Description:
Popular democracy is a political concept and governance model that places direct political power and decision-making into the hands of ordinary citizens, rather than relying strictly on elected representatives or elite political classes.
The Core Political Concept
Direct Citizen Power: It prioritizes mechanisms such as citizen referendums, popular initiatives, community assemblies, and participatory budgeting, allowing people to vote directly on laws and policies.
Empowerment of Marginalized Groups: It emphasizes giving a voice to working-class communities, racial minorities, and immigrants who are traditionally excluded from the political process.
Mass Mobilization: It relies heavily on continuous grassroots activism, social movements, and community organizing rather than just voting once every few years.
Popular Democracy is hiring a Senior Data and Technology Manager to oversee essential data systems, strengthen technology operations, and support grassroots organizing and advocacy efforts across its national network.
This role focuses on managing CRM platforms, including EveryAction, Salesforce, and other organizing tools, ensuring data accuracy, responding to technical support requests, and providing training to staff and affiliate organizations. The Senior Data and Technology Manager will collaborate with internal teams and partners to improve data systems, strengthen technical capacity, and support organizing and fundraising initiatives.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data management, CRM administration, technical support, and training, along with a strong commitment to racial, social, and economic justice.
Position Details
🏢 Organization: Popular Democracy
💼 Position: Senior Data and Technology Manager
📍 Location: U.S.-based; Washington, DC preferred (occasional office attendance or travel may be required)
💰 Salary: $85,000–$95,000 annually
⏰ Employment: Full-Time
🎯 Experience: Approximately 10 years of relevant experience preferred, but qualifications and skills are prioritized
💻 Key Responsibilities: CRM administration, data management, technology support, data quality control, staff training, and affiliate network support
🛠️ Technical Skills: EveryAction, NGPVAN MyCampaign, Salesforce, BigQuery, CARTO, and other organizing technology tools
🌎 Languages: Spanish-English bilingual fluency preferred, but not required
🎁 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 15 vacation days in the first year; 12 sick days annually; additional paid time off; and 401(k) contributions
📅 Application Deadline: No fixed deadline provided; resumes reviewed on a rolling basis