Voterfile Manager

Position Summary

The Democratic Party of Illinois is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Party’s Voter File Manager. This is a full-time position that will assist with managing committee access to the Democratic Voter Database, and will be crucial in our efforts to build the Democratic Party and expand Democratic majorities.

About the Democratic Party of Illinois 

In the 2022 election cycle, the DPI protected and elected Democrats up and down the ballot, while building the most active and inclusive party our state has ever seen. Our work is year round, and our programs will focus on welcoming Illinois Democrats home to a party relentlessly focused on electing those who champion our causes and our communities.

What Will You Do?

As the Voter File Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Data Director in creating and implementing a plan to continuously improve the quality and use of data in Illinois political campaigns, managing internal Democratic Party of Illinois data projects, and managing relationships with VoteBuilder Community Managers across the state.

Responsibilities Include: 

• • Assisting in building out DPI’s data infrastructure, creating systems and processes that allow data to move efficiently through modern campaign tools and technology;

• • Working collaboratively with DPI senior staff on organizational-wide priorities;

• • Building relationships with Democratic campaigns and organizations to ensure DPI’s data is being used correctly;

• • Conducting regular trainings on how to use the Democratic Voter Database

• • Supporting various Democratic campaigns and organizations with their technology and data needs;

• • Managing access to the Democratic Voter Database, and ensuring compliance with our Voter File Policy among users.

Who Are You?

The ideal candidate will be a passionate promoter of Democratic values, and should believe to their core in the power of data to create more strategic and effective campaigns, and should be excited to cement this value in the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Qualifications

• • At least two (2) cycles of experience on a political campaign, at a state or national party committee, or a related political organization. Experience with field organization and volunteer management is preferred;

• • Extensive experience with VoteBuilder is required;

• • Experience with Excel/Google Sheets required;

• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• • Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;

• • Ability to effectively collaborate and work well with internal staff and external stakeholders at all levels;

• • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and able to adapt quickly to meet project needs.

Job Details:

Applicants are expected to work primarily in-office in Chicago. Core hours are 9:00-5:00, Monday through Friday. However, you must have the willingness and flexibility to work beyond core hours, including nights and weekends, particularly during periods leading up to key election dates.

The salary range for this role is $55-60K and commensurate with experience. DPI also offers a generous benefits package with the opportunity for growth.

The Democratic Party of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.  The Democratic Party of Illinois strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender (including gender-related identity, gender nonconformity, and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability (including unlawful discrimination against an individual because of the individual’s association with a person with a disability), citizenship status, work authorization status, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, order of protection status, marital status, arrest record (including an arrest not leading to a conviction, a juvenile record, or criminal history information ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), conviction record (unless there is a substantial relationship between the previous criminal offenses and the position or the employment would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public), status as a victim or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence, credit history or credit report,  or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Democratic Party of Illinois complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), and all applicable state and local law. Consistent with those requirements, The Illinois Democratic Party of Illinois will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us.  The Democratic Party of Illinois will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an applicant or employee’s religious beliefs or practices.