Project 26 Pennsylvania: Data Director

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About the Race

As one of the nation’s key swing states, Pennsylvania is familiar with the perennial influx of out of state organizers and single-cycle organizing programs. These programs are designed to maximize voter participation, but often fall short of truly empowering Pennsylvanians to take the lead on civic engagement in our state. Young voters, too, are used to hearing that their votes will save us. At Project 26, we have proven that with the right support, young people are ready to do more than deliver key votes–they are ready to lead.

At an estimated 766,000 registered voters enrolled in colleges and universities across the state, Gen-Z students have the power to determine the outcomes of these elections--but only if we get organized now.

We’re building a scrappy and innovative operation to protect and expand democracy by elevating youth leadership across the state in order to empower thousands of college students to take control of their futures, get organized, and vote in the 2025 elections and lay the groundwork for a year-round 2026 engagement program.

What Will You Do?

Project 26 is 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 campaign data best practices for a universe built by and for young people.

The Data Director will be responsible for managing the Data Department and cross-departmental reporting for Project 26’s 2025 campaign. This senior level position will work closely with the State 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

• 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 two cycles of campaign experience, at least one 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

**Job Details: **Compensation for this role is $7,250 per month and includes health benefits and a technology stipend. This is a full time role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.