OOC seeks a DIGITAL DIRECTOR

Ohio Organizing Collaborative

Are you excited about building power at the grassroots level and organizing people for change? Do you believe in using the power of storytelling to change our communities? If so, Ohio Organizing Collaborative might be the right place for you! Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OOC) is an innovative statewide organization that unites community organizing groups, faith organizations, and student associations with labor unions and policy institutes across Ohio. It is our mission to organize everyday Ohioans, building power for racial, social, and economic justice in our state. For more information, please visit www.ohorganizing.org.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced professional to develop the digital capacities of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative and its campaigns and organizing projects. The digital director will spearhead OOC’s digital strategy, systematize and integrate consistent communications with OOC members, and manage our family of online properties. They will work with and report to the Communications Director to tell a compelling story about the OOC, our grassroots leadership, and our campaigns.

The digital director will build a compelling digital presence that lifts up impactful voices from the OOC grassroots membership through paid and organic content. They will train and develop volunteer and staff team members on digital best practices to collect a compelling database of stories and storytellers for digital content. They will advise on and implement organic digital strategies with OOC’s diverse constituency bases including leveraging grassroots influencers and experimenting with online-to-offline organizing and will serve a strategic role in campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy for OOC, our membership projects and campaigns

  • Coach and support a team of entry level staff and volunteers contributing to content collection. Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of digital initiatives.

  • Move big narratives in the digital arena and integrate digital strategies with traditional organizing

  • Provide guidance to the organization on digital communication strategies, leveraging emerging trends and technologies to grow organizational reach and impact

  • Create compelling and engaging social media content tailored for multiple platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, messaging, and branding.

  • Video production, editing, photography, and graphic design to create impactful digital assets.

  • Drive storytelling efforts on digital platforms, translating complex policy issues into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences.

  • Anticipate and adapt to emerging trends and shifts in the political and media landscape, identifying new opportunities for engagement and outreach.

  • Ensure there are data/analytics functionalities embedded within the OOC websites, including reporting back on relevant reporting metrics.

  • Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships including contractors, coalitions, campaigns, and partnerships

  • Strategic planning and project management to ensure strategy and goals are accomplished

  • Train OOC organizers and member leaders on digital and email tools, strategy, and best practices for use in their own campaignsDigital Director Job Description

Position Details

The Digital Director is a full-time salaried position. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required. Benefits include excellent health/dental/vision/life insurance, generous vacation policy, and simple IRA retirement match. Must possess a cell phone, a driver’s license, and access to a reliable automobile. Some in-state and national travel is required. Some weekend and evening hours will be required. Work-related expenses are reimbursed according to policy. Columbus-based professionals are preferred, but applicants will be considered anywhere in Ohio.

Experience

The ideal candidate will be flexible, organized, creative, and detail-oriented, with the ability to set and meet their own

deadlines. They should love working with different personalities and people from diverse backgrounds. An understanding

of race, class, and gender identities and how these intersect is strongly preferred.

  • Preferred 5 years of experience in issue advocacy, organizing, or political digital communications.

  • Expertise in various communications disciplines, including digital media (organic and/or paid), messaging, and content development.

  • A strategic thinker with understanding of digital strategy and how to leverage it for political and advocacy campaigns.

  • Political savvy, ideally with a strong understanding of the Ohio Statehouse landscape and legislative processes.

  • Experience in campaigns, issue advocacy, or organizing in Ohio preferred.

  • Advanced proficiency in managing CRM / email platform systems (Action Network experience preferred).

  • Advanced proficiency with Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with the ability to move quickly and capitalize on trends.

  • Knowledge of Facebook Business Manager and Google Analytics.

  • Proficiency in Canva (or similar graphic design platform) and Hootsuite (or similar content management platform), as well as website management proficiency (Squarespace experience preferred).

  • Experience running Facebook ads and digital advertising campaigns.

  • Experience in managing, coaching, and/or mentoring employees.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement: The Ohio Organizing Collaborative provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, criminal history, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, a writing sample and/or digital portfolio, your resume, and three professional references to ooc_hr@ohorganizing.org.

Please note: The Ohio Organizing Collaborative considers anything submitted during application processes as the propertyDigital Director Job Description of the applicant and will be used for employment consideration only.