Teen Center Data Specialist (Independent Contractor)

Job Title: Teen Center Data Specialist

Job Type: Part-time, Independent Contractor

Location: Remote (Utah-based preferred)

Estimated Hours: 0-5 hours p/week, flexible schedule

Pay: $25 p/hour

Contract Term: 6 months, with potential renewal

Reports to: Lindsay Butrum, Policy Implementation Manager

To apply, please submit an application at this link.

About The Policy Project:

The Policy Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that acts as an accelerator for sound public policy through community education, grassroots organizing, relationships with community and state leadership, and the creation of public-private partnerships—taking both a top-down and bottom-up approach to do real good for real people. Our mission is to promote opportunity and dignity through thoughtful policy and the power of community. As a young and growing organization, we've achieved significant legislative wins in women's health, child poverty alleviation, food insecurity, and sexual abuse prevention. Currently, we're focusing on state-level policy in Utah, eager to expand our impact into areas like childcare, housing affordability, and other policies affecting working families' economic success.

Role Overview:

The Teen Center Data Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the success and sustainability of Utah’s Teen Centers. This position ensures that accurate, actionable data informs statewide programs, advocacy efforts, and resource distribution. The contractor will manage and maintain existing data tools, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with The Policy Project team to strengthen data systems that measure impact and support policy advancement.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain data collection resources for Utah’s Teen Centers, ensuring accuracy and consistency across tools.

• Support the upkeep of TPP's statewide Looker Studio dashboard, including updating aggregate datasets and troubleshooting issues.

• Troubleshoot and resolve data sharing or access issues across multiple Google Sheets users.

• Provide technical support and limited training for school Teen Center contacts on how to use the already-developed data tools and reporting systems.

• Conduct outreach to Teen Center staff to answer questions, gather feedback, and support consistent reporting.

• Collaborate with The Policy Project team to improve system usability and ensure high-quality data collection that supports evaluation and advocacy.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with Google Looker Studio, including creating and maintaining dashboards with aggregated data.

• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, including formulas and writing/implementing scripts for automation.

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to shared Google Workspace tools.

• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical processes in simple, approachable terms for non-technical users.

• Self-directed, reliable, and able to manage tasks with minimal supervision while meeting project timelines.