Friends of Devon Lawson: Data Analyst

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Devon Lawson, an 18-year-old first-generation college student, restaurant manager, and founder/chair of Springfield Climate & Resilience Watch (SCRW), is running for the At Large 2 Director position on the Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District (UWSWCD) Board in Lane County, Oregon. Recognized as the Best Emerging Democratic Leader in Springfield for 2025, Devon is a passionate advocate for climate resilience, equitable water resource management, and sustainable agriculture. He's challenging incumbent Karl Morgenstern, a long-time watershed expert and current board member with deep roots in local conservation efforts. This 2026 election campaign aims to win 65% of the vote and significantly boost voter turnout in this non-partisan race by mobilizing communities around soil and water conservation, wildfire recovery, and environmental justice. Join a dynamic, youth-led effort to bring fresh perspectives to local governance!

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to provide insights for Devon Lawson's UWSWCD campaign. This contract role (flexible, approximately 10-20 hours/week) will involve analyzing voter data, conducting polls, and identifying key demographics to refine strategies for achieving 65% vote share and higher turnout. The ideal candidate has experience in election data analysis and is committed to using data for environmental advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze voter data from Lane County rolls and public sources to identify target demographics, such as high-propensity conservation voters or underserved groups.

• Conduct simple polls or surveys (e.g., via online tools) to gauge voter sentiment on issues like water quality and soil conservation.

• Map and prioritize zones with low historical turnout (e.g., rural or urban precincts) for focused outreach efforts.

• Use data tools to create reports, visualizations, and recommendations that help refine campaign strategy and resource allocation.

• Collaborate with the campaign manager and field team to integrate data insights into GOTV, digital ads, and overall tactics.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., Oregon voter data rules) and maintain accurate tracking of metrics toward goals.

• Support ad-hoc analysis, such as endorsement impact or competitor benchmarking.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in data analysis for political campaigns, advocacy, or research (e.g., voter targeting, polling).

• Proficiency in data tools like Excel, Google Sheets, R, Python, or voter databases (e.g., VAN, PDI).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret trends and provide actionable insights.

• Familiarity with election data sources, demographics in Lane County, and conservation-related metrics.

• Ability to work independently and communicate complex data simply.

• Commitment to equity, data ethics, and progressive causes; experience in environmental or local politics is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, political science, or related field preferred, but equivalent experience accepted.

This role empowers data-driven decisions to advance sustainable conservation in Lane County.

This role is fully remote-friendly, with a preference for candidates based in or near Lane County, Oregon, for access to local data resources and meetings in the Eugene-Springfield area. No dedicated office space; work from home or co-working spaces as needed.