Project Manager, Political Data - Volunteer

Volunteer: Project Manager, Political Data Collection - This is a remote role, Volunteer role (within the US)

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About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 150 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% remote organization. What You’ll Do

• Run weekly Agile meetings for your own team of Political Data Managers
• Facilitate communication within the team, and with other WeVote teams:
• Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Social, Newsletter Team, Analytics & Ads, Research Team, Internship Program, Recruiting
• Work with individuals on the team to find tasks that fit each team member's skill level
• Review work product from the team and propose strategies for improving efficiency
• Support and track all team member’s OKRs and Key Results. Train team members unfamiliar with OKRs.
• Follow up with contributors as their deadlines approach, adjust schedules, and communicate changes to everyone else affected by delays
• Provide brief reports in meetings via email and in our team newsletter about the status of key projects Who you are: Must haves.
• At least 1-2 hours each week during our core team hours M-F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• You want to work with an established and successful team. You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
• You are striving for personal excellence.
• A willingness to work with and support other volunteers
• You are currently located in the US and can work one or two hours that overlap with US PT per week. Not required, but nice to have.
• Help maintain and add some political data information to WeVote’s political database
• If you have more than 5 hours to volunteer each week, there are other ways you can get involved with WeVote What You’ll Gain You will have the opportunity to touch the lives of millions of Americans and be part of a movement and product that will receive national attention. You’ll gain an opportunity to grow within the WeVote movement and meet other volunteers who are like-minded and interested in building a valuable application to empower voters across the United States. You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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