Data Scientist/Analyst

About SF Civic Tech

SF Civic Tech is a welcoming and inclusive community of developers, designers, data enthusiasts, and civic-minded volunteers. We harness creative technology to tackle pressing civic and social challenges. We are proud members of the Alliance of Civic Technologists.

Learn more at https://www.sfcivictech.org/

SafeHome

SafeHome is developing an online resource that helps San Francisco residents assess earthquake risks by address. We’re seeking an experienced Data Scientist/Analyst to guide our data efforts and ensure the project is both impactful and sustainable.

Role Summary

We’re looking for someone who can provide leadership to uplevel our product analytics and/or data research capabilities for SafeHome. Our data-related roles fall under two umbrellas:

• Product Analytics: helping us build from 0 to 1 our ability to test, measure, and launch site features and promotion strategies to support user engagement and growth.
• Data Research: data discovery, validating data quality, for the purpose of adding trusted sources of data onsite in a scalable manner and producing analytical insights to inform how we can best prepare users for earthquakes.

You’ll collaborate closely with developers, designers, and project leads to transform raw data into actionable insights and user-friendly tools for the community.

Skills We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of experience/ post-undergraduate education in data science, including analytics, statistical modeling and/or machine learning
• Experience with Python or R and data frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, or scikit-learn
• Knowledge of geospatial analysis (e.g., using GeoPandas, QGIS, or similar) is a plus
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, or D3.js)
• Ability to design and implement data pipelines for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data
• Experience leading small data teams or mentoring other data professionals
• Passion for civic technology, social impact, and open-source collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Define success metrics, monitor model performance, and iterate to improve predictive accuracy and user impact
• Ensure data quality, including collection, cleaning, validation, and integration
• Develop strategies for presenting data insights to users through intuitive visualizations and interactive dashboards
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to integrate data solutions into the web application
• Mentor volunteer data contributors to foster a collaborative and productive team environment
• Identify data-driven opportunities to increase user engagement and platform adoption

Benefits of Volunteering With Us

• Contribute to a meaningful civic-tech project with real-world impact
• Lead a team of passionate technologists, designers, and activists
• Build your portfolio with impactful data science work that showcases your leadership and technical skills
• Network with professionals across technology, design, and civic engagement
• Enjoy a flexible, remote volunteer opportunity on your own schedule

If you’re a collaborative, strategic, and data-driven thinker eager to use your skills for social good, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in building a safer, more informed San Francisco.

Interested? Reach out to us and share your background and motivation.