Head of Curriculum and Training

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Company: DataDems
Location: Washington, DC

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Head of Curriculum and Training

Love data, technology, and progressive politics? Have experience with curriculum creation and instructing groups on how to use tools like VAN and SQL? Does the thought of growing an organization dedicated to helping Democratic and progressive campaigns kick butt up and down the ballot get you fired up? Then, my friend, this might be the role for you.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter here: https://datadems.breezy.hr/p/48b49d22f9f8-head-of-curriculum-and-training

Responsibilities

  • Partner with our two co-founders and our advisors to shape the future of DataDems from a curriculum, programmatic, and long-term strategic standpoint
  • Build on existing materials and develop a robust curriculum to prepare and train aspiring Deputy Data Directors, Regional Targeting Directors, etc.
  • Topics to cover include: VAN, Excel, SQL, Tableau, GIS, digital analytics, and other important data management and analytics skills
  • Ensure that lesson plans are fully prepared for all sessions at DataDems week-long bootcamp programs, with clearly defined objectives and goals for content delivery
  • Teach half and full-day sessions on VAN, Excel, SQL, Tableau, etc.
  • Lead a full-day campaign simulation
  • Capture feedback on learning objectives, curriculum, content delivery, and more and make user-centered adjustments in response to feedback
  • Evolve curriculum and lesson plans over time given feedback and needs of campaigns and other progressive organizations over the course of the 2020 election cycle and beyond

You’re perfect for this role if you have

  • Experience developing curriculum and lesson plans, especially for technical skills
  • Extensive experience working with VAN and SQL. Bonus points for experience with Tableau, GIS, and digital targeting / analytics
  • Experience training people in mid-sized groups (25-40 people)
  • Mid-to-senior level experience in a data role with a campaign or progressive group
  • Experience working with and advocating for individuals traditionally underrepresented in the progressive data and technology communities (e.g. women, people of color, religious minorities, LGBTQ individuals, those with physical and/or learning disabilities)

Some important details

  • Salary: $75,000-$90,000
  • Benefits: Health insurance & matching 401(k)
  • Location: We prefer a candidate based in the Washington, DC area, but we are open to candidates applying from across the US and working remotely
  • Travel: You will need to travel to DataDems course locations for a week at a time. You will also periodically have to travel for other DataDems related activities. All travel and accommodations for instruction and other job function purposes will be paid for by DataDems. We plan on hosting four trainings in 2020 in strategically important locations across the US

We Heart Diversity

DataDems supports and fosters leadership from underrepresented communities. We strongly encourage women, people of color, religious minorities, LGBTQ individuals, and those with physical and/or learning disabilities to apply. DataDems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Parental leave