North Carolina Digital Program Manager 2020 Cycle Position, America Votes, Raleigh, NC
America Votes
NORTH CAROLINA DIGITAL PROGRAM MANAGER 2020 CYCLE POSITION
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.
COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The 2020 ballot in North Carolina will be crowded with critical, competitive races, including President, U.S. Senate, Governor, state House, state Senate and the state Supreme Court. As a result, we anticipate that progressive organizations both in and outside North Carolina will run digital organizing and paid digital advertising programs in the state in 2020. America Votes NC is seeking to identify an individual who will be responsible for tracking digital program at all levels of the ballot, and work with partners to reduce duplication and identify gaps in our statewide plan. By October 2020, the Digital Program Manager is likely to be coordinating 100+ programs run by 40+ organizations.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
America Votes seeks a Digital Program Manager for the 2020 election cycle responsible for coordination of digital advertising programs up and down the ballot in consultation with the Progress NC Executive Director. The primary function of this role is to avoid bidding against each other to reach the same audiences at the same time, which can drive prices up dramatically, as well as to help organizations share learnings, identify gaps, and make recommendations for program as late money comes in. This program will build on the model used successfully in Virginia in 2019. Specifically, the Digital Program Manager will help implement data-driven issue and electoral campaigns and maximize their impact in their community. This position reports to the America Votes North Carolina State Director.
LOCATION
This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties of the Digital Program Manager could include but are not limited to:
Regular individual check-ins with national and state partners, as well as a facilitating a regular call for all organizations running paid digital program.
Regular communication (via emails, calls) for the purposes of sharing information across partners.
Identifying partners who will be running digital advertising campaigns.
Tracking partner program, convening and facilitating calls, compiling learnings, and making recommendations on additional spending.
QUALIFICATIONS
Multiple election cycles of experience running large-scale paid digital programs.
Strong knowledge of all aspects of digital advertising campaigns including writing digital ad plans, placing ad buys, and tracking the efficacy of campaigns based on a set of desired results.
Understanding of a wide variety of ad platforms; experience with multiple platforms is a plus.
Knowledge of and strong commitment to progressive causes.
General understanding of how power intersects with gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and class in organizing and electoral settings.
Strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting deadlines, and the ability to manage many tasks simultaneously.
Experience in North Carolina politics is a plus.
Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary is required.
COMPENSATION
This position runs through December 31, 2020. The salary for this position is between $4,500 - $5,000 per month. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
TO APPLY
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recru...@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.