Digital Director

The States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is hiring a Digital Director to lead our Digital team and support the work of the Communications department.

About the Organization:

The States United Democracy Center is a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. We connect state and local officials, law enforcement leaders, and pro-democracy partners across America with the tools and expertise they need to safeguard democracy. We are guided by a bipartisan Advisory Board of former state and federal officials, issue experts, and law enforcement leaders from both major political parties who are committed to protecting the will of the people and the rule of law.

Job Overview:

The Digital Director will help build and lead the next phase of States United's digital strategy, in close partnership with the Communications Director and Senior Vice President of Strategy and Communications. The Digital Director will help set organizational digital goals, develop and execute digital campaigns across all program areas, manage the work of staff and vendors, and oversee States United's message and brand in digital spaces. This individual will have proven digital experience in advocacy, political, campaign, or government settings, as well as a deep understanding of messaging and audience development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, and lead a team in executing, the organization's overall digital strategy and presence across all digital platforms - social media, web, email, ad platforms.
• Design and execute digital initiatives in support of organizational priorities, in close collaboration with States United's program directors.
  
  • These initiatives and campaigns will focus on critical democracy topics connected to elections, public safety, the rule of law, and the role of state officials.
• Manage digital staff and external vendors, and maintain relationships with digital and communication staff in partner and coalition spaces.
• Lead the next phase of planning and execution for States United's digital programs to build trust in elections and educate key audiences in support of the organization's mission and areas of work.
• Work with issue experts and program leads across States United (as well as vendors and partners) to develop creative digital products in support of reports and research and more.
• Collaborate closely with other senior communication staff to develop and implement cohesive organizational messaging, content, announcements, and brand visibility.
• Oversee and advance the use of digital communication best practices including analysis and reporting of metrics, audience listening, and testing.
• Oversee and manage the digital budget in coordination with the Communications Director and approval from organizational leadership.
• Lead digital special projects, including educating organizational leaders on digital trends, creative approaches and opportunities; training staff on digital tools; supporting strategic planning; and developing organizational and departmental processes and guidance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring digital staff
• Experience developing and testing comprehensive paid digital campaigns on a variety of topics, and managing multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Proactive in suggesting digital strategies to meet organizational goals and reach key audiences
• Ability to effectively manage a personal and team workload with competing priorities, including developing and executing campaigns in a rapid response environment
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to effectively allocate and optimize resources to meet multiple goals
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and democracy field, including to senior leadership, partner organizations, and elected officials
• Strong writing skills and clear expertise developing and adapting messaging for digital platforms
• Experience managing vendors and consultants
• 10+ years working in advocacy, political, campaign, or government communications; with at least 6 years of relevant digital experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on issues of elections/voting, government, misinformation, and/or democracy protection strongly preferred
• Experience using project management tools (Asana, Monday, etc.)
• Basic coding skills (HTML5, JavaScript)
• Experience managing a WordPress Content Management System (CMS)

We encourage individuals to submit their application for consideration even if they believe they do not have all of the preferred qualifications.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary for this position will be $160,000+ commensurate to experience.
• Benefits include 100% employer paid health, vision, and dental plans; matching retirement benefits; generous paid time off.

We have offices located in Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC. This position also includes flexibility to be remote.

States United Democracy Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.