Unite America is seeking a full-time Communications Director to join our dynamic and fast-paced Communications team. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, the individual in this role will be a critical communications liaison, facilitating cross-team planning, overseeing consultant relationships, and spearheading content creation across Unite America’s owned channels, including the website, social media platforms, and email communications.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker passionate about democracy reform. The ideal candidate is not only a skilled writer and editor but also a visionary storyteller capable of crafting compelling narratives that drive change. They will lead multi-platform communications campaigns, using their creativity and strategic acumen to amplify Unite America's mission.
At a time when the future of democracy is at a crossroads, this role offers the unique chance to make a tangible impact on the political system. The Communications Director will play a key role in elevating awareness of reform initiatives that are vital to ensuring a more representative and functional democracy. By driving engagement and shaping the national conversation, they will contribute to the success of reforms that strengthen the voice of every voter.
While this position does not involve media relations, it provides a platform to shape the voice and strategy of an organization at the forefront of political innovation. If you're energized by the opportunity to transform how democracy works in America and possess the skills to lead impactful communications efforts, we encourage you to apply.
Unite America believes that there is strength in diversity and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply.
The position will ideally be based at Unite America’s headquarters in Denver, CO, although exceptional remote candidates will be considered; Unite America offers a stipend for new hires willing to relocate. Remote employees are expected to travel 1-2 times per quarter for team meetings and retreats.
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Advising
Content Creation
Project Management
Travel
QUALIFICATIONS
OUR ORGANIZATION
Unite America is a non-partisan, philanthropic venture fund (composed of several legal entities) that invests in candidates, campaigns, and organizations in order to advance nonpartisan election reforms that will foster a more representative and functional government capable of solving America’s most pressing challenges.
Founded in 2014, Unite America and its 30+ person team has grown to be a leader in the democracy reform movement. The organization has existed in its current form, and with its current primary focus, since 2019; in that time, we have successfully mobilized tens of millions of dollars from scores of philanthropists to candidates and reform campaigns across the country.
Recent victories where we played a leading or a major supporting role to win: a major anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia; a first-of-its-kind,top-four nonpartisan primary system in Alaska that helped elect one of the most ideologically diverse slate of statewide officeholders in recent history; and a ballot initiative in Nevada to implement Alaska-style reforms in that state. We are poised to dramatically scale our impact in the years to come.
At Unite America, we are working to build a more representative and functional government that puts voters first and reflects the diversity of our country, and an inclusive democracy in which leaders embrace problem-solving over fueling divisiveness. Likewise, we have a vision of building an organization that reflects diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives; a culture of working across differences toward common goals; and a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and heard. To that end, Unite America is proud to have made diversifying our team, ensuring more equitable opportunity, and fostering a culture of belonging a priority. Our organizational values reinforce this commitment as we work to model the leadership we seek, solve problems together, and take care of one another, to name a few.
Benefits
THE PERKS
The priority application deadline for this position is November 17th, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will still be reviewed, but preference will be given to applicants who meet the deadline.