Location: VA (remote through COVID)
Reports to: Grassroots Mobilization Director
Status: Full-time, Temporary employee - 10-month assignment beginning in early March 2021.
Salary & Benefits: $4,000/month, generous health insurance plan + 401k, required technology (e.g. Chromebook)
Who we are:
Freedom Virginia, Inc. is a new, Virginia-based 501(c)4 non-profit organization focused on building a Commonwealth where all Virginia families have the freedom to thrive. We are working to advance common-sense solutions that will ensure all Virginians – not just the well-connected – have access to good-paying jobs and quality and affordable healthcare.
We're looking to hire a Digital Communications Assistant to manage and build our social media presence, assist with our communications work, and serve as a conduit at the intersection of organizing and media.
Responsibilities:
Social Media Management
Create and manage a digital communications strategy and plan to build and scale Freedom Virginia's online presence through engaging online content
Draft, design and edit social media posts for Freedom Virginia's assets
Partner with Mobilization team to coordinate organizing events and activities, and amplifying using social media
Partner with digital consultant team to coordinate with additional online programs run by Freedom Virginia
Work with Freedom Virginia's coalition partners to further amplify our message
Create social media metrics reports to evaluate content, adapting our programs strategically
Communications
Assist with drafting talking points, fact sheets, and additional communications materials
Partner with communications consultant to build and manage press lists
Draft, edit and manage Freedom Virginia's weekly newsletter to supporters
Build and manage Freedom Virginia's email list
Pitch in on additional communications projects, as needed
Who you are:
The Digital Communications Assistant has a passion for economic justice issues and finding creative ways to advance those issues through every mechanism possible. We're looking for candidates who will approach this work with curiosity, energy and passion. Successful candidates will have a commitment to Freedom Virginia's values and policy platform, as well as the following qualifications:
1-3 years of experience in communications, digital advocacy, and/or social media management (this can be through school organization work)
Experience working or volunteering for an advocacy organization or political campaign
Experience managing social media accounts, and drafting content for a variety of online platforms
Ability to think creatively about engaging online content and audience development
Knowledge of how to use data and metrics to guide program strategy
Willingness to work collaboratively across a small team
Excellent writing and editing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in basic design (Canva, etc.)
Proficiency in basic video editing
General knowledge of HTML and CSS
TO APPLY
Please fill out this Google Form to apply.
Freedom Virginia, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, non-binary, People of Color, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Freedom Virginia, Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freedom Virginia, Inc. is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
Applications without all required documents will not be considered.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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