What are the responsibilities and job description for the Political Data Analyst position at WeVote?
Volunteer: Political Data Strategist - This is a remote role (within the US)
Join the WeVote Movement
WeVote has an open volunteering position for a Political Data Strategist (2-5 hours per week) who wants to use their existing skills and learn new skills, while helping strengthen American Democracy.
About Us
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup, and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 60 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% remote organization.
What You’ll Do
- Working with the Executive Director, refine and extend WeVote's political campaign strategy, which includes national elements and particular focus on specific states
- Create action plans for Political Data Managers regarding where they should focus their efforts as they collect data about candidates, and endorsements for candidates
- Clarify questions about political strategy, and where we should put our energy
- Facilitate communication about the political data strategies and accomplishments with other WeVote teams:
- Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Social, Newsletter Team, Analytics & Ads, Research Team, Internship Program, Recruiting
- Review work product from the team and propose strategies for improving efficiency
- Provide brief reports in meetings and via email about the status of political data in WeVote
Who you are: Must haves.
- You are already immersed in the biggest candidate and ballot measure races expected in 2024, whether it be state-level, multi-state, or national
- At least 2 hours each week during our core team hours M-F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Additional hours can be done in evening and weekends)
- You want to work with an established and successful team. You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
- You are striving for personal excellence.
- A willingness to work with and support other volunteers
- You are currently located in the US and can work one or two hours that overlap with US PT per week.
Not required, but nice to have.
- Help maintain and add some political data information to WeVote’s political database
- If you have more than 2 hours to volunteer each week, there are other ways you can get involved with WeVote
What You’ll Gain
You will have the opportunity to touch the lives of millions of Americans, and be part of a movement and product that will receive national attention. You’ll gain an opportunity to grow within the WeVote movement and meet other volunteers who are like minded and interested in building a valuable application to empower voters across the United States. You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network.