Communications Manager, VoteUSA in Oakland, California at WeVote

Remote (U.S.‑based) • Volunteer • Communications Leadership • Civic Engagement

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WeVote’s partner VoteUSA has an open volunteering position for a Communications Manager (~5 hours per week) who wants to use their existing skills, grow new ones, and help strengthen American democracy.

Vote-USA.org informs and educates voters by producing comprehensive, nonpartisan election information for national, state, and many local elections. Founded in 2003 by Ron Kahlow, VoteUSA has researched 20,000+ candidates and 500+ issues, helping voters understand who and what they are voting for. The organization continues to close the voter‑information gap through accessible, factual election data.

A longtime partner of VoteUSA, WeVote is a nonpartisan, volunteer-powered civic‑tech nonprofit and a Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. With 150+ active volunteers, WeVote builds open‑source mobile tools that help voters make informed decisions in about eight minutes — including downloading the WeVote Ballot Guide app. Learn more at https://WeVote.US or @WeVote. We are a 100% remote organization.

As Communications Manager, you will lead VoteUSA’s communications operations, manage a small team, and oversee nationwide outreach campaigns.

• Team Leadership — Manage VoteUSA’s Communications Team and coordinate with WeVote leadership.

• Email Campaign Oversight — Oversee regular email campaigns to candidates, election officials, and voters (candidate outreach, election official verification, voter education/GOTV, volunteer communications).

• Communications Calendar — Develop a communications calendar and metrics to assess campaign effectiveness (engagement, response rates, etc.).

• Workflow Improvement — Build communication processes, improve workflows, and document best practices for consistency and efficiency.

• Agile Team Management — Run weekly agile meetings, mentor volunteers, and onboard new team members.

• Cross‑Team Collaboration — Work with Political Data and Business Development teams to ensure outreach is based on accurate election information.

• Task Assignment — Match volunteers with tasks suited to their skill levels; review work products and propose efficiency improvements.

• OKR Management — Support and track team OKRs, train volunteers unfamiliar with OKRs, follow up on deadlines, adjust schedules, and communicate changes.

• Reporting — Provide brief reports in meetings, via email, and in team newsletters on project status.

• Documentation — Keep communication documentation accurate and current.

• Weekly Availability — Able to volunteer at least 3–4 hours per week during WeVote’s core hours (M–F, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PT).

• Commitment to Democracy — You want to work with an established, successful team and are committed to strengthening American democracy.

• Personal Excellence — You strive for high‑quality work and continuous improvement.

• Collaboration — Willingness to work with and support other volunteers.

• U.S. Location — Must be located in the U.S. with 1–2 hours per week overlapping with Pacific Time.

• Additional Volunteering — If you have more than 5 hours per week, opportunities exist to contribute more broadly within WeVote.

• Communications Background — Experience in communications, PR, nonprofit outreach, marketing, journalism, or strong written communication skills.

You will help shape nationwide voter‑information outreach and contribute to a movement that will receive national attention. You’ll gain experience leading a remote communications team, managing large‑scale outreach campaigns, and developing nonprofit communications strategies. You’ll also expand your professional network, grow leadership skills, and contribute to tools that empower millions of voters across the United States.