Communications Associate

The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) (mavotertable.org), a fiscal project of Third Sector New England, Inc (TSNE) (tsne.org), was formed in 2011 to build power among the “New American Majority” – low-income, people of color, young people, and new citizens. Our theory of change is rooted in an analysis that grassroots organizing is the means to achieving racial and economic justice. We utilize and embed civic engagement tactics as a means to build power. MVT partner organizations work across Massachusetts, where there is a density of low-income and communities of color.  The Massachusetts Voter Table is the local affiliate of State Voices. 

Our core work is supporting our 40+ grassroots Table member partners’ efforts to increase civic engagement – whether through policy advocacy, movement building, protest, voter registration, voter education, and voter turnout.

The Communications Associate will take the lead on crafting, sharing, and amplifying the stories about why voter engagement, grassroots advocacy, and community organizing lead to a more equitable democracy.

Essential Functions

The Communications Associate will take the lead on:

• Digital organizing-
  • Manage communications via email, SMS text, and social media with partners and supporters. 
  • Create long- and short-term digital communications strategies across a variety of platforms. 
  • Highlight the work of partner organizations through social media and other digital platforms.
• Design and create multilingual voter education materials, including the coordination of translation of written materials, and printing and distributing them to partners.
• Message development to further grassroots advocacy-
  • Support written media publications written by the Executive Director and/or Development Director. 
  • Connect partner organizations with media opportunities.
• Update the MVT-owned Square Space website on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Create a newsletter for supporters monthly.
• Participate in State Voices Comms Choir meetings and execute integration of national messaging campaigns into local state communications.

The Communications Associate will work closely with the Field Director and Manager for communications support for field work:

• Provide strategic guidance and technical support to assist partners with developing and implementing statewide digital strategies to advance electoral/policy campaign goals, including identifying, educating, recruiting, and mobilizing supporters, activists, and volunteers.
• Support volunteer recruitment through communication with supporters and partners.
• Create ad hoc voter education materials for partners.
• Support field trainings by holding messaging and communication trainings like storytelling/personal narrative, etc.).

The Communications Associate will work closely with the Executive Director and Development Director for communications infrastructure for the organization by:

• Support designing branded materials for volunteers, supporters, partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Produce detailed reports of communications activities or media hits for staff, membership or for funders and stakeholders.
• Support designing annual report materials.
• Support the drafting of policy testimonies or press statements.

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Two years minimum experience in communications and/or social media management within labor, political, student, or community organizing and political campaigns preferred;
• Field organizing and direct voter contact experience preferred;
• One to two years of experience in graphic design preferred;
• Strong skills with Action Network, EveryAction, MailChimp, Constant Contact, BlackBaud Raisers Edge NXT, Salsa, or a similar email/donor platform;
• Experience developing and implementing online content and strategy for political or legislative campaigns, nonprofit advocacy organizations, or national organizing campaigns;
• Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities;
• Excellent communication (written & interpersonal) skills;
• Experience facilitating coalitions and knowledge of Massachusetts' political landscape are a plus;
• Familiarity with digital organizing tools and analytics (email, mobile messaging, social media) is a plus;
• Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively;
• Ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines;
• Ability to think independently and creatively;
• Ability to engender trust with table partners and confidence in the work;
• Skills in prevalent languages spoken in Massachusetts are highly desired;
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the state- a driver's license is a plus;
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers. Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position. There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed Remote- Boston/Worcester preferred- geographically flexible.

Schedule:  37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (with occassional weekends and nights)

Compensation: The houlry rate for this position is $30.77 - $33.33 per hour 

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA
• ...and more!

TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.