Local 1 has been on the forefront of building power for low-wage workers in service industries and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as immigration, racial justice, environmental justice, and economic wins for workers.

We seek a Director of Data Analytics and Strategy to oversee the strategic use of data in effectively supporting our union’s program and mission. Like many organizations, our union is increasingly data-driven in its decision making and now must move toward a sharp vision of data as a valuable asset that can help us achieve our goals.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Officers and Divisional /Department Directors to develop data priorities and strategies and implement them across the union, via work plans.
• Improve data collection and quality and create metrics for measuring data quality; improve linkages between datasets.
• Improve, streamline, and prioritize existing reports and build new ones to reflect organizational goals; standardize and ensure consistency across the organization.
• Be a champion for a data-driven, decision-making culture.
• Develop processes to ensure consistent application and use of analytics.
• Build robust training program and curriculum for various levels of users across the Union.
• Work closely with the IT department in the development of new mobile apps and technologies.
• Work closely with the Dues Department to streamline and improve their processes.
• Create, manage, and control budgets and report expenditures.
• Assist in building relationships in the organization, with vendors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Willing to shadow Organizers in the field speaking directly to members.

Job Requirements:

• 10 to 15+ years of experience, including at least 7 to 10 years management experience.
• Solid technology leadership skills, including high level vision and understanding of data strategy.
• Demonstrated experience improving data quality, reporting and management.
• Strong leadership and communications skills including excellent written, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in information management projects and programs, including implementing/leveraging enterprise application development methodologies.
• Unionware experience is a strong plus.
• Strong direct database design and development experience is necessary.
• Advance SQL scripting skills required.
• Hands -on experience with reporting, visualization, and data analytics tools, such as Tableau and Power Bl is a must.
• Experienced team manager with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and inspire staff, as well as oversee team growth.
• Familiarity with data governance and security/privacy compliance.
• Experience at a membership-based organization, or the ability and willingness to transfer experience from a consumer-facing company and learn our business.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as achieve individual objectives.
• Ability to deliver multiple projects in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• The ability to work with a diverse group of users is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree (experience equivalent will be considered), graduate degree in data science or management a plus.

• Experience with, and commitment to, social justice issues is a must.

Salary and Benefits:

● Salary is competitive and negotiable.  

● Full benefits package including employer – paid health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume.