Working America is the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO. With four million members,
Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job in support of
working families’ issues.
The Digital Communications Associate will assist with organizing and supporting campaigns
across digital platforms, assist in producing content for the organization’s presence on social
media, respond to and engage with member communications online and by phone and assist with
state issue and electoral advocacy.
This is a fixed-term position with an end date on or before Dec. 6, 2024.
Reports to: Director, Media Strategies
Duties:
Assist with the creation and sending of targeted email messages.
Manage lists and data to support digital campaigns.
Build and deepen member relationships by creating content for use on Working America’s social media channels to increase engagement and build issue and electoral awareness.
Help support local, state-based and national campaigns; increase member attachment; win legislative and electoral campaigns; recruit new members; and drive messaging.
Help messaging and responding to members via blast and peer-to-peer text messaging applications and other engagements.
Assist with developing and launching digital advertising campaigns.
Identify creative ways for Working America to engage across social media platforms.
Help the Communications Department create reports to uplift digital efforts internally.
Research materials for use on digital and print media.
Assist in the production and publication of website content.
Oversee Working America’s email and text message inboxes and respond to member inquiries.
Manage voicemail inboxes for Working America survey tools.
Monitor news and online activist communities to find and develop campaign opportunities in Working America’s core areas.
Provide cross-functional support of all communications needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills Needed:
Demonstrated effectiveness in creating and executing digital campaigns
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong background in, or strong familiarity with, the labor movement, movements for progressive social change and political or issue campaigns
Attention to technical and editorial detail
Demonstrated experience meeting tough deadlines and providing fast turnaround of quality communications and working in a high-pressure environment
Ability to stay focused on a particular task, independent of others
A strong understanding of organizational goals, procedures and protocols, and the ability to work within these parameters
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and able to adapt quickly to meet project needs
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work long and irregular hours where necessary
Ability to work independently within the context of a plan
Preferred Skills:
Graphic design
Knowledge of HTML/CSS
Location: Washington, D.C.
Position Type:
Full-time
Job classification: Exempt
Starting salary is $53,035. Includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution.
Working America is an equal opportunity employer.
Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications
from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and other non-conforming individuals, and individuals
with disabilities.