Digital Director

DIVISION: Inter-Department

PAY SCALE: N/A

DEPARTMENT: Digital Director

WORK DAYS: 10 - 20/hr per week

REPORTS TO: Director of Communications

FLSA STATUS: N/A

CLASSIFICATION: At-Will

DATE: 08/15/2025

Our Mission:

We are building a Gen Z-led movement seeking to empower young leaders to advocate for transformative policy and bold political action, predominantly at a state and local level. We are committed to a bottom-up movement that prioritizes the needs of the communities we represent and seeks to reclaim our future by advocating for social, economic, environmental, and other kinds of political reform.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Digital Director is considered a department-level position and reports to the Director of Communications. The Digital Director shall act as the head of the Digital sub-department and as such, may determine certain procedures, functions, and positions within the limitations of the Bylaws. The Digital Director leads Beyond the Ballot’s digital strategy, ensuring our online presence drives grassroots engagement, mobilization, and fundraising. This role oversees all aspects of digital communications, from social media and email campaigns to web content and multimedia production, integrating rapid response communications with a proactive content calendar.

The Digital Director manages a team of digital organizers, collaborates across departments to amplify campaigns, and ensures our digital work reflects Beyond the Ballot’s bold, progressive values. From content creation and brand storytelling, to analytics and platform growth, a core function of this role is ensuring a consistent and powerful narrative across all digital channels. Acting as both a strategist and hands-on producer, the Digital Director leads a team of digital organizers, creatives, and volunteers, while collaborating closely with Communications, Mobilization, Policy, and Fundraising teams to coordinate impactful, cross-platform campaigns.

This is a fast-paced role that requires the ability to pivot quickly for rapid response. Due to the remote nature of work at Beyond the Ballot, this position can be performed in different time zones than the organization’s ‘central branch’.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or technical school preferred

Work Experience:

Prior work in the non-profit sector is highly preferred

Experience in managing and mentoring staff, collaborating with different departments, and fostering a positive work culture

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy to grow audience engagement, mobilize supporters, and drive small-dollar donations

Oversee daily content creation, scheduling, and publishing across all social media platforms

Coordinate rapid response digital actions to breaking news and political developments withwas Beyond the Ballot’s Rapid Response Committee

Supervise digital staff, interns, and volunteers, providing guidance, feedback, and training

Collaborate with Communications, Mobilization, and Policy teams to integrate both strategic messaging and campaigns across all channels

Manage email list including drafting, segmentation, testing, and performance tracking

Maintain and update the organization’s website to ensure timely, relevant, and accessible content

Track and analyze digital metrics, adjusting strategies to maximize reach and effectiveness

Ensure brand consistency and adherence to Beyond the Ballot’s tone, style, and values

Oversee multimedia production, including graphics, videos, and live-streamed events

Stay current with emerging digital trends, tools, and best practices for progressive organizing

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer

Environmental: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors

Remote Work: Subject to change. Please ask for the most updated policies

Additional: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments. Will require travel to multiple sites

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Beyond the Ballot does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

POLICY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND NONDISCRIMINATION

Pursuant to Article 2 Section 3 of the organization's Bylaws, Beyond the Ballot will not practice or permit any unlawful or unethical discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, physical handicap or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Beyond the Ballot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our policy is clear and concise: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Allegations of discrimination should be promptly delivered to the Executive Director, the Chief Human Resource Officer, and/or any member of the Board of Directors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

Beyond the Ballot is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring and creating equity across our processes, procedures, and systems, and fostering an environment that’s inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. Our organization was founded on the free expression of ideas, and our environment reflects those ideals by ensuring meaningful mechanisms are in place to ensure that the visions and interests of every individual employee has a seat at the decision-making table.