Communications Manager, VoteUSA

WeVote • Oakland, CA

36d • Remote

About The Position

VoteUSA, a partner of WeVote, is seeking a volunteer Communications Manager to lead its communications operations. This role involves managing a small team, overseeing nationwide outreach campaigns, and contributing to the strengthening of American democracy. The position requires approximately 5 hours per week and is based in the U.S. VoteUSA provides comprehensive, nonpartisan election information to voters, while WeVote is a nonpartisan, volunteer-powered civic-tech nonprofit that builds open-source mobile tools for voters. This is a 100% remote position.

Requirements

• Able to volunteer at least 3–4 hours per week during WeVote’s core hours (M–F, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PT).
• Committed to strengthening American democracy.
• Strive for high-quality work and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
• Must be located in the U.S. with 1–2 hours per week overlapping with Pacific Time.

Nice To Haves

• More than 5 hours per week available for additional volunteering within WeVote.
• Experience in communications, PR, nonprofit outreach, marketing, journalism, or strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage VoteUSA’s Communications Team and coordinate with WeVote leadership.
• Oversee regular email campaigns to candidates, election officials, and voters.
• Develop a communications calendar and metrics to assess campaign effectiveness.
• Build communication processes, improve workflows, and document best practices.
• Run weekly agile meetings, mentor volunteers, and onboard new team members.
• Work with Political Data and Business Development teams to ensure outreach is based on accurate election information.
• Match volunteers with tasks suited to their skill levels; review work products and propose efficiency improvements.
• Support and track team OKRs, train volunteers unfamiliar with OKRs, follow up on deadlines, adjust schedules, and communicate changes.
• Provide brief reports in meetings, via email, and in team newsletters on project status.
• Keep communication documentation accurate and current.

Benefits

• Shape nationwide voter-information outreach.
• Contribute to a movement that will receive national attention.
• Gain experience leading a remote communications team.
• Gain experience managing large-scale outreach campaigns.
• Develop nonprofit communications strategies.
• Expand professional network.
• Grow leadership skills.
• Contribute to tools that empower millions of voters across the United States.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed