Social Media Assistant, Party at the Polls (Part-time)

OVERVIEW                                                                         

When We All Vote seeks a Social Media Assistant to support its social media content for the Party at the Polls program. The Social Media Assistant, reporting to the Digital Director, will provide digital and social media content support in coordination with the When We All Vote Communications Team. The candidate should have experience creating written and video content for social media platforms, preferably in the nonprofit and/or political advocacy space. Successful candidates will be self-starters and have a positive and professional attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask. 

This is a part-time, temporary position (working up to 30 hours per week) concluding December 15, 2026. 

ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE

When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to increase participation in every election, close the race and age voting gaps, and change the culture around voting. Founded in 2018, When We All Vote works at the intersection of voting and culture to meet communities where they are to turn civic engagement into an everyday norm. From online voter education and creative partnerships to organizing and on-the-ground programming, our work will continue to reach, educate, and inspire millions of people across the country every year.

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. Learn more here.

YOUR IMPACT

• Support the overarching social media content strategy for the Party at the Polls program, including drafting graphic copy, captions, video content, partner toolkits, and more. 
• Compile and analyze content performance metrics related to Party at the Polls to help inform strategy.
• Track and report on partners’ social media content, engagement, and incoming requests or questions for our team.
• Stay up-to-date with current social media trends, pitching content ideas that resonate with our target audience of young, Black and Brown voters.
• Other reasonable and related duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• A recent college graduate or currently enrolled in college or university.
• 1+ year of experience developing content for a club, organization, or brand’s social accounts — especially on video-centered platforms like IG Reels, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Experience growing and maintaining an online community, a plus.
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Sprout Social, Adobe Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator), a plus.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about civic engagement, social justice, and the role of social media in each of those spaces.
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Creative as well as organized and analytical.
• 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 

The Washington, DC-based salary for this position is $18.40/hour. This role will work between 20-30 hours per week and conclude on December 15, 2026.

PROCESS TIMELINE

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

• Application Period: August 10-23, 2026
• Resume Review: August 24-26, 2026
• First Round Interviews: August 28-31, 2026
• Simple Assessment: August 31-September 2
• Final Round Interviews: September 3-4, 2026
• Start date: September 14, 2026

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 below. 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 and reviewed on a rolling basis until Sunday, August 23. 

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.