TEAF Digital Organizer

The Equity Alliance•Nashville, TN

9h•$2,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Assisting in developing and implementing a comprehensive, data-driven communications and digital organizing strategy rooted in TEA’s mission, goals and initiatives. Amplifying the work and impact of TEA to a broader audience of community members, disenfranchised constituencies, coalition partners, stakeholders, volunteers, policymakers, funders and donors. Assist the Director of Culture & Strategy in maintaining a strong public voice in the social justice movement and in the media to advocate for the wider adoption of equitable and just policies and practices rooted in reparations, self-determination and liberation, influencing shifts in power to grassroots organizing led by Black people, including those directly impacted by institutional harmful policies. Assist Director of Culture & Strategy in managing event attendance/registration spreadsheets; Secure auction items (with help from interns, volunteers and committees). Update and manage event attendee information and giving EveryAction; Serve as on-site/day of event assistant to Director of Culture & Strategy. Essential Functions: The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This profile is not intended to be all-inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the critical responsibilities associated with this position.

Requirements

A passion and commitment for The Equity Alliance’s mission and theory of change
Passionate about social justice and racial equity and a commitment of transformative change
Experience working in social justice movements
Strong attention to detail, planning and execution skills
Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience in communications, public relations, journalism, public affairs, or related field is required. Political campaign, advocacy work or Capitol Hill experience a plus.
At least 3-5 years of applicable level communications, campaign, or related policy experience.
Experience building a strategic communications plan that targets multiple stakeholder audiences and leverages traditional, digital, and social media platforms
Experience creating implementing communications plans for organizations, issue campaigns, or related context
Exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for proofreading and editing (experience with op-ed, news writing, speech writing preferred)
Good eye for visual content and ability to effectively present information
Proficiency across social media platforms, and understanding of how to grow and engage an audience
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work gracefully under pressure with tight deadlines and multiple and competing priorities
Ability to work both independently and within a team on multiple projects and across several time zones
Good people skills and an infectious, positive attitude when communicating about The Equity Alliance’s work
Impeccable judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive information
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive), social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok), and basic web platforms, database software, project management software, web browsers, and conferencing software (Zoom and StreamYard)
Ability to travel multiple times per year, often across the state of Tennessee, including overnight travel for events, stakeholder meetings, and community partner meetings.
Ability to drive. Must have reliable transportation, a cell phone, and a valid driver’s license.
Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Graphic design skills, preferably proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or InDesign, or Canva
Working knowledge of EveryAction, NGP VAN, and Hustle, and ThruText civic engagement software tools
Basic video editing skills
Experience creating mass emails with MailChimp and WordPress is a plus
Strong media networks and relationships
Experience using a race-class narrative in verbal and written communications
A sense of humor, creativity and innovative thinking
Competitive, warrior spirit to clap back in the face of opposition