Vote16 Outreach and Management Support Specialist (Part-Time)

VOTE16 OUTREACH AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)

VOTE16USA with GENERATION CITIZEN

Location: Remote

ABOUT US

Generation Citizen offers tools for the rising generation to build civic skills and make America the inclusive multi-racial democracy that we need. We are transforming how civics is taught by providing equity-rooted, real-world civic education, which helps students understand exactly how governments function and how they can make a difference in the system. Through hands-on civic education, legislative advocacy and coalition building, and youth leadership development, we teach young people how to have a voice and become active citizens in their communities. 

Vote16USA is a national campaign organized by Generation Citizen that supports efforts to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds on the local and state levels, helps start new local campaigns, and elevates the issue’s prominence on a national level.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We seek a skilled and passionate Vote16 Outreach and Management Support Specialist (Part-Time) to join our diverse and inclusive team. As an equal opportunity employer, we foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves at work. For this position, you will play a crucial role in advocating for lowering the voting age to 16. You will support campaign management, engage with community stakeholders, and help increase awareness through organized outreach efforts. The Vote16 Campaign Outreach and Management Support Specialist will report to the Director, Vote16USA. Regular check-ins and feedback sessions will be scheduled to ensure alignment with organizational goals and ongoing professional development. This person will receive training on the organization's fundraising strategies, donor management systems, and relevant tools and platforms.

This remote, part-time, temporary position is expected to work up to 20 hours per week through December 31, 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Campaign Coordination (40%)

• Assist in the planning and executing of campaign strategies, manage timelines, and coordinate with team members to ensure campaign goals are met.
• Help recruit volunteers for various campaign activities. 

Community Outreach (30%)

• Engage with community groups, schools, and youth organizations through various platforms to raise awareness and gather support for the Vote16 initiative.
• Draft and distribute campaign research and materials, such as emails, social media posts and newsletters. 

Event Coordination (10%)

• Help organize and manage outreach events related to the Vote16 campaign, including logistics, participant coordination, and post-event follow-up.

Administrative Support (20%)

• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks such as data entry, preparing reports, maintaining records of campaign activities, and other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Previous experience in political science, public administration, communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in using Google Suite and familiarity with donor management software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the application and be sure to attach a resume and cover letter. A recruiter will reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a phone screen. While the hiring timeline is subject to change, the GC team hopes to have the Vote16 Outreach and Management Support Specialist role filled as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Generation Citizen. We look forward to reviewing your application! We encourage applicants to submit their applications early. 

SALARY

Generation Citizen is committed to maintaining a compensation and total rewards package that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. As we make decisions about compensation, we are guided by the following values: clarity, consistency, and internal pay equity. Roles on the National team extend throughout the country causing a wider salary range due to geographic variation versus regional roles that have a set salary. 

The hourly rate is $16.00.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are values that Generation Citizen is committed to upholding across our business operations. To accomplish our purpose of Generation Citizen, we think it takes a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, and we welcome their applications.

GC’S CORE VALUES

Our best benefit of all? The opportunity to work alongside smart, passionate colleagues who are working to rebuild our democracy in alignment with our core values of grassroots change, systemic impact, collaboration and diversity, action, and open-mindedness.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Generation Citizen offers accrued sick-time.