Data Associate

The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) (mavotertable.org), a fiscally sponsored organization of Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) (tsne.org), was formed in 2011 to build power among the “New American Majority” – low-income, people of color, young people, and new citizens. Our theory of change is rooted in an analysis that grassroots organizing is the means to achieving racial and economic justice. We utilize and embed civic engagement tactics as a means to build power. MVT partner organizations work across Massachusetts where there is a density of low income and communities of color.  The Massachusetts Voter Table is the local affiliate of State Voices. 

The ideal candidate is a problem solver who has experience in field organizing and can work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in conveying technical concepts to nontechnical audiences. This position reports to the Massachusetts Voter Table Executive Director and is supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Data and Targeting Manager.

Essential Functions

• Interface directly with MVT partner organizations to implement and support voter contact field programs
• Work with external MVT partner organizations to promote common data best practices
• Support training efforts to level up partner organization tool proficiency
• Support the creation and development of written reports and products
• Serve as deputy administrator of Voter Activation Network (VAN) site
• Data pipeline maintenance
• Support Data Director and Data Manager in various automation and public-facing visualization components
• Closely support the Municipal Election Data project at all levels (design, administration, documentation) and spearhead some components

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills that will further the mission of the table and assist in presenting data to partners in an accessible manner. 
• Experience with the VAN (Voter Activation Network)/VoteBuilder. 
• Familiarity with administration of peer-to-peer texting software, predictive dialers, relational voter engagement platforms, events, email/donor platforms, a plus. 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. 
• At least one previous cycle as a volunteer or staff in political, nonprofit, labor, or community organization. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to new environments, while maintaining a high level of detail orientation and meeting deadlines. 
• Ability to work with a broad range of people possessing different technical skill levels. 
• Must be able to work professionally and communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts, constituents and vendors. 
• Experience working in coalition with partners, or experience working in diverse communities, particularly in communities of color. 
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity and record of success working with communities of color, women, low-income people, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically marginalized communities. 
• Commitment to approaching the work in an inclusive and empathetic way. 

Nice to have Technical Skills or a Desire to Learn

• SQL Queries
• Basic Extract Transform Load Workflows
• GIS Platforms - MVT uses QGIS and PostGIS
• Scripting languages like Python
• JavaScript
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Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed remotely and at times in person in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed remote. 

Compensation: The hourly range for this position is $33.33 - $34.62 and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Guardian Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• ...and more!

TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT)'s EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.