Election Year Fellowship

Position Summary

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The ideal candidate for Sapphire’s Election Year Fellowship is a graduating college senior with a strong interest in the role digital plays in progressive politics.

The Election Year Fellow will be a vital part of a team in executing digital fundraising and persuasion campaigns. Responsibilities include assisting in email drafting and production, online advertising campaign creation, building donation pages and compiling analytics. There will also be opportunities to assist with graphic designing. The fellowship is designed so that Fellows finish the program with a proficient understanding of digital political campaigns.

Salary is $3,750/month for this full-time position. This is a 6-month position that starts on June 1, 2020 and lasts through November 30,2020; a full commitment to the 6 months is required. For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to come on full-time after the fellowship is completed.
 

Responsibilities Include

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• Writing and sending fundraising emails and texts

• Proofreading and ensuring that all messages are mistake-free

• Drafting copy and implementing paid digital ad campaigns

• Setting up signup forms and donation pages

• Designing creative across digital platforms

• Compiling weekly reports of analytics from clients’ email campaigns, text campaigns, and digital advertising

• Performing other duties as needed
   

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Skills and Qualifications:

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• A strong interest in the evolving role of digital in political campaigns
  Strong writing skills and the ability to write quickly under time constraints
  Working knowledge of Photoshop or video editing experience is a plus
  Knowledge of HTML is a plus
  Experience with Google Ads and Facebook Business Manager is a plus
  Familiarity with Blue State Digital or another CRM is a plus
  Fluency in Spanish is a plus
  Willingness to work a-typical hours for political candidates
   

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To Apply

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Election Year Fellowship applications are OPEN. Deadline is April 1, 2020. 

 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@sapphire-strategies.com.

 

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