Overview
The CFT is the California affiliate of the AFT, AFL-CIO, representing education workers in public and private schools and colleges, from early childhood through higher education.
The Data Management Director is responsible for providing data and technical support to the CFT and AFT Locals in California and manages a broad spectrum of CFT’s information technology needs. The Data Management Director also has direct responsibility for supporting CFT locals in developing and maintaining accurate data on members and potential members throughout California. This responsibility entails working closely with the CFT, AFT, and California CFT locals, including training locals in membership software programs and procedures.
Working under the general direction of the CFT president or her/his designee, this position will coordinate with CFT Leadership and AFT. A significant portion of duties require on-site presence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a resource for information management and technology, including the managing of internal lists, daily technical operations, and coordination of technology services.
- Provide technical support to CFT locals on AFT electronic membership platforms.
- Develop and provide data management training on AFT-provided electronic data management platforms and support locals in membership and dues tracking.
- Serve as a liaison between CFT and AFT’s Technology and Membership Department
- Provide data management support to the CFT Political Department for elections and campaigns.
- Provide data management support to the CFT Organizing Department during new organizing and membership outreach drives.
- Provide regular reports and updates on CFT membership, both on a statewide and local basis.
- In consultation with the CFT Communications Department, establish and maintain electronic communications infrastructure, including email, listservs, and website technology for CFT.
- Serve as a resource for CFT and its locals on technology service vendors, services, and contracts.
- Establish and maintain relationships with IT providers, telephone companies, and ISPs, including AV companies.
- Provide technical support for the CFT website and CFT locals as requested.
- Assess CFT’s technology needs.
- Other duties as assigned.