About State Voices
State Voices is a national network – built from the states up – that helps grassroots organizations win civic engagement victories and build long-term political power. Since 2008, we’ve been employing the principles of collective impact, building the capacity of partners with data analysis and shared resources, and strengthening our democracy by amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.
State Voices sustains a dynamic ecosystem of 24 state tables and organizations in every state, comprising over 1,200 partner organizations. We provide the organizations in our network with the data, tools, and support they need to help create a healthy and thriving democracy through a racial equity lens. We advance this work through three national programs: Civic Engagement (voter education, registration and turnout, issue advocacy, and constituency engagement), Civic Access (voting rights and election administration), and Civic Representation (census and redistricting).
It’s our collective duty to end the systemic, relentless disenfranchisement targeting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, and all communities of color, young adults, LGBTQ people, women, low-income, and all oppressed people. That’s why State Voices works year-round to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy.
Details
Full-Time
Position Overview
The State Voices Digital Technology Manager primarily serves a supportive role to the State Voices network. The State Voices Digital Technology Manager will support and coordinate with state data staff in the State Voices network to implement and support the Digital Tools Suite. The person is a member of the State Voices Data and Technology Department and works at the direction of the State Voices Deputy Director of Data & Digital Technology.
Primary Functions
- Participate in weekly check-ins with the national data team and inter-departmental meetings
- Curate a feedback loop from the states and provide feedback on a regular basis to our team to help continually improve our Digital Tools Suite and ensure we are delivering impactful solutions
- Set up and document demos of new and recently improved tools used in the progressive space
- Manage the trainings process, and ongoing support of digital tools to the State Voices network
- Ensure that our tools are well documented to maximize usability and troubleshooting
- Coordinate communication with stakeholders about tools, support, and training
- Collaborate on the management and administration of the Data Certification Program Digital Organizing Track
- Assist in the hiring, onboarding and training of state data directors, managers, and associates as needed
- Provide support and strategic guidance to state table staff on the most effective use of digital tools to help accomplish their organizational and programmatic goals
- In coordination with the Data & Technology Department, develop and edit biannual Tools and Tech guide providing recommendations on best practices and products for civic engagement organizations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3 or more years of experience in political or nonprofit data.
- Public speaking or teaching, especially explaining the use of technology and data to non-technical people.
- Familiarity with running webinars or online training/presenting.
- Understand relational organizing and best practices around digital organizing.
- Familiarity with NGP VAN and EveryAction.
- Familiarity with using and training on the use of digital organizing tools such as Reach, Impactive, Mobilize, ActionNetwork, and peer-to-peer texting tools like Spoke.
- Familiarity with Voter Information Tools such as BallotReady, TurboVote or Vote.org is a plus.
- Familiarity with Catalist and/or TargetSmart is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Diplomatic, professional approach to problem-solving while working independently or on a team.
- Must be open to direction, very organized, and a good written and oral communicator.
- Must be able to manage several tasks and projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
- Background in 501c3 work and the desire to work with progressive organizations is a plus.
- Comfortable working in a diverse community with people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Must be willing to travel around the U.S. as needed.
To Apply
Please submit your resume, and cover letter using our application portal.
Location: Remote, must be based in U.S.
Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000
State Voices is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.