For over 17 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns.

Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community.

As an Absentee and Early Vote Researcher, you will have a leading role in investigating the details and nuances of the various data sets that see use by a wide array of Catalist clients and partners, as well as assisting or leading efforts to manage cross-departmental projects.

The position will be responsible for collecting various data types and monitoring and cataloging the details of election administration regulations as they apply to absentee and early voting.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational skills, a strong desire to learn new skills, and an interest in progressive politics. Catalist values creativity and problem-solving. Our work is on the cutting edge of data-driven politics, and your support will help Democratic candidates and progressive organizations conduct successful advocacy and electoral campaigns.

This position reports to the Director of Data Acquisition. The Absentee and Early Vote Researcher is a part of a growing Data team that supports all underlying work at Catalist.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection and cataloging of AVEV data from Secretaries of State, County Boards of Elections, and other sources
• Research and monitor ongoing changes to election administration that may impact absentee and early voting
• Document your work in a clear and thorough manner
• Plan, manage, and execute special projects as directed by the Director of Data Acquisition

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly
• Able to focus on details and make productive suggestions on ways to improve processes
• Willingness to be creative and personable, work with teams internally, and articulate ideas clearly
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to handle numerous assignments at once
• Experience using Google Docs, especially Sheets, or other project management tools

• Background check required

• Experience with political campaigns or progressive organizations

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug

Catalist offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage for eligible staff and their eligible dependents. Catalist’s Medical plan is a comprehensive PPO program including Prescription Drug coverage with 85% of the premium paid by Catalist. Dental and Vision coverage is provided at no cost to employees.

Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage

Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage is available for eligible staff. These benefits are provided at no cost to Catalist employees.

401(k) Safe Harbor Plan

A 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan is available to eligible staff with a 3% contribution from Catalist from the date of hire. Employees may contribute pre-tax or post-tax from their salary up to the legal limits set forth by the IRS.

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Catalist offers an FSA Program that gives eligible staff the ability to pay out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision/child care expenses from pre-tax earnings.

Transit Benefits

Catalist also makes available a Transit benefit FSA program to eligible employees using pre-tax contributions with a company match.

Professional Development and Remote Work Expenses

Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $750 each year for professional development / education and remote work expenses.

Student Loan PayDown or SaveUp

Catalist offers a Student Loan PayDown and College SaveUp benefit for eligible staff.

Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave Benefits

Catalist offers generous vacation benefits to all eligible staff. Eligible employees also receive:

- 14 Paid Holidays

- Personal Days

- Sick Leave

- Parental Leave

Hybrid Office/Remote Work

Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or full Remote status.