Data Director

Position Summary

Data Director, Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Wisconsin residents will be voting again this Spring in a number of elections at the state and local level. Statewide elections for the Supreme Court and Superintendent will be on the ballot in addition to a number of local municipal elections.

The majority on Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court is also once again on the ballot. And, the past year has shown how consequential the court’s role is in protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites. Since 2023, they have: 

• Ordered new state legislative maps to be drawn to combat our previous Un-democratic gerrymandered maps that gave Republicans 70% of the state senate and 61% of the state assembly, despite the tight statewide margins
• Restored the use of ballot drop boxes for the 2024 election
• Ruled against Act 10, an Anti-union law that eviscerated public sector unions and the right to organize

In the near future, the Justices will release their ruling on the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban. 

For all of these elections, it’s important that the over 300,000 college voters in Wisconsin are educated and aware of these spring elections.

Building on work started during the April 2023 Supreme Court Election and in the 2024 election, we’re building a scrappy and innovative team that will organize and inspire thousands of college students to vote in the upcoming Spring elections, including the Supreme Court Election. 

What Will You Do?

We are looking for a Data Director who knows that conventional campaign data systems often fall short of reaching young voters. We seek someone who is passionate about reaching young voters wherever they are, with the creativity and discipline to adapt conventional data best practices for a universe built by and for young people. The role will start in late January and run through April 15. This position will be based in Madison, Wisconsin and requires a significant amount of in-person work.  

The Data Manager will work closely with the State Director and Organizing Director to:

• Work collaboratively across departments to develop metrics, effective reporting, and data tools
• Oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of automated and manual reports and dashboards that assist with tracking program metrics and progress
• Identify gaps, opportunities, and concerns based on incoming data
• Work with campaign leadership and table partners to develop voter contact universes
• Work to develop, maintain, and improve the campaign’s data infrastructure
• Administer and support VAN and other voter contact tools 
• All other duties as assigned

Who Are You?

A successful candidate for this role will have: 

• At least one cycle of campaign experience in a data role
• Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, and a passion for the work
• Proficiency with VAN, including experience with VAN as an administrator (e.g., managing user profiles and scripts, creating targets, and utilizing and interpreting scores)
• Intermediate or advanced experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets is required
• Proficiency with SQL strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Google Data Studios, Tableau, and/or other data visualization platforms is a plus
• Prior staff management experience is a plus

Please submit your application here. Applications will be accepted through January 8th with interviews beginning the week of December 30th.