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Souls to the Polls Wisconsin

Communications & Digital Assistant

Job Description

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Job Description: Souls to the Polls Wisconsin seeks a creative, driven, and graphically minded Communications & Digital Assistant to support their mission of building an engaged voting bloc across and within Wisconsin’s Black communities, and bringing tens of thousands of “Souls to the Polls.” The Communications & Digital Assistant will play a key role in shaping Souls to the Polls’ social media presence, digital outreach efforts, and external messaging strategies.

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About the Organization: Souls to the Polls Wisconsin is a 501c(3) non-partisan and non-profit voter education and advocacy organization based in Milwaukee, WI. Souls to the Polls’ philosophy is rooted in the idea that voting is our collective power—a tool we can use to build stronger, safer, and more supported communities. Souls to the Polls was founded in 2013 and since then, has united Milwaukee faith leaders and their congregations—with recent expansion to other cities in Wisconsin—to strengthen the voting power of the Black community.

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Roles & Responsibilities:

The person in this role will work at the intersection of communications and digital organizing. The responsibilities of the role include:

  • Create tailored digital and social media content including copy, graphics, and video.

  • Manage Souls to the Polls’ social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, and YouTube) by keeping up with comments, DMs, and regular postings.

  • Write and develop video scripts alongside the Video & Media Specialist.

  • Keep Souls to the Polls’ Wix website up to date with relevant information about elections and opportunities to get involved with the organization.

  • Support the team at in-person rallies, events, press conferences, and meetings by capturing content (both photos and video).

  • Design educational and branded materials including flyers, brochures, merchandise, yard signs, billboards, etc.

  • Work closely with communications and digital professionals who are our coalition partners and collaborate with them as needed.

  • Be willing to learn and grow with new media/communications opportunities, (i.e. build relationships with media, write press releases, etc.)

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This role would be great for you if you have…

  • At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience.

  • An interest in community engagement, voting rights, politics and elections.

  • A keen attention to detail and sense of professionalism in both written and graphics communications.

  • A strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and trends.

  • An understanding of pop culture and how to connect it to politics and social issues.

  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing various tasks and responding to needs as they arise.

  • A moderate to high proficiency in graphic design and video editing with a desire to learn and grow in the role.

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More Details:

This is a part-time remote position (20-30 hours/week). Ideally, the person in this role is based in Milwaukee, WI, or another area of the state with the ability to travel to Milwaukee on a regular basis.

 

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Richard Stockwell at info@soulstothepollswi.org with the subject line “Communications & Digital Assistant.” 

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