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CPAL equips our partners and community leaders to use data so they can make better decisions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower with community expertise: By empowering community based organizations, residents, families, or frontline teams with tools, resources, and access to leaders, CPAL builds a broad coalition for sustainable efforts to combat child poverty.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview of Position:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Public Information Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing CPAL’s mission to drive data-informed, community-centered solutions to cut poverty. This position leads the organization’s efforts to acquire key data and records from local and state governmental agencies under the Texas Public Information Act and similar laws. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful and detail-oriented professional who thrives on uncovering hard-to-find information and ensuring transparency in public systems.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Need You:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimely, accurate information is the foundation of CPAL’s work. Whether we’re fighting to improve maternal health outcomes or expand access to quality, affordable housing, our ability to act depends on access to high-quality public data. This role ensures that data needs are met through strategic, well-executed public information requests—so our team can make the strongest data-driven decisions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Do:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublic Information Strategy \u0026amp; Execution:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft, submit, and manage public information (open records) requests to local and state governmental entities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack request status, timelines, and deliverables, and conduct consistent follow-up to ensure timely responses.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview, organize, and analyze documents received from agencies; escalate issues when necessary.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a centralized database of requests, agency contacts, outcomes, and response histories.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal Collaboration \u0026amp; Prioritization:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork closely with CPAL’s data and analytics team to pass off data for warehousing.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork closely with the public affairs and Big Bet teams to understand data needs and prioritize information requests accordingly.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify trends in data needs and recommend proactive strategies for recurring or anticipated requests.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; Government Relations:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay informed on relevant laws and procedures, particularly the Texas Public Information Act and local regulations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and maintain professional relationships with agency records officers and legal contacts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag legal or procedural concerns in responses (e.g., redactions, delays) and support follow-up actions such as appeals or clarifications.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQualifications:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public policy/public affairs, communications, legal studies, or a related field.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 years of experience managing public records requests, legal/regulatory research, or public-sector data collection.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong written and verbal communication skills.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrated attention to detail, persistence, and ability to manage multiple timelines.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to manage confidential or sensitive data with integrity and professionalism.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with the Texas Public Information Act or similar open records laws.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreferred:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience working with data related to public health, education, criminal justice, housing, or human services.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior experience working with public agencies or established relationships with relevant departments\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompensation and Benefits:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth, dental, and vision insurance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirement savings plan with employer match.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous paid time off and holidays.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e",
      "summary": "\u003ch2\u003eWho we are:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Child Poverty Action Lab CPAL, we believe every child deserves a life filled with opportunity. CPAL operates as an unofficial Research and Development lab for Dallas, using data to rethink public systems and equipping community partners at the neighborhood level to be successful in collectively achieving our mission to reduce childhood poverty in Dallas by 50% within a single generation. CPAL works across five key areas to reduce child poverty - Benefits Delivery, Maternal Health, Housing, Criminal Justice and Public Safety. These five “big bets” are rooted in a growing body of evidence that connects experiences in childhood to economics in adulthood.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree key principles underpin CPAL’s approach:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign for scale: Child poverty is a problem of massive scale and requires the magnitude of government resources to fund solutions of equal scale. CPAL brings together the leaders of nine Dallas public agencies with a collective annual operating budget of over $10 billion to align local resources and take collective action on promising interventions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter on evidence: CPAL develops and applies evidence-based outcomes frameworks on child poverty alleviation programs. Data is used to determine where to develop interventions and to evaluate if those interventions are working. CPAL equips our partners and community leaders to use data so they can make better decisions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower with community expertise: By empowering community based organizations, residents, families, or frontline teams with tools, resources, and access to leaders, CPAL builds a broad coalition for sustainable efforts to combat child poverty.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview of Position:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Public Information Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing CPAL’s mission to drive data-informed, community-centered solutions to cut poverty. This position leads the organization’s efforts to acquire key data and records from local and state governmental agencies under the Texas Public Information Act and similar laws. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful and detail-oriented professional who thrives on uncovering hard-to-find information and ensuring transparency in public systems.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Need You:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimely, accurate information is the foundation of CPAL’s work. Whether we’re fighting to improve maternal health outcomes or expand access to quality, affordable housing, our ability to act depends on access to high-quality public data. This role ensures that data needs are met through strategic, well-executed public information requests—so our team can make the strongest data-driven decisions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Do:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublic Information Strategy \u0026amp; Execution:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft, submit, and manage public information (open records) requests to local and state governmental entities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack request status, timelines, and deliverables, and conduct consistent follow-up to ensure timely responses.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview, organize, and analyze documents received from agencies; escalate issues when necessary.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a centralized database of requests, agency contacts, outcomes, and response histories.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal Collaboration \u0026amp; Prioritization:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork closely with CPAL’s data and analytics team to pass off data for warehousing.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork closely with the public affairs and Big Bet teams to understand data needs and prioritize information requests accordingly.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify trends in data needs and recommend proactive strategies for recurring or anticipated requests.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; Government Relations:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay informed on relevant laws and procedures, particularly the Texas Public Information Act and local regulations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and maintain professional relationships with agency records officers and legal contacts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag legal or procedural concerns in responses (e.g., redactions, delays) and support follow-up actions such as appeals or clarifications.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQualifications:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public policy/public affairs, communications, legal studies, or a related field.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 years of experience managing public records requests, legal/regulatory research, or public-sector data collection.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong written and verbal communication skills.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrated attention to detail, persistence, and ability to manage multiple timelines.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to manage confidential or sensitive data with integrity and professionalism.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with the Texas Public Information Act or similar open records laws.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreferred:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience working with data related to public health, education, criminal justice, housing, or human services.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior experience working with public agencies or established relationships with relevant departments\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompensation and Benefits:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth, dental, and vision insurance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirement savings plan with employer match.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous paid time off and holidays.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e",
      "date_published": "2025-05-29T00:00:00Z",
      "date_modified": "2025-05-29T11:57:23Z",
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