Data Analyst (Freelance) - Remote

Opportunity: Data Analyst (Freelance) - Remote

Organization: Accelerate Change

Reports to: Kim Hohman, Chief Program Officer

Location: This is a remote freelance opportunity for an individual based anywhere in the U.S.

About Accelerate Change

Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media. Our programs include:

• Scaling emerging cultural media properties

• Investing in established cultural media properties

• Building influencer networks

• Leading a digital media lab

• Driving civic engagement campaigns

Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact at https://acceleratechange.org/about/ 

Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture at https://acceleratechange.org/values-team/ 

About the Opportunity

Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance Data Analyst to support our voter registration and ‘get out the vote’ (GOTV) program for election cycle 2026. This data lead will measure the impact of GOTV outreach and translate data into clear, actionable insights.

Here’s what you could expect to do as a freelance Data Analyst (key responsibilities):

• Develop and document a clear measurement framework to assess the impact of GOTV outreach (e.g., registration, turnout, engagement).

• Analyze Facebook Messenger and SMS campaign performance, including timing, messaging, and audience segmentation.

• Conduct voter file matching analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts.

• Build and maintain Looker Studio dashboards that provide accessible, decision-useful insights for internal teams and partners.

• Generate ongoing reports during GOTV periods to monitor performance and surface actionable insights.

• Produce a comprehensive post-GOTV analysis summarizing outcomes, learnings, and recommendations.

• Translate complex data into clear narratives and visualizations for internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Collaborate with internal staff to define required data inputs and ensure alignment between data collection and measurement goals.

• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve future GOTV strategies and data practices.

• Support ad hoc analysis requests and data inquiries from internal teams as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Commitment to social justice. Accelerate Change is a mission-driven organization focused on social change and social justice, with a focus on communities of color. You have a demonstrated commitment to this work and you’d like to be part of a team of people who do, too.

• 3+ years experience with key responsibilities: We’re looking for someone who has at least 3 years of hands-on experience with data systems management, BigQuery, Looker Studio, and statistical models. Experience with voter file matching and civic engagement metrics is a plus. 

• Creative Problem-Solver: Creative thinking to find innovative solutions to data challenges

• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members

• Excellent Time Management: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines consistently

Compensation

This is a 4-month, freelance opportunity with the potential to renew. The compensation range is $70 - $95  per hour, depending on experience. The number of hours per week will vary, but we estimate roughly between 10 to 20 hours per week.

Apply

To apply, please upload your resume and tell us more about your experience on the application on our website. 

Accelerate Change is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.