Virginia Civic Engagement Table: Data Consultant (Contract)

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Job Post

United States · Remote

Posted on May 30, 2026

Virginia Civic Engagement Table: Data Consultant (Contract)

LOCATION

Remote

SALARY

$5000 - $20000 (One Time Payment (Contractor))

DESIRED SKILLS

SQL

COMPANY

Virginia Civic Engagement Table

DEPARTMENT

Data

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Non-Profit

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please include the following: 1. Consultant or Team Overview - Organizational structure and location - Relevant experience and expertise 2. Approach & Work Model - Pricing and billing model - Whether a baseline retainer is required and what it includes 3. Project Information - Typical turnaround times - Availability expectations - Examples of previous data reports and/or visualizations 4. Relevant Experience or Case Studies - Especially with civic, nonprofit, advocacy, or election-adjacent work 5. Staffing & Account Management - Team members assigned to VCET - Points of contact and communication norms 6. Pricing Structure - Hourly rates, retainers, or project-based pricing - Any minimum commitments - Transparency around additional or surge costs 7. Availability - Availability during June - August of 2026

APPLY BY

June 8, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization Overview

Some fights can’t wait. When democracy is under threat, when barriers to civic participation rise, and when leadership pipelines need investment, the Virginia Civic Engagement Table (VCET) steps in. We are the strategic force behind Virginia’s progressive movement, ensuring that voting rights are protected, civic voices are amplified, and the next generation of leaders is ready to take action.

Our impact speaks for itself:

  • Election Protection: We’ve safeguarded votes across the state, ensuring Virginians have the resources they need to cast their ballots.

  • Organizing Community: We led statewide coalitions to expand equity and justice in Virginia, ensuring that everyone has the right to live, work, and have a voice in their community regardless of their background.

  • Leadership Pipeline: Our leadership program alumni are running for office, organizing movements, and reshaping what’s possible in our communities. We listen. We connect. We make sure progress doesn’t stall. When others don’t have the capacity, we fill the gaps; providing the tools, research, and strategy that drive real change.

The Virginia Civic Engagement Table (VCET) seeks proposals from data consultants with experience compiling and analyzing voter data at the state and local level. Proposals should clearly outline how flexibility, capacity, and responsiveness will be maintained under the proposed pricing structure. VCET is seeking a partner that:

  • Has experience analyzing voter data for nonprofit, advocacy, or civic engagement work

  • Has experience with SQL and other coding languages

  • Understands 501(c)(3) compliance and nonpartisan messaging

  • Brings an equity-centered, culturally competent approach

  • Preferred but not required: A familiarity with Virginia’s geography & political landscape

Scope of Work

Proposers may respond to all or a subset of the following services. Preference will be given to partners that can support multiple areas cohesively. 2025 General Election Analysis Analysis support may include:

  • Data visualization, with a focus on comparing 2021’s & 2025’s elections

  • Analysis of voter participation and demographic data

  • Accessing & analyzing data using SQL

  • Presentations and slide decks

  • Working with our national affiliate, State Voices, as needed

  • Compilation of report to serve as historical resource for VCET staff

Expectations:

  • Strong understanding of data over multiple years with a keen eye for narrative threads

  • Preparing historical data for VCET about Virginia’s elections and changing landscape

  • Strong visual storytelling aligned with civic and democracy-focused work

  • Ability to meet short turnaround timelines when required

  • Ability to work within VCET’s existing brand guidelines

Equity, Values & Accessibility

VCET values partners that:

  • Practice equity-centered and culturally responsive communications

  • Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity

  • Have experience working with communities historically excluded from civic power

Desired Consultant Qualifications

Proposals should demonstrate:

  • Experience with nonprofit, advocacy, or civic engagement organizations

  • Clear understanding of 501(c)(3) compliance

  • Airtable & monday.com expertise

  • Experience with SQL and other coding languages

  • Strong project management and communication practices

  • Ability to collaborate closely with in-house staff

  • Virginia-based operations or deep familiarity with Virginia’s civic landscape

Contract Term

VCET anticipates engaging this data consultant for a project lasting approximately 3 months, with the possibility of a yearly relationship.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Relevant experience and demonstrated data expertise

  • Understanding of VCET’s mission and civic context

  • Responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to speak about data in an accessible way

  • Alignment with VCET’s equity values

  • Cost transparency and value

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