Digital Coordinator
About Ascend
We’re a full-service digital firm that works with Democratic candidates and liberal causes. We work in partnership with our clients to package their unique story into digital content that is both compelling and data-driven — motivating the right people to read, to listen and, most importantly, to act.
Over the past five years, we have helped dozens of campaigns, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations raise millions online, persuade voters, and win hard-fought elections.
Position
We’re seeking a Digital Coordinator to join our team. You will play an important role in implementing impactful email, SMS, and direct response campaigns that resonate with a broad spectrum of grassroots activists and supporters. This position reports to a Managing Strategist at the firm.
Impactful, creative, and clear written content — drafted with its audience in mind at all times — is the foundation of our digital campaigns and is mission-critical for every team member at Ascend.
This is a hybrid position based in Ascend’s Washington, D.C. office. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the D.C. Metro area.
Responsibilities
- Load, format, and send advocacy emails and text messages using CRMs
- Craft compelling copy for email, SMS, ActBlue, and landing pages that engages donors and grassroots activists
- Manage and update campaign content calendars
- Assist in the creation of client performance reports, including both back-end spreadsheet management and client-facing memos
- Participate actively in internal strategy meetings and brainstorms, as well as meetings with clients
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Exceptional writing skills across a wide variety of platforms, messages, voices, and situations
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Flexibility and adaptability — including the ability to innovate and problem-solve when you hit a roadblock and maintain a positive attitude throughout
- Genuine passion and enthusiasm about raising money for Democrats and helping them win elections
Pluses:
- Experience working with email or direct marketing programs for electoral campaigns, advocacy organizations, or non-profit entities (as an intern or otherwise)
- Specific experience with Democratic digital fundraising
- Facility with data management, experience with spreadsheets, and general savviness with learning new technologies
- Familiarity with online organizing platforms, HTML/CSS, and/or CRMs (e.g., NGP, EveryAction, Action Kit, Switchboard)
Compensation
The starting salary for the Digital Coordinator position ranges from $54,000 – $58,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Ascend Digital Strategies offers a generous benefit package, including:
- A health insurance stipend covering 100% of the cost of a gold-level insurance plan plus 100% dental;
- A 401(k) plan with employer matching after six months’ employment;
- An open leave policy;
- Opportunities for bonuses based on performance and business development;
- 12 weeks paid parental leave; and
- A desktop or laptop computer.
How to Apply
Please email your resume, two writing samples, and a brief description of why you’re interested in the position to [email protected]. Please include “[YOUR NAME] – Digital Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Note: We recommend against submitting college papers as writing samples. We know a great deal of time, energy, and pride went into them, but writing done for a non-academic audience is more useful for assessing your fit for this kind of position.
Ascend Digital Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We will consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other personal characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law.