective decision-making.
Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively and work under deadline pressures.
 

Travel, Driving & Work hours: Driving, travel, temporary assignments, and extended work hours required. Valid driver’s license required.

Please send a separate email with an attached cover letter and resume to: recruiting@afscme.org.  Also, include the position title, and if you are a current member of an AFSCME Local, in the subject line of your email.

AFSCME is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.