Quality Control Associate

Part-time (up to 30 hours per week)

Reports to the Quality Control and Data Director 

WHO WE ARE

The New PA Project Education Fund (NPPEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Pennsylvania’s underrepresented and underserved communities of color, immigrant communities, and the youth by providing civic education and year round engagement to ensure full participation in the democratic process.

The New PA Project Education Fund believes in empowering everyday Pennsylvanians by providing the resources and tools necessary for participatory civic engagement. In order to build power in communities, it is vital that we help give a voice to the underserved and underrepresented. Through town halls, community events, and voter registration efforts, we will help our communities have their voices heard.

POSITION – Quality Control Associate

This position will work within the quality control and data team, assisting a large-scale canvassing program. The quality control associate will support the organization’s voter registration and GOTV programs across the commonwealth. The Quality Control Associate will report to the organization’s Quality Control and Data Director to implement best practices for voter registration data collection, quality control processes, and call applicants to review their registration experiences. This position may also include assisting the Director of Quality Control and Data to ensure the integrity of our voter registration efforts through resolving flags raised by forensic analysis tools. The Quality Control Associate will also be responsible for communicating the results of the quality control analyses to Regional Organizing Directors as necessary.

Because our target communities and colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, this position needs to be able to thoughtfully navigate issues related to diversity, race, equity and inclusion, and bring a deep commitment to advancing these values. Additionally, we are an organization that values impacted communities’ lived experiences and we hire individuals who are previously incarcerated, in recovery, and dealing with mental health challenges. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with regional organizing directors to communicate flags and provide remedial training recommendations
  • Audit voter registration forms for completion and ensure completed forms result in registration by county board of elections
  • Audit voter registration collection and reporting for irregularities
  • Work with other staff to expand internal database of registered voters

REQUIREMENTS

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Access to a portable computer and internet access
  • Reliable access to consistent and timely personal transportation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Strong sense of urgency while remaining calm under pressure
  • Ability to troubleshoot for effective resolution
  • Having a passion for community organizing and movement building
  • Full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus
  • Experience working 

PREFERENCES

  • Bilingual/Multilingual
  • Experience using Votebuilder (VAN)
  • Demonstrated data analysis skills
  • Ability to work irregular hours including nights and weekends
  • Proficiency in MS Office with intermediate knowledge of Excel (formulas, functions, and pivot tables are a plus).
  • Experience working in Black and Indigenous communities and other Communities of Color

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

COMPENSATION

  • Hourly rate of $18.25 per hour
  • Travel reimbursement for travel outside assigned region

No calls. Please email your resume to jobs@newpaproject.org and let us know in the subject line which position you are applying for.

Nancy Lopez Sosa

Regional Organizing Director for Chester and Delaware Counties

Nancy Lopez Sosa is the Regional Organizing Director for Chester and Delaware Counties at The New Pennsylvania Project. Nancy is passionate about mobilizing communities of color and advocating for social justice issues. Previously, she worked as a community organizer for the Farmworker Support Committee where she provided labor education to immigrant, Latino farmworkers in Southern Chester County, and mobilized them to advocate for immigrant justice and fair wages.

Nancy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Anthropology and Latin American Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was born and raised in Central Mexico and currently resides in Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Katie Zemaitis

Regional Organizing Director for Allegheny County

Katie Zemaitis is one of the New Pennsylvania Project’s regional organizing director for Allegheny County. Katie is a lifelong Pennsylvanian and has spent her life making meaningful ties in the region. She believes that energizing and mobilizing people to vote is the most powerful way to make change both locally and nationwide. Katie graduated from Allegheny College where she studied Political Science and Global Health Studies. After graduating, she worked with the Pennsylvania House Democrats in a first-of-its-kind legislative deep canvassing effort. Establishing meaningful relationships with voters and volunteers alike motivates Katie in her organizing journey.

Taiba Sultana

Regional Organizing Director of Northampton & Monroe Counties

Taiba Sultana is a Regional Director of Northampton and Monroe counties. Sultana is a councilwoman of the city of Easton. She defeated 20 years incumbent, making a history for becoming the first Asian, Muslim, immigrant and first woman of color to be on the Easton City Council. She serves as a member of Governor Wolf’s Commission on Higher Education and as a member of the College Textbook Policies Advisory for the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.

In the past, Taiba has served as an executive member of the International Youth General Assembly and has been invited to international youth conferences as delegate and speaker. She also served as a member of Emgage PAC and the advisory council of the PAK Political Action Committee.

Taiba is a social activist and has been active with numerous campaigns and political organizations. She has extensive knowledge of political activities and has maintained a focus on current political issues at the local, state and national levels.

Kristi Rines

Data & Quality Control Manager

Kristi Rines is a Community Engagement Associate for Dauphin and Cumberland Counties.

She was born and raised in rural Chambersburg, PA, where she has enjoyed growing up on the swim team and having access to great state parks for hiking. Sadly, her hometown today is also the only municipality in the state of 71 to have passed and then repeal a non-discrimination ordinance, which provides explicit protections for ethnicity and LGBTQ+ identity. While she still stands with marginalized communities in Chambersburg, she is grateful for the opportunity to reside in Harrisburg and contribute to The New PA Project’s mission.

