Data Collection Operator

Lorton, VA

Based in Washington, D.C., Quorum is a fast-growing software company and is the leading provider of workflow software and information services for government affairs professionals across the corporations, non-profits, associations, and governmental end-markets. Quorum allows users to manage stakeholder engagement, launch grassroots advocacy campaigns, and track legislative activity at all levels of government, including federal, state and local. 

Quorum provides mission-critical solutions to public affairs professionals for their work in Congress, all 50 state legislatures, major U.S. cities, the European Union, and 30+ countries around the globe. Quorum serves over 2,000 customers globally including over 50% of the Fortune 100, and has over 350 team members across the globe. The company recently acquired Capitol Canary, a market leader in grassroots advocacy software.

As a Data Collection Operator, you will be responsible for proofreading and updating the database records. The Data Collector needs to manage government contact records within a proprietary database through the use of research (Internet, telephone, email, government reports), proofreading, data audits and website monitoring.

What You’ll Do

• First Week: Be introduced to the company, product(s) and coworkers.
• First Month: Train with your supervisor and peers on how the editorial process works.
• First Six Months: Continue training, including trips to Capitol Hill to visit the offices of members of Congress. This will start the process of establishing relationships with Congressional offices, in order to best keep staff data about these offices up-to-date.
• First Year: Accept the complete responsibility of the correctness and currency of Congressional offices staffers.

About You

• You have experience working in a database or other data entry environment.
• You are highly organized.
• You are a good communicator.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• You are a quality researcher and very detail oriented.
• You are interested in political science, civics, or advocacy

About the Editorial Team 

• We oversee the maintenance of one of the country’s largest government contacts databases. The coverage includes the Federal Government, State Governments, County Governments and Municipal Governments. The coverage also includes federal and state candidates.

Our Work Environment

•  The Editorial Team, operating from Lorton, VA, is a division of Quorum; a hybrid company headquartered in Washington, DC. Editorial team members work in the Lorton office, in hybrid, and fully remote arrangements.
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• Our team loves to spend time doing fun things outside of the office - both together and remote, which we call Quorum Fun events. Past Quorum Fun events have included apple picking, yoga, virtual art classes and wine tasting.

Do you want to learn what it's like to have a real impact at a fast-growing company that is changing the way the advocacy process works? If so, drop us a line. We'd love to talk to you!

Compensation Structure

• Base Salary: $15-17/hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company holidays plus additional company-wide days off for team members to rest and recharge
• Four Day Weekends for President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Free Subscription to the Calm app
• Invest in Yourself Days - one designated day per quarter is dedicated to your professional development!
• Monthly professional development stipend
• One-time Work from Home Stipend
• 401k match
• Choice of trans-inclusive medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Access to the CIGNA Ginger App to provide behavioral health coaching, therapy, psychiatry and self-care resources
• Virtual and in-person team events 
• Bright sunlit open office concept with your own dedicated desk (if you want it)
• Inclusion & Diversity Affinity Groups to support belonging
• 12 weeks paid parental leave

For any questions regarding any open roles on our team, please reach out to recruiting@quorum.us.

Quorum Is Working to Advance Pay Equity: What Does That Mean For You?

In an effort to continue to build a diverse and inclusive work environment that advances pay equity, Quorum has implemented a “No Negotiation” policy for base salary for new hires for roles that are currently staffed by three or more team members. This means that candidates for the Data Collection Operator role cannot negotiate Quorum’s base salary offer.

Here’s our promise to you:

• We will not ask you what you are currently earning.
• We will consider years of relevant experience, relevant professional certifications/education, and performance expectations in setting what we believe is a competitive, fair base salary offer.
• We will be transparent about our compensation structure (see above) so that all candidates have equal access to compensation information and can make an informed decision about whether or not Quorum is the right workplace for them.

If you are interested in learning more about how negotiation impacts pay equity and/or why other start-ups have decided to implement a “No Negotiation” policy of some type, here are a few resources: Project Include, AAUW, Ministry for Women, Magoosh.

Note: Quorum does not endorse or verify any of the information provided in the resources on the impact of negotiation on pay equity. We provide these resources simply to increase awareness of a topic we believe is important for both employers and candidates to consider.

We comply with all requirements for US government federal contractors issued by the OFCCP, IFR, and the terms of our government contracts.