OOC seeks a Data Fellow

Are you excited about building power at the grassroots level and organizing people for change? 

Do you believe in using the power of data to lift up underrepresented voices and change our communities through voter engagement?

If so, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OOC) might be the right place for you!

OOC is an innovative statewide organization that unites formerly incarcerated individuals, child care providers, students, faith leaders, parents, and public education supporters to fight for change in Ohio. 

It is our mission to organize everyday Ohioans, building transformative grassroots power to achieve racial, social, and economic justice in our state.

Ohio is a key state during a year with critical issues on the ballot. If you believe in fighting for the multiracial democracy we all deserve, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please visit www.ohorganizing.org.

OOC seeks a data enthusiast to work on our data team for our 2024 voter engagement and organizing programs.

The Data Fellow position is part-time (20 hours/week) through November 2024, with a flexible schedule, including some set meetings and training during business hours and occasional evening or weekend work. This remote role requires computer literacy and the ability to work independently, staying organized and self-motivated without daily office presence. Attendance at in-person training and events in Ohio is necessary, and the fellow must be reachable during working hours for communication with the IVE Director and Data Director. Responsibilities include completing a nightly reporting form to track progress and provide feedback, and having reliable internet access is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the organization to track, organize, and regularly update our staff metrics for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure best practices for data collection and recording across programs, civic engagement, advocacy, fundraising, and get-out-the-vote efforts.

  • Support the Data Director and Integrated Voter Engagement Director to implement impactful plans for large-scale civic engagement and advocacy in Ohio.

  • Support organizing and voter engagement teams to collect and report quantitative and qualitative data.

  • Support employee compliance with best practices around data security.

Key Qualifications

  • Commitment to our mission, with an appreciation for the role of community organizing in social change and movement building

  • Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings

  • Strong time management and organizational skills, including experience managing multiple projects; ability to work independently, triage, and prioritize among competing projects and deadlines

  • Familiarity with civic and social engagement

  • Comfortable working with computers and smartphones. Ability and willingness to learn how to use new software and apps; training will be provided.

  • Patience and ability to work well with people at a variety of skill and experience levels, including being able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are based on campaign needs and may change at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation

$25 per hr / $500 per week

Start date: August 19, 2024.

Position end date: November 29, 2024.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement 

The Ohio Organizing Collaborative provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, criminal history, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application Instructions 

We believe that marginalized communities must be centered in the work we do and strongly encourage people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people to apply.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, a writing sample and/or digital portfolio, your resume and three professional references to ooc_hr@ohorganizing.org.