Community Change ยท 3 weeks ago
Program Data Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expCommunity Change seeks a strategic and collaborative Director of Program Data to establish and lead our new Program Data Team. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership for program-specific data initiatives while ensuring data-informed decision making supports the organization's mission.
CharityNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Foster data-informed decision making across program staff through implementation of best practices and standardized data collection protocols
Develop and deliver comprehensive data literacy training programs tailored to program staff needs
Provide ongoing coaching and support on data tools and analytical techniques
Lead program culture change initiatives that prioritize data-informed program management
Build internal capacity for program teams to access, interpret, and act on data insights
Design and implement comprehensive impact measurement frameworks aligned with organizational strategic goals
In collaboration with program leadership, establish key performance indicators across all program areas to ensure consistent evaluation standards
Conduct rigorous analysis of program outcomes and effectiveness, generating actionable insights
Produce regular impact reports for internal stakeholders, external partners, and funding organizations
Strengthen organizational accountability through robust impact measurement capabilities that demonstrate concrete results to stakeholders
Support strategic targeting for outreach and engagement efforts using demographic and geographic data analysis
Analyze voter files, membership data, and community data to optimize organizing strategies
Enhance constituent and community engagement strategies through data-driven approaches
Collaborate with organizing teams to translate data insights into field strategy and resource allocation decisions
Evaluate and recommend targeting tools and methodologies to support base-building objectives
Provide data capacity building assistance for community partner organizations in our network
Develop standardized templates, tools, and analytical resources for partner use
Facilitate data sharing and collaborative analysis initiatives across the partner network
Build partner capacity to collect, analyze, and use data to strengthen their own organizing and advocacy work
Create accessible data products that support partner organizations' strategic decision-making
Evaluate and recommend program-specific data management tools and platforms
Lead implementation of new data systems tailored to program needs
Collaborate with the technology and data infrastructure team to develop integration between program data systems and institutional data
Adhere and conform to the same data security standards and system compatibility established by the data and technology infrastructure team
Oversee data governance practices specific to program data, ensuring ethical use and privacy compliance
Manage, mentor, and support the Program Data Team (up to four direct reports)
Coordinate across program areas to understand evolving data needs and set team priorities
Represent program data needs in organizational discussions and strategic planning
Participate in cross-functional initiatives that connect data work to programmatic strategy
Build and maintain relationships with external data partners and progressive data community
Qualification
Required
At least 4 years of experience in a data leadership role within progressive organizations, campaigns, or community organizing contexts
Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: electoral organizing data, membership/base data, program evaluation, or community organizing metrics
Proven track record of managing staff and building high-performing teams
Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate across multiple program areas simultaneously
Advanced proficiency with CRMs commonly used in organizing contexts (EveryAction, Action Network, NGP VAN, Salesforce, or similar)
Experience with data analysis tools and techniques and data visualization
Ability to translate complex data concepts for non-technical audiences and create accessible reporting frameworks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building collaborative relationships across diverse teams
Understanding of social justice organizing principles and commitment to equity-centered data practices
Commitment to equity, justice, and the mission of Community Change
Preferred
10 years of experience in a data roles within progressive organizations, campaigns, or community organizing contexts
Experience designing and implementing impact measurement frameworks for social justice organizations
Familiarity with voter file data, VAN, and tools like Hustle, ThruText, or other distributed organizing platforms
Experience providing data training and capacity building to program staff or partner organizations
Knowledge of progressive data ecosystem
Background in community organizing, field campaigns, or direct program delivery
Experience working with C3/C4 organizations and understanding compliance requirements for data use across entities
Proficiency with Python, R, or other programming languages for data analysis
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar platforms
Familiarity with data warehouse platforms and ETL processes
Benefits
4 weeks of annual paid vacation
Additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1
A Summer break the week of July 4th
8% employer contribution to retirement account after six months of employment
3% employer contribution for the first 6 months
A choice of generous health insurance plans
Company
Community Change
Community Change, and its sister organization Community Change Action, work to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change the policies and institutions that impact their lives.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Johanna Sharrard
Executive Coordinator to COO/CFO
Ryan S. Young
Chief Operating and Financial Officer
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