Data Manager

 
 

OVERVIEW: 

The Black Visions Data Manager focuses on data analysis, data strategy and prospect management for the organization. We expect this person to spend 50% of their time with the resource mobilization team, 25% with the organizing team and 25% with the communications team. The Data Manager leads Black Visions’ data needs by managing critical systems, conducting statistical analysis of data from across teams and supervising the Data Coordinator. They will be a creative thought partner and co-strategist by supporting other Directors/Managers and leading a Data Team of organizers/coordinators, responsible for different aspects of our data. A successful Data Manager will be laser-focused on the precision, transparency, and process needed in data to make sure it accurately represents our communities and facilitates power for our people.

We aim to create a collaborative, joyous, workplace and seek someone committed to social justice and ready to dig into building a Black-led organization. In the first year of this role, the Data Manager will participate in our strategic planning activities as it relates to supporting our work around resource stewardship and our financial independence. 

ABOUT BLACK VISIONS:

Since 2017, Black Visions has been putting into practice the lessons learned from organizations before us, as well, our direct experience in building within the Movement for Black Lives, in order to shape a political home for Black people across Minnesota. Black Visions sees central to our work, the development of a Black-led ecosystem of arts, politics, and culture. Through our intentional growth process, we aim to center our work in healing and transformative justice principles, intentionally develop our organizations core “DNA” to ensure sustainability, and develop Minnesota’s emerging Black leadership to lead powerful campaigns. By building movements from the ground up with an integrated model, we are creating the conditions for long term success and transformation. 


Mission: Black Visions is a Black-led, Queer and Trans centering organization whose mission is to organize powerful, connected Black communities and dismantle systems of violence. 

Vision:  Black Visions believes in a future where all Black people have autonomy, safety is community-led, and we are in right relationship within our ecosystems.

Black Visions is currently in a period of growth, accountability, and development. All prospective applicants must be willing to grow with the organization as we move into our next iteration. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

DATA ANALYSIS & STRATEGY

  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in our data using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining

  • Interpret data and identify correlations using both univariate and multivariate analysis

  • Present a monthly dashboard of outcomes and campaign reports to the executive team

  • Create and maintain a list of organization wide program outcome reports and processes

  • Ensure all programs have current logic models

  • Create specialized reports and surveys as needed

  • Interpret data, analyze results using statistical and analytical techniques, and provide ongoing insights.

  • Be a co-strategist alongside team members on special projects and lead data systems for specific campaigns or programs (i.e. elections, large scale events, etc)

DATA MANAGEMENT

  • Manage and set data practices and principles for the organization 

  • Develop and update relevant training manuals and guides

  • Research and train on new data systems and practices to maximize EveryAction use 

  • Work with managers and staff directly to ensure database is being utilized consistently, efficiently, and with quality

  • Be lead administrator for all data systems across organization

  • Manage Data Team and directly supervise Data Coordinator and relevant consultants/contractors

  • Support and manage Data Coordinator to ensure implementation of training and coaching for staff

Data is becoming an increasingly wide field at Black Visions. This role will support staff in data projects within other platforms as needed.

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least 5 years of experience with data systems and analysis tools

  • Proficiency with movement-building CRMs required, preferably EveryAction and VAN

  • Experience writing queries and experience with large data sets and complex integrated systems - strong knowledge of databases and spreadsheets

  • Bonus points for experience with data visualization tools

  • Experience successfully implementing trainings, policies and procedures in a nonprofit organization

  • Preference for individuals with experience working in the nonprofit sector, and/or an academic institution, and who have been involved in fundraising or development

  • Experience in distilling large datasets, biographical information and complex financial data into actionable strategies and recommendations

  • Ability to explain statistical concepts in easy to understand language to colleagues with little to no background in data analysis

  • Strive to provide high quality support by being consistent, agile, reliable, and accessible to all.

  • Willingness to engage in the big picture AND do the work in the weeds, both as an individual and in deep collaboration with coworkers and as part of teams.

  • Must be relationship-oriented and motivated with strong interaction within the organization and across levels.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills with experience in Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and MSWord as well as GSuite (bonus points if you are comfortable with project management software like monday.com)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • A committed teammate with common sense, flexibility, and teamwork skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment, cope with change, and shift gears comfortably without losing the larger goal at hand. Able to analyze both successes and failures for clues to improvement, experiments and will persistently seek solutions, enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks, quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.  

  • Detail oriented and focused on meeting expectations of people within the organization and those external who are in relationship/connected to our work 

  • A relational person, able to build rapport with people inside and outside of the organization

  • Personal Integrity – Honors confidentiality of information, makes ethical decisions, uses sound judgment

  • Committed to all Black Lives – Has a strong commitment to gender, racial, disability and economic justice and transformative change for all marginalized people in the workplace.

Must be willing and able to:

  • Communicate needs and boundaries as they arise

  • Delegate tasks to focus on their primary role

  • Speak to what Abolition is and why it is essential to Black liberation

  • Access to reliable transportation 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage. Flexibility to work outside normal business hours that include evenings and weekends and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

*Due to COVID-19, Black Visions staff are currently working from home with a few moments (about 1x/month) when staff are expected in person. 

REPORTS TO & LOCATION

  • This position reports directly to the Resource Mobilization Director

  • Position is located in Minneapolis, MN. All Black Visions staff must have a home address in Minnesota.

HOW TO APPLY

Send PDF versions of your cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@blackvisionsmn.org with the subject line DATA MANAGER -- YOUR NAME. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the right fit is identified. 

This is a full-time salaried position. Salary will be set commensurate with experience and will include a full package of benefits including health and dental insurance, matching retirement, investment in personal development, and an expansive time off policy. 

Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience

Black Visions is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, BIPOC, folks with disabilities, and/or are, or have been, impacted by systems of oppression, to apply.