Redistricting Data Hub

The   Redistricting Data Hub   (RDH) provides individuals, civil rights groups, and good government organizations the data, tools, and knowledge to participate effectively in the redistricting process. In service of this mission, we host thousands of datasets in all 50 states, from the census block to the district level, and continue to add new data that is useful for nonpartisan map drawing and analysis. This data is free to the public, and accompanied by technical support and nonpartisan analysis on request. The Data Collection Fellowship provides the opportunity to do a deep dive into redistricting and contribute to our data collection, validation, and processing efforts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Contacting county/state governments by email and phone to obtain precinct boundaries and other data Scraping, digitizing, and validating precinct maps Researching candidates online to collect and validate demographic and other information Ad hoc research (quantitative or qualitative) supporting data or analysis requests for RDH or our stakeholders Participating in external calls with data experts from nonprofits or academics What We’re Looking For Please note that this is a strictly nonpartisan project. Applicants of all political leanings are welcome to apply, but will be expected to comport themselves in a strictly professional and nonpartisan manner while performing Redistricting Data Hub responsibilities. The RDH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, religion, genetic information, height, weight, military and veteran status, or other protected category in employment. Prior political or redistricting experience is neither expected nor necessary. The position will include training to give you necessary background on redistricting. The list of key skills attempts to communicate all the skills we are interested in, and approximates order of importance. We do not expect a single candidate to have experience in every area, and if you are interested in the role and feel you meet at least 5 of the items on the list,   please do apply . Key skills and experiences Comfortable working remotely with a small team, and highly self-directed and self-motivated Strong attention to detail Strong communication skills; comfortable conducting outreach via both phone and email Dedicated to learning, improving processes, and helping others Experience working with data in spreadsheets (CSV, XLSX, etc.) Experience explaining (teaching, TAing, tutoring, etc) technical subjects Experience collecting data How to Apply Applications are only accepted via email - please view the   full job description   for application requirements and additional details. This is a 6-month contract position, with an anticipated June start date. We are currently accepting applications through Friday, May 1. We will review applications for completeness on an ongoing basis, but not move forward with the application process prior to this date.

The   Redistricting Data Hub   is an essential source of high quality redistricting data and support for working with the data. As a data analyst at RDH, you will become familiar with the nuances of working with geospatial data, election results, and other key datasets. The datasets you produce will be used by RDH stakeholders and many will be incorporated directly into Dave's Redistricting App. Responsibilities include: Collecting and collating data from various sources including but not limited to: the US Census Bureau, voter file vendor data, Secretary of State's Offices, and other state and local governments to produce statewide datasets on election results and demographic variables. Creating and enhancing extant python workflows to engineer said data. These data exist as both large tabular and geospatial datasets. Frequently working in jupyter notebooks for transparency and legibility to external audiences Supporting other team members to provide census, voter file, or custom datasets on an ad hoc basis Working with the DRA team to streamline their existing Python/JavaScript data ingestion pipeline. What we're looking for Please note that this is a strictly nonpartisan project. Applicants of all political leanings are welcome to apply, but will be expected to comport themselves in a strictly professional and nonpartisan manner while performing Redistricting Data Hub responsibilities. The RDH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, religion, genetic information, height, weight, military and veteran status, or other protected category in employment. Prior political or redistricting experience is neither expected nor necessary. The position will include training to give you necessary background on redistricting. The list of key skills attempts to communicate all the skills we are interested in, and approximates order of importance. We do not expect a single candidate to have experience in every area, and if you are interested in the role and feel you meet at least 5 of the items on the list, please do apply. Key skills and experiences Comfortable working remotely on a small team Highly self-directed and self-motivated Strong attention to detail Experience with data analysis, including cleaning, processing, and interpreting datasets Familiarity with extract, transform, and loading (ETL) processes Experience with Python, especially Pandas and Geopandas How to apply Applications are only accepted via email - please view the   full job description   for application requirements and additional details. We are currently accepting applications through Friday, May 1. We will review applications for completeness on an ongoing basis, but not move forward with the application process prior to this date.

The Redistricting Data Hub (RDH) provides individuals, good government organizations, and community groups the data, resources, and knowledge to participate effectively in the redistricting process. As the Support Specialist at RDH, you will become well-versed in redistricting data, processes, and mapping tools. You will assist our data team by researching or collecting critical information, and represent the organization publicly by scheduling calls with key data users and answering questions emailed to our Help Desk. You will help draft and send outreach materials, such as our newsletter or user surveys. You will work with various tools to monitor our website and generate insights and reports. Responsibilities of the Support Specialist include, but are not limited to: Assisting with data collection efforts by contacting counties to obtain precinct boundary maps and researching candidate information Providing technical support to the public by researching and answering questions sent to the RDH Help Desk Drafting and managing email campaigns and other outreach materials Working with the Director to draft scripts, create slides, and record content for video tutorials and public trainings Coordinating invitations, promotion, and other hosting logistics for guest speakers, in-person convenings, and online public trainings Scheduling and taking notes on video or phone calls between RDH and stakeholders, data partners, and other external organizations How to Apply Send an email to work@redistrictingdatahub.org with the subject line “Support Specialist.” Include: Resume 2 references (academic or professional) Short essay (200 words max) describing something you don’t know about redistricting data but want to learn, and why Earliest possible start date Only applications with all requested materials will be reviewed. We are accepting applications until the position is filled. However, we will begin reviewing applications on February 3, 2025—complete applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed.