Run For Something Action Fund

Role Description Run for Something (RFS) is seeking a Director of Digital Communications to join our Communications Department. This position drives our mission to recruit young, diverse progressives to run for local office and showcase RFS’s impact through storytelling and digital engagement. In this role, you will deploy Run for Something's digital verticals, including social media, emails, websites, and paid advertising, to capitalize on key moments to join the national conversation, share stories, and educate the public about the impact of local offices. As a data-driven organization, the Director of Digital Communications will ensure we have the proper setup to track and record all the related data to optimize engagement and growth. This position requires a skilled storyteller and project manager with experience implementing and managing multi-channel digital communications strategies. While content creation is part of this role, managing digital projects and campaigns from iteration through execution is the primary emphasis of the position. This role directly supervises the Digital Engagement Associate, who carries out day-to-day digital strategies on social media, and manages external vendors. The Digital Communications Director also supports organizational priorities, maintains alignment with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals, and upholds core values while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive culture. The Programs and Communications departments are part of a unified Strategic Initiatives team to enhance cohesion and collaboration. Responsibilities - Digital Strategy and Management (60%): - Translates the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing’s digital communications strategy into an execution vision. - Deploy RFS’s digital verticals to tell the story of our work and why it matters. - Implement digital strategies, projects, and processes to amplify RFS’s work and share impactful stories. - Optimize RFS’s digital channels, including website, email, social media, and advertising. - Collaborate with key stakeholders across the programs, campaign, development, and technology teams. - Maintain RFS’s digital brand, messaging, and style across all platforms. - Own the creation of website content and manage website updates. - Manage vendors and analyze metrics for performance improvement. - Respond to breaking news and support crisis communications as needed. - CRM Strategy and Management (25%): - Manage, test, and continuously optimize and update the organization’s CRM system. - Maintain and optimize end-to-end user journeys. - Maintain and regularly audit tracking systems. - Collaborate with technology, program, campaign, and development teams to align data architecture. - Management & Leadership (15%): - Manage vendors and analyze metrics for performance improvement. - Directly manage the Digital Engagement Associate. - Manage external vendors, reviewing deliverables and providing feedback. - Lead projects from ideation through execution and post-campaign analysis. - Analyze post-campaign data to identify what’s working and what’s not. Qualifications - At least 3 years of experience managing a multi-channel digital or communications program. - Strong experience executing multi-channel, data-driven digital and editorial communications strategies. - Demonstrated skills in managing complex projects end-to-end. - Demonstrated ability to analyze campaign and engagement data. - Experience creating standardized processes for CRM data management. - Experience evaluating digital organizing practices and programs. - Proven experience contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. - Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment. - Proven ability to craft strategies for complex and sensitive topics. - Knowledge of digital accessibility best practices. - Advocates for ethical, people-centered storytelling. Plus Qualifications - Familiarity with HTML and enterprise CMS. - Familiarity with P2P and broadcast SMS platforms. - Creative thinker with a knack for identifying obstacles and proposing solutions. - Past experience managing consultants. - Experience with unionized work environments is a plus. Work Environment - Run for Something operates as a fully remote organization. - This role involves attending approximately two all-staff or team events per year. - The position requires working core hours from Monday to Thursday. - All employees must provide proof of COVID vaccination. Compensation & Benefits - Salary for this position is set at $132,600. - Four-Day Work Week. - Unlimited Paid Time Off policy. - Platinum Medical Insurance (100% of premium covered for employees). - Dental and Vision Insurance (100% of premium covered for both employees and dependents). - Professional Development Stipend. - Treat Yourself Stipend ($500 a year). - Equipment Stipend. - 401k. - Work from Home Stipend. - Cell Phone/Internet Stipend. - 12 weeks of paid family leave. - Paid Sabbatical (after 3 years of service to RFS). - Employee Assistance Program. - Four weeks in organization-wide holiday closures. - Flexible, remote work environment. - Transition payment for departing employees. Work Authorization Due to campaign finance restrictions, candidates must have valid work authorization and cannot be foreign nationals. To Apply Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to early submissions. If you need accommodations, contact us at hiring@runforsomething.net. Please do not contact us via phone, email, or social media for application inquiries.