We Are Hiring - American Promise

Join our dynamic, growing team! Together we are inspiring, empowering, and uniting Americans across the political spectrum to build a healthy democracy and lasting American republic. Contribute your passion, skills, and experience to our historic effort to amend the US Constitution to ensure equal opportunity and representation for all American people, not just the wealthy few.

The impact of COVID-19 on Americans throws into stark relief our systems level failures and the need for large scale reform to give all Americans the right to be heard and represented, regardless of wealth. Join us and rise to the challenge of making this vision a reality.

We are hiring for the following roles:

Empowerment Coordinator
Communications Coordinator

Details for all positions are below. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain posted until filled. American Promise celebrates the diversity of our nation and seeks to build a team and a movement that reflects that diversity. We welcome all qualified applicants who share this vision. Applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities or applicants that speak another language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position: Empowerment Coordinator
Reporting to: Kimberly Clinch, Chapter Manager
Location: Remote or Cambridge, MA

ABOUT AMERICAN PROMISE
We have a vision of a better, more inclusive America, where everyone’s voice counts. In our vision every American gets a seat at the table and the equal opportunity to shape the life they live.

How do we achieve this vision? By overcoming apathy and division to tackle the biggest issue standing in the way of equal representation. American Promise’s mission is to unite, and empower all Americans to build a healthy democracy and lasting American republic through achieving an audacious yet urgent goal: amend the United States Constitution to stop the corrupting influence of money in our political system.

We empower people in all 50 states to connect, learn, act, and lead efforts to mobilize their districts, states and networks to ensure we pass this amendment. By working together—across party lines and city limits—we can realize our vision.

Since 2016, we have launched forty chapters across the nation, supported hundreds of thousands of citizen actions, and played a key role in five state ballot initiatives and six legislative campaigns. As of right now, 20 states have formally called for an amendment to enable limits on money used in elections and ensure all Americans have a voice, regardless of wealth. We exist to grow these numbers to the tipping point.

From a start-up, to an agile team, to a national cross-partisan force, American Promise is continuing to grow this remarkable movement and is now expanding our small but mighty team. Our might comes from our passion for the vision, mission, and goal. If you are similarly passionate about tackling big, systemic issues and if you thrive on bringing different people together to achieve a common goal, all while making history, read on!

POSITION SUMMARY
Chapters are the heartbeat of American Promise; collectives of people who are motivated to connect, learn, and create a better reality for their communities through sustained action. The Empowerment Coordinator’s role is central to equipping Americans with the skills and tools necessary to start and lead chapters, and create change in their communities, states, and Congress. Your focus is in three key areas: executing programming that attracts, inspires, and empowers individuals to take action; training individuals and groups to organize and mobilize; and supporting advocates in defining and achieving their goals while using feedback to better inform programming and meet volunteer needs. The position is full-time, 40-hours per week, with occasional nights and weekends. Travel to various states can be expected.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Execution

Demonstrate an understanding of the current political atmosphere in America, how money in politics influences policy creation, and how Americans are affected
Plan, organize, and participate in/speak at events that activate individuals and networks of people to take action for the amendment
Generate program content including presentations, training materials, resource guides, emails, invitations, website copy, photos, etc.
Conduct monthly chapter leader calls, including creating the agendas, scripts, and speaking/facilitating
Conduct monthly national conference calls, including creating the agendas, scripts and speaking/facilitating
Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the program against strategic goals and recommend and implement improvements
Track and report on Empowerment metrics to show progress made toward achieving program goals

Chapter Training

Identify individuals with the drive and ability to start and lead strong chapters
Train and coach individuals and groups of people in group leadership and networking
Travel to local communities in states across the nation to launch new chapters
Train groups of people in civic engagement, generating political power, and effective advocacy for the amendment
Meet people “where they are” and provide teaching and educational resources to match their interests, goals, and cultural context

Chapter/Advocate Support

Build strong relationships with chapter leaders, members, and advocates through in person, phone, video conference, and email interactions
Ensure advocates have the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals
Inspire and encourage advocates through your conversations with them and by working with the Communications department to celebrate and share victories large and small
Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the program against the needs and requirements of the chapter leaders and members and recommend and implement improvements
Maintain a culture of our shared vision, commitment to the mission, and dedication to cross-partisanship, diversity, and empowering others

YOUR SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Demonstrate a sincere passion for the American Promise vision, mission, and goal, and a conscious commitment to hope and optimism
Demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity
Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in the current political atmosphere, and how money in politics influences policy and people
Experience teaching, tutoring, facilitating, coaching, and/or motivating others to achieve
Experience volunteering or working for grassroots campaigns related to issues advocacy or political candidates
Experience leading a collaborative, supportive, high-functioning team or group
Experience building cross-cultural relationships, especially within Asian, Black, Indigenous, LatinX, or Pacific Islander American contexts
Preferred skill: Is bilingual or multilingual with the ability to read, write, and speak in English
Excellent interpersonal skills: able to connect with others, listen, relate, and collaborate to the collective satisfaction of the participants
Strong communications skills, written and verbal, including public speaking and group facilitation
Strong volunteer service orientation
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Able to be flexible: able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change
Able to keep a calendar, prioritize, and work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
Demonstrate commitment to the values of empowerment, positivity, courage, grit, respect, candor, and cross-partisanship
Demonstrate integrity, sound judgement, adaptability, reliability, a commitment to learning, and a sense of humor

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$40-42,000/year, commensurate with experience
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance (medical)
Flexible spending account (FSA) for pre-tax transit, health and dependent care benefits
Paid two-weeks vacation (three after one year), 12 holidays, and personal/sick days
Free gym membership at EXOS Performance Center if working from Cambridge, MA location
Flexible schedule and option to work remotely
Passionate, sociable, and inclusive work environment

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Leah Field at [email protected]
American Promise celebrates the diversity of our nation and seeks to build a team and a movement that reflects that diversity. We welcome all qualified applicants who share this vision. Applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities or applicants that speak another language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position: Communications Coordinator
Reporting to: Melissa Gough, Senior Communications Manager
Location: Remote or Cambridge, MA

From a start-up, to an agile team, to a national cross-partisan force, American Promise is continuing to grow this remarkable movement and is now expanding our small but mighty team. Our might comes from our passion for the vision, mission, and goal. If you are similarly passionate about tackling big, systemic issues and if you thrive on getting the right message to the right people to inspire action, all while making history, read on!

POSITION SUMMARY
Our Communications team collaborates across the organization to create compelling content that inspires people to act. The Communications Coordinator is a versatile member of the team, creative, software savvy, and organized. Your focus is in three key areas: creating content and opportunities for engagement on our social media channels; making the right information available to the right people at the right time; and using analytics to improve strategies and campaigns. The position is full-time, 40-hours per week, with occasional nights and weekends. Occasional travel to various states can be expected.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and Engage

Support the Sr. Comms Manager in developing the social media strategy and editorial calendar
Create visually compelling content that provides value to our audience(s), including infographics, invitations, and presentations
Engage directly with followers on our social media platforms to promote feedback loops and deeper engagement with content and our organization
Collaborate with the Citizen Empowerment department to identify needs and create social media communications guidelines, protocols, tools, and trainings for advocates and chapters that align with the organization’s goals and enable mutual amplification of content
Keep all sections of the website up-to-date, writing copy, producing graphics, and designing page layouts

Coordinate and Deliver

Coordinate and execute the sending and posting of content according to the editorial calendar
Create, organize and manage a file system for easily accessing and distributing content, internally and externally to the organization
Capture and put mechanisms in place to capture our work in high quality photos, videos, and sound bites to use in marketing campaigns
Ensure that we are collecting the right information about our audiences, through online and paper forms, to enable us to effectively segment our messaging

Strategize and Report

Establish an understanding of our target audiences and content mission in order to effectively create, edit and distribute content
Assist communications team in implementing and improving a digital communications strategy designed to achieve department and organization objectives
Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies
Stay up to date on industry and cultural trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices

YOUR SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Demonstrate a sincere passion for the American Promise vision, mission, and goal, and a conscious commitment to hope and optimism
Demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity
1+ years experience in a communications or marketing role
Experience using social media platforms to reach, expand, and deepen engagement with audiences
Experience using MailChimp or similar email marketing platform
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite applications
Preferred Skill: Experience using WordPress
Preferred Skill: Experience using Canva, Adobe InDesign or similar layout design application
Preferred Skill: Experience using Adobe Illustrator or similar graphic design application=
Preferred Skill: Familiar with Google Analytics
Preferred Skill: Is bilingual or multilingual with the ability to read, write, and speak in English and their other language(s)
Strong communication skills, written and oral
Strong interpersonal skills, able to listen, understand, and respond appropriately
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Able to keep a calendar, prioritize, and work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
Demonstrate commitment to the values of empowerment, positivity, courage, grit, respect, candor, and cross-partisanship
Demonstrate integrity, sound judgement, adaptability, reliability, a commitment to learning, and a sense of humor

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$40-43,000/year, commensurate with experience
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance (medical)
Flexible spending account (FSA) for pre-tax transit, health and dependent care benefits
Paid two-weeks vacation (three after one year), 12 holidays, and personal/sick days
Free gym membership at EXOS Performance Center if working at Cambridge, MA location
Flexible schedule and option to work remotely
Passionate, sociable, and inclusive work environment