United States onlyAbout the role:
The Data Manager will design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure needed to operationalize Indivisible’s mobilization efforts. Reporting to the Operations Associate Director, this position serves as both a system architect and a hands-on administrator. You will bridge the gap between our mass mobilization tools and our internal operational workflows, ensuring that data moves seamlessly between systems to support data-informed strategy for our actions and campaigns.
This role works closely with the Mobilization Department to ensure our tools (EveryAction, Mobilize) and automated workflows (Airtable, Formstack) are aligned with the department's needs for large-scale actions, rapid response, and distributed events. You will also play a key role in triaging internal support requests and maintaining the integrity of our distributed technology stack.
This position is a good fit for someone with a background in political technology administration who is eager to build scalable systems and deepen their skills in technical operations within a mission-driven environment.
What you'll do:
System Architecture & Workflow Automation - 30%
- Design and build automated workflows connecting our core platforms (EveryAction, Mobilize, Airtable, Formstack).
- Audit current systems to identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions for high-volume mobilization moments and national days of action.
Data Hygiene & Database Administration - 25%
- Serve as the primary administrator for EveryAction and Mobilize.
- Execute routine data hygiene audits (de-duping, standardizing tagging), manage user permissions, and troubleshoot synchronization errors to ensure clean data for mobilization tracking.
Reporting & Action Analytics - 15%
- Create and maintain dashboards to provide Directors and Mobilization staff with real-time metrics on event capacity, shift recruitment, and action outcomes.
- Translate raw data into actionable insights for the Mobilization team.
Technical Support & Triage - 10%
- Triage and route internal data support requests via our help desk (Freshdesk), resolving straightforward data issues and troubleshooting integration failures for Mobilization staff.
Training & Documentation - 10%
- Train staff and mobilization leaders on data tools and best practices.
- Create and update "how-to" guides and documentation to empower non-technical staff to utilize data effectively for their events.
Vendor & Project Management - 5%
- Serve as the primary administrator for EveryAction and Mobilize.
- Execute routine data hygiene audits (de-duping, standardizing tagging), manage user permissions, and troubleshoot synchronization errors to ensure clean data for mobilization tracking.
Other duties as assigned - 5%
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years experience as an administrator or power user of political technology such as EveryAction (VAN) and Mobilize.
- Workflow Automation Experience: Demonstrated success building complex bases in Airtable and designing logic-based forms/workflows in Formstack.
- Data Logic: Strong understanding of relational database concepts, unique identifiers, and data mapping.
- Problem-Solving: Strong ability to diagnose technical issues, troubleshoot integration failures, and devise creative solutions for data challenges.
- Communication: Experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical users and translating complex processes into simple documentation.
- Excel Proficiency: Strong comfort working with spreadsheets for data manipulation and reporting.
- Remote Work: Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
Qualifications:
- Background in large-scale mobilization, rapid response, or volunteer coordination.
- Experience with help desk or ticketing systems (Freshdesk experience a plus).
- Basic knowledge of SQL or API integration tools (e.g., Zapier, Make).
- Experience coordinating with vendors or tool contacts to resolve bugs or request features.
About Indivisible Project
We’re building something new. We’re a progressive grassroots organization that began in the aftermath of Trump’s election. We’re working to build a democracy that reflects a broad, multiracial “we the people,” one that works for all of us and is sustained by all of us. To support this movement, we’ve built an incredible team at the national level. We dream big, we support each other, and we have fun doing it. For more information about Indivisible’s vision, mission, and theory of change, click here.
We’re changing what’s politically possible. Indivisible is part of the powerful progressive movement reaction to Trump, fighting the racist, misogynistic, plutocratic, and authoritarian agenda trumpeted by Trump and the GOP congress. Don’t take our word for it; Indivisible has been featured on the Rachel Maddow Show multiple times, as well as in the New York Times and in pretty much every other major news outlet in the country.
We’re building together. We’re building a new organization every day - a rare opportunity to model what we want to see in the world. We’re deeply committed to equity and building a diverse and inclusive organization.
We’re looking for you. If you want to fight for the soul of American democracy, there’s no better place to be than Indivisible. We’re looking for more team members who are passionate about building an inclusive democracy and committed to getting results. It’s an exciting, fulfilling place if you’re someone who wants to fight fiercely for the progressive world we want to have.
Every one of us on the national team is here because we believe this movement is the best way to retake and build progressive power in this country. Does that ring true for you? If so, great - throw your hat in the ring to join our team. Let’s start #winning together. For more information about Indivisible’s organizational principles, click here.
Indivisible Project is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of support needs at the time of application.
