Digital Coordinator

Civic Nation seeks a Digital Coordinator to join the Communications team. The Digital Coordinator will execute components of Civic Nation’s digital strategy and programs with a focus on email and social media. The Digital Coordinator will be a self-starter and have a positive and professional attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask. This is an exciting position for someone who is a digital native and is looking for a way to use their skills to make real change. The ideal candidate has a passion for graphic design or spends hours sending memes to their friends. This role reports to the Digital Manager on the Communications team. 

ABOUT THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

The communications team is focused on telling the story of Civic Nation’s work. Through creative messaging, digital activations, media relations and more the communications team lifts up the work of all six Civic Nation initiatives. 

ABOUT CIVIC NATION

Civic Nation is a home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. We empower people to take on the biggest challenges of our time — strengthening democracy; foster civic engagement, social justice, and voter participation; addressing public health crises; fighting for gender equity; and more. At Civic Nation we house some of the most innovative campaigns organizing for progress across the country including ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, We The Action, End Rape on Campus, The United State of Women, and When We All Vote, co-chaired by Michelle Obama.

Civic Nation drives real, meaningful change by shifting culture, systems, and policy. We organize at every level and serve as a connector — of people and programs, of grassroots activists and leaders of industries and organizations, of ideas and the resources to make them reality. Our goal is to empower individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive, equitable America.

YOUR IMPACT

• Provide content development and execution support for email, social media, and SMS programs across Civic Nation.
• Produce and send emails across Civic Nation initiatives.
• Draft and edit social media, email, and graphic copy.
• Track social media and email analytics for reporting.
• Collaborate and support the creation of social media and email calendars.
• Assist in developing digital events and moments.
• Support on the creation of social media graphics in Canva.
• Collaborate with the team on the larger digital strategy for multiple programs and initiatives at Civic Nation.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the department team, which include: capturing meeting notes, preparing materials, and assisting with presentations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of experience writing and editing draft copy for an organization or political campaign (including internships). 
• Experience working in digital accounts and tools, such as EveryAction and Sprout Social, a plus.
• Understanding of the current digital media landscape, including social media trends and culture.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• A strong commitment to Civic Nation’s mission and a passion for civic engagement
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills. Outstanding attention to detail. 
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage projects. 
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively, and creatively.
• Self-motivated and creative. Take initiative when you see gaps, share creative ideas, and be able to work independently in a team environment.
• Adaptable and organized. Comfort in a rapidly changing environment and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities at any given time while consistently meeting goals.
• Trustworthy and reliable. Demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• A strong ability to listen, understand, connect, earn trust of, and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization and across diverse backgrounds.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $50,000 - $59,000 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Civic Nation is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, and in consideration of guidance released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a variety of public health authorities and professional organizations, Civic Nation has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for its employees.

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment at Civic Nation unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they get their second dose of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or two weeks after a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Morgan Burke, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until August 15th.

At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable, but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.