Digital Program Manager - Michigan

Summary

For Our Future is a progressive organization dedicated to expanding the progressive infrastructure and advancing social justice. They are seeking a Digital Program Manager to develop innovative digital organizing programs and engage voters through strategic communication and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with state and national leadership to develop and implement an innovative Network organizing program focused on online and offline volunteer recruitment, retention, and voter engagement within each region
• Serve as the digital lead for the state, directly advising State Leadership and National Digital Organizing staff on strategic needs, evaluating the performance of the digital organizing program and online organizing program efforts in each region, and leading the development of bespoke digital content
• Set statewide and regional digital organizing priorities and make resource allocation recommendations for the Network Organizing program
• Assist in establishing and monitoring Network Organizing key performance metrics, and provide strategic coaching to Regional Organizing Directors to maximize the content and efficacy of their programs
• Create and execute long and short-term digital content strategies, including statewide and network-level social plans, while monitoring and analyzing feedback from the social media landscape
• Meet regularly with Regional Organizing Directors to provide strategic direction and coaching for digital communications programming within their regions
• Oversee the growth and management of the Network Organizing volunteer community, leading high-quality training for staff and providing strategic guidance and support for impactful mobilization efforts
• Collaborate with the National Digital Organizing Manager on content development and the analysis of digital trends
• Integrate the digital organizing strategy across the communications and organizing teams to ensure seamless connectivity and maximum programmatic impact
• Build and host virtual training and informational sessions to support and empower Network Organizing volunteer leaders
• Provide strategic intelligence by tracking key national and state trends, summarizing feedback collected from volunteers, and translating insights into actionable suggestions
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Skills

• Must be based in the state of Michigan
• 2–4 years of experience in digital content development and social media management
• Experience with digital organizing and planning in support of field, electoral, and/or issue campaigns
• Experience building, managing, and engaging volunteer communities
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, internet culture, and emerging digital trends
• Excellent written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a busy office with personal enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of humor
• Experience in politics, coalitions, firms, or organizing environments required
• Experience with independent expenditure organizations and campaigns
• Creativity and a good eye for design and proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Creative​​Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, etc.)
• Comfortable using digital mediums and platforms to collect people's personal stories such as video recording and photography; video/photo editing and production skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be based in the state of Michigan
• 2–4 years of experience in digital content development and social media management
• Experience with digital organizing and planning in support of field, electoral, and/or issue campaigns
• Experience building, managing, and engaging volunteer communities
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, internet culture, and emerging digital trends
• Excellent written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a busy office with personal enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of humor
• Experience in politics, coalitions, firms, or organizing environments required

Nice to Haves

• Experience with independent expenditure organizations and campaigns
• Creativity and a good eye for design and proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Creative​​Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, etc.)
• Comfortable using digital mediums and platforms to collect people's personal stories such as video recording and photography; video/photo editing and production skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%
• $150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Monthly Mileage Stipend
• 13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays