Application Guide

How to Apply for Data Associate

at Reproductive Freedom for All

🏢 About Reproductive Freedom for All

Reproductive Freedom for All is a leading advocacy organization that has rebranded from NARAL Pro-Choice America to reflect its inclusive mission of protecting reproductive freedom for everybody. What makes this organization unique is its dual focus on grassroots organizing and legislative advocacy, mobilizing millions to defend abortion access and contraception rights. Working here means contributing directly to one of today's most critical civil rights movements with tangible impact on state and federal policies.

About This Role

As a Data Associate at Reproductive Freedom for All, you'll be the operational backbone for both organizing and development teams by managing member and donor databases, creating targeted lists for campaigns, and maintaining data integrity across platforms. This role is impactful because clean, actionable data directly enables effective voter outreach, donor engagement, and legislative advocacy that advances reproductive freedom. You'll help ensure that every communication reaches the right person at the right time to maximize the organization's political power.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with running SQL queries to create targeted lists for an upcoming abortion rights rally in Ohio, then meeting with development staff to update donor segmentation categories based on recent giving patterns. After lunch, you'd clean imported voter file data using standardized naming conventions, document the process for future audits, and end the day tracking bounce rates for a new email campaign to identify deliverability issues before a major fundraising push.

🎯 Who Reproductive Freedom for All Is Looking For

  • Has 1+ years of hands-on relational database experience (likely with tools like EveryAction, NGP VAN, or Salesforce) and can write optimized SQL queries for list segmentation and reporting
  • Demonstrates commitment to equitable data principles, particularly when working with voter files, showing awareness of how data practices can reinforce or combat systemic inequities
  • Is process-oriented with exceptional attention to detail, able to maintain naming conventions, file structures, and documentation while handling manual data cleaning tasks
  • Can translate technical database concepts to organizing and fundraising staff who need actionable insights without technical jargon

📝 Tips for Applying to Reproductive Freedom for All

1

Highlight specific experience with advocacy or political databases (EveryAction, NGP VAN, Action Network, etc.) rather than just generic SQL skills

2

Include examples of how you've applied equitable data principles in previous roles, especially when working with voter or membership data

3

Demonstrate your understanding of how clean data enables organizing by mentioning specific metrics you've tracked (match rates, engagement levels, etc.)

4

Show familiarity with reproductive rights advocacy by using correct terminology (not just 'pro-choice' but the organization's full 'reproductive freedom' framework)

5

Quantify your database management impact with metrics like 'improved match rates by X%' or 'reduced bounce rates by Y%' in previous roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why reproductive freedom advocacy specifically motivates you, connecting personal values to the organization's mission beyond generic interest in non-profit work", 'Detail your experience with both organizing databases (for member management) and development databases (for donor management), as this role supports both functions', "Provide a concrete example of how you've communicated technical data concepts to non-technical staff to drive program decisions", 'Describe your approach to maintaining data standardization and documentation in fast-paced advocacy environments']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Study the organization's rebranding from NARAL Pro-Choice America to Reproductive Freedom for All and understand the strategic reasons behind this shift
  • Review their recent state-level legislative victories and current priority campaigns to understand where data support is most needed
  • Familiarize yourself with the reproductive rights landscape post-Dobbs decision and how data supports organizing in restricted states
  • Look into their partnership model with local affiliates and how data might flow between national and state organizations
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you handle a request from an organizer for a targeted list of members in Texas who have taken 2+ actions in the past year but haven't donated?
2 Describe your process for auditing a membership database to ensure data quality and what metrics you'd prioritize for Reproductive Freedom for All's programs
3 How do you apply equitable data principles when working with voter files to avoid reinforcing existing disparities in political engagement?
4 Walk us through how you'd explain database segmentation frameworks (like member tiers) to a new organizer with no technical background
5 What experience do you have with manual data cleaning processes and how do you balance efficiency with accuracy in time-sensitive advocacy contexts?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Treating this as just another data job without demonstrating specific interest in reproductive rights advocacy and the political context
  • Focusing only on technical SQL skills without showing how data enables organizing outcomes like voter turnout or donor retention
  • Using generic database examples instead of showing understanding of advocacy-specific platforms and challenges (like rapid response list building)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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