Data Director

The Delaware Democratic Party (DDP)

The Delaware Democratic Party is building a strong, professional organization capable of winning consequential elections up and down the ballot in 2026 and beyond. A durable state party infrastructure is essential to achieving these goals.

Role of the Data Director

The Delaware Democratic Party seeks a talented and motivated Data Director to develop and lead the Party’s Data and Technology Program. This role is responsible for managing Delaware’s statewide voter file, administering VoteBuilder, and providing strategic data and technology support to candidates, campaigns, party leaders, and the Coordinated Campaign.

The Data Director will work closely with the Executive Director and other staff to set strategic goals, strengthen voter outreach efforts, and elevate the Party’s data capacity. This position also contributes to office-wide initiatives, including fundraising events, elections, and major Party gatherings.

Overview

• Manage the day-to-day administration of Delaware’s statewide voter file;
• Serve as the statewide VoteBuilder administrator.
• Work with candidates, campaign managers, consultants, party leaders, and the Coordinated Campaign to implement best practices in data and technology.
• Develop and expand the Party’s data and technology systems beyond VAN, including evaluating and recommending tools and vendors.
• Maintain and update critical datasets, including voter files, polling locations, and election returns.
• Build reports, dashboards, and tools aligned with Coordinated Campaign priorities.
• Provide data and technology training to local party members, volunteers, and campaigns.
• Support district and subdivision committees with local data and technology initiatives.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure;
• Extensive VoteBuilder experience (administrator experience preferred);
• Two or more campaign cycles or at least two years of equivalent data/technology experience;
• Technical proficiency with data and analytics tools, including but not limited to MS
• Excel, Google Suite, NGPVAN, SQL, and/or Drupal;
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly and accessibly to campaign staff and volunteers;
• Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced campaign environment.

Personal characteristics

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail;
• Self‐motivated and willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends;
• Adaptable and flexible in response to shifting priorities;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Solutions-oriented and collaborative when faced with challenges;
• Fully committed to the success of Delaware Democrats up and down the ballot.

The salary will be $5,000 per month. Benefits include PTO as needed, health, dental, and vision insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week.

How to Apply

Email cover letter, resume, and email and phone contact information for three references to jobs@deldems.org.

Paid for by the DDP. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

The Delaware Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. The Delaware Democratic Party is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and strongly encourages candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law.