Social Media Assistant

The Social Media Assistant works exclusively with When We All Vote, reporting to the Digital Content Manager to provide digital and social media content support in coordination with the Communications Team. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), remote, and temporary position ending in August 2025. Successful candidates will be organized, able to receive and implement feedback effectively, and have a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE

When We All Vote is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting and to increase participation in each and every election by helping to close the race and age gap. Created by Michelle Obama in 2018, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. We empower our supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.

ABOUT CIVIC NATION

Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Seven initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: When We All Vote, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, We The Action, and the Change Collective.

YOUR IMPACT

• Develop content ideas on how to tap into current social media and pop culture trends that are relevant to When We All Vote’s target audiences
• Film, edit, and write scripts for short-form videos (TikToks, Reels, and YouTube Shorts) that engage Gen Z voters and communities of color
• Conduct research on issues related to voting for educational graphics and carousels
• Track social media analytics for biweekly and digital reports
• Closely edit social media content for quality assurance
• Track When We All Vote volunteer, partner, and celebrity social engagement
• Support community management on all social platforms
• Provide administrative support to the social and creative team

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Research experience; with understanding of how to source credible information and summarize research concisely
• Passionate about civic engagement, social justice, and the role of digital engagement in each of those spaces
• Creative as well as organized and analytical
• Experience recording and/or editing short-form video content, a plus
• Experience growing and maintaining an online community, a plus
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite (Figma, Frame.io, Photoshop), a plus
• Experience developing content for emerging social channels (BlueSky, YouTube Shorts), a plus

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Interest in current social media and pop culture trends
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse communities and individuals with varying perspectives
• Deep dedication to civic engagement, issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion

SALARY & BENEFITS

The Washington, DC-based salary for this position is $17.50 an hour (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location).

PROCESS TIMELINE

Candidates can expect the following hiring process and timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):

• May 7-9: First-Round Interviews – Introductory Call
• May 12-14: Second-Round Interviews – Writing Assessment
• May 15-16: Reference Checks
• Week of May 19: Hiring Decision announced

All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our Careers page. The cover letter, addressed to Tatiana Ivy Moise, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 2.

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Driven by our values, Civic Nation aims to recruit candidates representative of the communities and populations we serve. Towards that goal, we know that a diverse workforce allows us to see issues facing our democracy 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.