Civic Data Strategist & Coalition Builder

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Common Ground Kentucky Action is seeking a Data Manager to support data-driven planning and coalition strategy. You will coordinate data vendors, ensure data integrity, and partner with staff and vendors to build robust data infrastructure.

The role emphasizes data governance, analytics, and training across Kentucky partners, with a focus on security and long-term power-building. Remote or hybrid work within Kentucky is possible.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to multiracial organizing and long-term power-building.
• 1+ year in a data role or managing multiple data projects within organizing space.
• Strong project management with attention to detail and longer-term goals.
• Excellent communication to translate data for non-technical audiences.
• Experience with data tools and CRMs (VAN, related platforms).
• Willingness to travel within Kentucky and support coalition partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven recommendations to inform planning and field strategy.
• Develop data infrastructure and governance in collaboration with partners.
• Coordinate data vendors and respond to partner data requests.
• Support internal digital security and data practices across teams.
• Lead capacity-building trainings for partners on data tools and usage.
• Support organizational health through planning, evaluation, and reporting.

Skills

VAN experience

Data governance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Digital security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

VAN

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Common Ground Kentucky Action is seeking a Data Manager to support data-driven planning and coalition strategy. You will coordinate data vendors, ensure data integrity, and partner with staff and vendors to build robust data infrastructure.

The role emphasizes data governance, analytics, and training across Kentucky partners, with a focus on security and long-term power-building. Remote or hybrid work within Kentucky is possible.