Data & Tools Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Pennsylvania Voice: Established in 2010, Pennsylvania Voice is the 501c(3) table for more than 55 state and local-based organizations, working year-round to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy by amplifying the voices, leadership, and expertise of communities that have historically experienced deliberate barriers to civic participation. Our partnership is grounded in the belief that a fair and just society will be achieved through collective power; that democracy requires full participation and equitable representation; and that the pathway to power in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must include Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and AAPI communities.

Together, we win shared policy and civic engagement victories to build long-term power.

A team of experienced organizers/strategists staff Pennsylvania Voice. We coordinate, support, convene, and co-create with a diverse community of statewide and local leaders, each representing distinct organizations, around three program areas:

• Civic Engagement: Year-round integrated voter engagement campaigns that increase voting, voter registration, and participation in civic life among all Pennsylvanians and specifically Black, Indigenous, and communities of color
• Voting Rights and Access: Modernizing elections to make voting more convenient and fully accessible to all
• Reflective Democracy: Investment in community leadership and governance that is accountable to community interests and needs

An explicit commitment to racial equity frames our partnership, our programs, and our culture.

Position Summary:

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.

Central Responsibilities of the Data & Tools Manager:

These central responsibilities are embedded throughout all of the following responsibilities listed below.

VAN & Data Infrastructure Management:

• 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.

Training & Partner Support:

• 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.

Strategy, Analysis & Planning:

• 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.

National Coordination with State Voices:

• 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.

Qualifications: We are seeking candidates who bring deep experience administering and analyzing data, strong training skills, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and civic engagement. Specifically, you will bring:

• 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.

Compensation: Salary range is $70,000- $74,000 dependent on experience. Pennsylvania Voice offers excellent benefits, including full medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation days.

Location: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania by the start date. While Pennsylvania Voice employees largely work from home, regular in-person engagement with staff and partners across Pennsylvania is required on a regular (at least monthly) basis. Additionally, Pennsylvania Voice holds regular mandatory, in-person events each year. These events are generally held in our office located in Philadelphia, PA, but may be held elsewhere. For travel that falls outside of an employee’s office location, Pennsylvania Voice will cover associated travel costs.

Union: Pennsylvania Voice is a unionized workplace, in a collective bargaining agreement with OPEIU. This position is classified as a union role and is covered under the collective bargaining agreement.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter that speaks to your interest in Pennsylvania Voice and this role, as well as your qualifications for the position. Submit your application materials by clicking the “apply” button below. Priority deadline is March 8 at 11:59 pm. Please, no phone calls. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application and interview process, please reach out to us at jobs@pavoice.org.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from our website www.pavoice.org/jobs and the application portal will be deactivated.

Pennsylvania Voice is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Pennsylvania Voice encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, people with records of arrest or conviction, veterans, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply. Pennsylvania Voice hiring process will comply with Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards (“Ban the Box”) ordinance.

Salary Description

$70,000-74,000

Pennsylvania Voice offers excellent benefits, including full medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation days.