Newsletter Team Co-Lead in Oakland, California at WeVote

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*About WeVote*
WeVote is a 100% volunteer-powered, nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to help voters make informed decisions. With 250+ active volunteers and a national reach—we prove grassroots, mission-first civic tech can have real impact.

Join the WeVote Movement

WeVote has an open volunteer position for a Newsletter Team Co-Lead, for 2 hours or more per week. You are an experienced professional with a passion for helping America navigate our current political environment. This is an opportunity to work remotely with our active team to help us get ready for multiple upcoming elections. Our ideal volunteer is passionate about politics and excited to use technology to educate voters and increase voter turnout. You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network.

About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 180 active passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. More information at https://WeVote.US or @WeVote on X.

What You'll Do

• Assemble, edit, and get reviewed our regular newsletter (in Mailchimp). We send a public newsletter approximately once per month to ~5,000 subscribers, and an internal newsletter once per month to ~1,200 current and former volunteers
• Work with our 15+ person marketing team, including graphic artists, writers, videographers, and political data managers
• Inspire other volunteers to craft text, photos, and images for the newsletter
• Work within WeVote content guidelines, leverage our existing assets (Canva), and create new assets

Who you are: Must haves.

• You want to work with an established and successful team. You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
• You are striving for personal excellence, and want to do meaningful work that will make a difference.
• 2+ hours per week during our core team hours M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• A willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
• You agree with WeVote’s Core Values.
• We are seeking a marketing perfectionist; someone who loves the iteration process, someone who strives for artistry in their deliverables.

How to apply:

Submit your resume (at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply/) and include a brief note/cover letter to why you are interested in WeVote and helping our mission.