Digital Research Associate
The Digital Research Associate reports to the State Field Director. The Associate implements digital collection of field data and is responsible for characterization and dissemination of that information to field leadership.
Once again, politicians are trying to choose their voters. On March 24, 2021, extreme Republicans in the Michigan Senate introduced a package of anti-voter bills that will disproportionately impact voters of color and young voters by adding restrictions on absentee voting and drop boxes. This is not what Michiganders want nor deserve; 67% of Michigan voters supported expanding voting access in Michigan by passing the Promote the Vote Amendment in 2018. Voters Not Politicians is mobilizing a massive volunteer army to launch a campaign to protect our Freedom to Vote. We will educate and inspire voters to oppose this anti-voter effort. Because voters should choose our politicians, not the other way around.
The Digital Research Associate will:
- Assist in development of a system for collecting information from field volunteers and rapidly disseminating that information to field leadership
- Maintain an accurate real-time database of information collected by field volunteers in various formats including photos, videos, voice recordings, and text.
- Manage volunteers who will assist in handling high-volume submissions from the field
- Directly support volunteers who have varying comfort levels with technology
- Support the State Field Director and Regional Organizers, and volunteer field leaders to ensure smooth implementation
- Take on other tasks to support the field team as time permits
A preferred candidate will:
- Have experience managing information technology
- Have some experience with photo and video editing
- Be competent and confident with technology and willing to dig in to learn quickly
- Have excellent time management, project management, and communication skills
- Be responsive and patient
- Prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion
- Be conscientious and a stickler for accuracy
- Have excellent judgment and the ability to make quick decisions
- Be willing to respond quickly outside normal business hours
- Have a strong passion and commitment to democracy and voting access for all
This is a contract position for June through August, 2021, with potential for further contract opportunities in the future. Compensation is $4,000 per month.
Voters Not Politicians is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Please apply by sending your resume to jobs@votersnotpoliticians.com.