About the Digital Organizing Fellow

After generations of racial inequity in schools, we have reached a moment where increased political will, community demand, and resources can lead to the reimagination of education - but it can only happen if we elevate the voices and changemaking ability of students of color. At Our Turn, we have a responsibility to stand at the vanguard of the fight, and to walk the talk in how we carry out the work. To that end, the Digital Organizing Fellow will serve as a critical leader and collaborator with the Manager of Organizing to recruit, engage, and organize peers as well as support the development and execution of campaign strategy and coalition building through an emphasis on online activity and social media platforms. This role is an opportunity to gain leadership and professional development in political organizing and community engagement with the use of digital tools, while building local power that tangibly affects education outcomes and catalyzes a national movement. 

Why Work For Our Turn?

We approach our work with the audacity of believing that students have the power to rewrite the rules of education in our country and the humility to know that thousands have come before us in this fight. We know that young people, especially BIPOC young people, have been shut out by decision makers who shape their educational experience and respond by providing transformational leadership development and grassroots organizing experience that flip the traditional power dynamic on its head. Our team is highly collaborative and works with urgency, passion, and — most importantly — a lot of joy. We are looking for purposeful, entrepreneurial social justice activists to join us and continue the fight for educational equity.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop Social Media Strategy + Content Creation
  • Support Manager of Organizing in developing a monthly social media calendar to reflect the organizing strategy and coalition needs
  • Curate graphics for posts and communications
  • Collect and amplify stories and experiences of Our Turn members
  • Manage the execution of the social media calendar through scheduling posts and content
• Engagement and Analysis
  • Minimum of X posts across social media platforms (platforms TBD by coalition)
  • Minimum X impressions per month
  • Minimum X engagements per month (clicks, likes, shares, etc.)
  • Grow average social media engagement rate from X to X
  • Grow social media following across all Our Turn X social platforms by X%
  • Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and drive and monitor follower commentary
  • Monitor growth and following through regular data analysis and reporting of social analytics 
• Communications and Mobilization
  • Collaborate with National and other Local Digital fellows to build and test tools for activating online supporters into offline action
  • Track trends/movements coalition needs to be engaged with or amplify
  • Develop rapid response content and process to respond to current events
  • Conduct local influencer outreach
  • Exercise thought leadership in spaces that elevate local work and/or open opportunities to gain resources, which can include fundraising. 
  • Amplify local and national posts through personal handles and networks on social media. 
  • Train others on story of self, us, now to elevate more youth voices and experiences to raise public awareness and move people to action. 
• Member Engagement & Leadership Development
  • Recruit team of 3- 5 volunteers to support digital organizing efforts
  • Manage a team of volunteers by setting goals, coordinating logistics, facilitating agendas, and coaching volunteers in executing their roles and responsibilities. 
  • Support Manager of Organizing in developing and facilitating trainings and tools related to digital organizing and communications

 Qualifications

• Must be a local student or youth between the ages of 16 - 22 yrs old
• Ideal to be enrolled or alum of local public school system
• Passion for and experience in social justice and/or political causes
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse peers, stakeholders and communities 
• Collaborative work ethic and ability to work effectively across lines of difference
• Ability to work autonomously as part of an innovative team
• Ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively, including speaking in small and large group settings.
• Alignment with Our Turn’s Mission and Theory of Change 
• Must be willing to work flexible hours that will include time outside of the traditional work day including evenings and weekends. 
• Organized and time management
• Experience working in communities of color highly preferred

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this role is hourly ($15 per hour) and hours may vary from week to week. 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY 

Our Turn encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position and is committed to recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of our student movement (BIPOC, members of the LGBTQIA community, first generation college students). Our Turn does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation of origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, or parenthood. 

HOW TO APPLY

Fill out an application here. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.