Summary
Accelerate Change is a nonprofit digital media lab focused on increasing civic engagement among BIPOC and low-income communities. They are seeking a freelance Data Analyst to support their voter registration and get out the vote program for election cycle 2026, measuring outreach impact and providing actionable insights from data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop and document a clear measurement framework to assess the impact of GOTV outreach (e.g., registration, turnout, engagement)
- Analyze Facebook Messenger and SMS campaign performance, including timing, messaging, and audience segmentation
- Conduct voter file matching analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts
- Build and maintain Looker Studio dashboards that provide accessible, decision-useful insights for internal teams and partners
- Generate ongoing reports during GOTV periods to monitor performance and surface actionable insights
- Produce a comprehensive post-GOTV analysis summarizing outcomes, learnings, and recommendations
- Translate complex data into clear narratives and visualizations for internal stakeholders and external partners
- Collaborate with internal staff to define required data inputs and ensure alignment between data collection and measurement goals
- Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve future GOTV strategies and data practices
- Support ad hoc analysis requests and data inquiries from internal teams as needed
Skills
- Commitment to social justice
- 3+ years experience with key responsibilities: We're looking for someone who has at least 3 years of hands-on experience with data systems management, BigQuery, Looker Studio, and statistical models
- Creative Problem-Solver: Creative thinking to find innovative solutions to data challenges
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members
- Excellent Time Management: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines consistently
- Experience with voter file matching and civic engagement metrics is a plus
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Commitment to social justice
- 3+ years experience with key responsibilities: We're looking for someone who has at least 3 years of hands-on experience with data systems management, BigQuery, Looker Studio, and statistical models
- Creative Problem-Solver: Creative thinking to find innovative solutions to data challenges
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members
- Excellent Time Management: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines consistently
Nice to Haves
- Experience with voter file matching and civic engagement metrics is a plus