Kristi received my BA in Communication & Rhetoric and Women’s Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, which helped develop my passion for media literacy and intersectional social justice, respectively. Kristi has spent about 7 years in Pittsburgh before returning to Chambersburg, where she completed a Master of Social Work at Shippensburg University. While she has enjoyed a couple years in mental health therapeutic support, in recent years, she has grown to love applying what she has learned over the last decade to community organizing and activism. Specifically, she is continuing to invest in racial justice, anti-sexual violence, LGBTQ+ rights, feminism, and pro-democracy movements.

Dom Holmes

Regional Organizing Director for Dauphin & Cumberland Counties

Dom Holmes is the Regional organizing director for Dauphin and Cumberland Counties. Dom is a Baltimore, Maryland transplant, who has spent the past decade in and around Central Pennsylvania, spending time in York, Lancaster, and Dauphin counties. Dom graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2019 with a Bachelors of Arts in Government & Political Affairs while minoring in African American Studies. He was a first generation college graduate, and has a younger sister who is now attending Millersville University as well.

After the murder of Trayvon Martin, who was only slightly older than Dom at the time, he was moved to become active in community based work to serve those who needed representation and support the most. He became active both in the community and on my campus, which led to leading student organizing for campaigns such as the Jess King Congressional Campaign and both the 2016 and 2020 Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign.

James Latta

Chief Operating Officer

James Latta is the Chief Operating Officer for the New Pennsylvania Project. A lifelong resident of the city of Philadelphia, James knows the importance of registering, encouraging, and activating those who feel that they have no reason to participate in politics and government. James is passionate about building effective, impactful, and sustainable organizations that can do this important work, year after year. He has served in various positions in non-profits, politics, and government, most recently as Operations Director for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. James is a graduate of the MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and resides in Philadelphia with his wife.

Katy Personette

Director of Development & Policy

Katy Personette is the Director of Development and Policy with the New Pennsylvania Project.

Katy is passionate about advocating for social justice issues and bringing that spark of activism and engagement on policies to folks in Pennsylvania and beyond. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of Campaigns with PA Budget and Policy Center, focusing on the We The People-PA campaign where she advocated for progressive policies including a fair share tax, adequate and equitable funding for K-12 education, fair housing and a fair return for work among others by calling for bold action from state lawmakers. Katy worked with partners and community leaders to organize and build power across the state to win economic justice and build a stronger, healthier, and more just future for all Pennsylvanians. Katy graduated from Kutztown University where she studied Anthropology and Sociology. After realizing her passion for political activism, she transitioned out of the corporate world and started as a statewide community health organizer for PA Health Access Network. Katy loves baseball, her favorite team being the New York Yankees, Coldplay and cuddling with her dog Nova.

Garcia Enid Santiago

Director of Organizing

Enid V. Santiago joins the New Pennsylvania Project as the Director of Organizing to expand her transformative passion for equity to a state-wide level. In the past, Enid has served as the director of support services for Pennrose, the Senior Site Manager of SBM (Johnson & Johnson account), and multiple titles for JetBlue. Enid has managed multi-million dollar budgets. Enid is most proud of her community leadership and advocacy for equity across all spectrums. As a co-founder and board chair for SELF! LV, a non-profit that supports women in re-entry, Enid has led the organization through a trailblazing year with awards, nominations, and grants. Enid ran two ground-breaking campaigns for state representatives that not only brought out a record number of voters for a primary, but she also elevated the discourse around representation in the Lehigh Valley.

Enid attended Bethlehem Area Public Schools. She has motivated communities to become involved in local politics and work collaboratively for the improvement of all. Women like her are not supposed to make it, yet she has broken all stereotypes and is looking forward to using her passion to mobilize Pennsylvanians to exercise their right to vote.

Enid was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and is the proud mother of 4 biological children and 2 bonus children. Enid is working on leaving a better world and a legacy her 3 grandchildren can be proud of.

Kadida Kenner

Founding Executive Director of New PA Project & New PA Project Education Fund

Kadida Kenner is the founding executive director of the New Pennsylvania Project, Kadida is a tireless advocate for social and economic justice issues, and is motivated to empower and excite the electorate to enthusiastically vote in every election — all the way down the entire ballot. Kadida has led efforts to stop the passage of a judicial gerrymandering constitutional amendment, raise the minimum wage, fairly fund public education, protect federal courts from problematic judicial nominees, and protect the state courts from extremist attempts to undermine their independence.  

Kadida also serves as co-chair of Why Courts Matter – Pennsylvania, an advocacy campaign seeking to protect the independence of our state and federal courts and educate the electorate about their importance. 

Prior to working in issue advocacy, Kadida was a director, producer, and writer for HBCU sports television programming – both live and scripted television in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. The Temple University graduate resides in the Philly suburbs and counts civil rights organizing icon, and West Chester, Pennsylvania native Bayard Rustin as one of her civil rights heroes.