JOB OPENINGS
ELECTION FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our Elections Fellowship Program. As an Elections Fellow, you will play a critical role in supporting our elections work, including voter outreach, education campaigns, and policy advocacy. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of election administration and voter engagement while contributing to the strengthening of democracy.
This position will be funded by PIVOT in partnership with Rising Voices. The vision of PIVOT is to be a collective voice for progressive Vietnamese Americans, to engage and empower Vietnamese Americans through civic engagement and leadership development, and to support policies and candidates that are aligned with our values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Voter Outreach and Engagement: Assist in planning and executing voter outreach initiatives, including canvassing, phone banking, text messaging, and outreach at community events.
Education Campaigns: Develop and distribute educational materials on voter rights, registration processes, and election dates along with providing cultural and other expertise to other organizations.
Policy Advocacy: Support advocacy efforts for policies that enhance voter access and protect voting rights. Monitor legislative developments and participate in coalition meetings.
Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data on voter participation and engagement. Prepare reports to inform strategy and measure impact.
Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for various election-related activities such as door knocking or lit drops (if possible).
Communications: Assist in creating mailers and other print outreach activities to raise awareness about elections and our work.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
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At least 18 years of age.
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Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
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Passion for voting rights, democracy, and civic engagement.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Experience with community organizing, volunteer coordination, or advocacy is a plus.
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Experience with campaigns and knowledge of the Vietnamese-American community preferred, but not required.
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Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
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Computer or laptop with webcam capabilities.
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Ability to speak, read, or write in Vietnamese preferred, but not required.
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Valid Driver’s License and/or access to reliable transportation within the metro Detroit area.
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Comfort working with groups of people who are diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, age, religious affiliation, English language proficiency, class, education background, immigration status, and ability.
PAY & BENEFITS
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Hands-on experience in election administration and voter engagement.
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Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship.
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Networking opportunities with leaders in the field of voting rights and civic engagement.
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Hourly wage of $25/hour, for 20-40 hours per week (dependent on organizational needs and fellow availability)
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Potential for academic credit, depending on institutional requirements, through PIVOT.
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SOCIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
As a power-building organization, Rising Voices is committed to building a digital outreach program as a key component to building unity, collaboration, and civic participation in our Asian American communities. Digital content is incorporated in Rising Voices advocacy campaigns as a means to provide civic and resource information, amplify the visibility of Asian Americans in Michigan, provide visioning for a just and diverse future as well as advance Rising Voices’ organizing and electoral objectives.
With the goal of integrating community members in a progressive ladder of engagement, the Social Media Manager will be responsible for bridging Rising Voices’ digital outreach with our in-person organizing and electoral programs to expand our base and create an established digital presence for the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this manner. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Create engaging and informative social media content for multiple platforms to highlight issues and organizational statements, engage community members and convert digital engagement into in-person activation.
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Maintain constant social media stream on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/TikTok/WhatsApp and other digital platforms with one to two posts a day on FB, Twitter, Instagram
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Meet with Communications, Policy and Organizing Directors on a weekly basis to map out social media strategy for campaign support
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Attend weekly staff meetings as well as weekly production meetings with Digital Organizer and Cultural Strategist
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Find potential members and activists online and further develop those relationships through phone, video, and in-person communications to be folded into organizing programs.
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In coordination with Cultural Strategist, establish relationships with social media influencers to develop a strong network
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Manage content development, designer commissions, vendors and platform guest takeovers
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Curate repostings from partner organizations or relevant news and write appropriate toplines that include tags to amplify partners
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Respond to direct messaging inquiries via social media platforms
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Define KPIs and KRAs for social media campaigns
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Track and report regularly on key performance metrics to demonstrate improved engagement and growth.
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Use social media marketing tools such as Buffer and Hootsuite
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Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics
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Maintain awareness of social media trends and incorporate them into digital strategy when appropriate
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience in creating social media strategies and long-term campaigns
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Knowledge of best practices for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Creative ability to craft engaging content
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Organized and able to multitask
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a part-time, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $25/hour. Rising Voices offers all employees full health, vision, and dental coverage, workers comp, long-term disability, basic life insurance and 401K retirement plan.
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