Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 125,000 members and chapters across the country. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party. Through community and campus-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people. DSA is a big tent, multi-tendency organization that welcomes everyone committed to democratic socialism.
Responsibilities
Work with Comms Director to carry out the organization’s national comms strategy with a focus on social media
Work with national committees to manage and calendar social media content for the organization on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky, Facebook, and Twitch
Post approved social media posts, statements, and other external messaging as requested by Comms Director and DSA National leaders
Create and schedule monthly social media content memo for chapters, provide chapters with social media strategy support, and recruit content from chapters for social media
Maintain and update DSA’s calendar and Linktree
Use tech tools to support DSA work and campaigns and convert online support to action
Support live-streaming and tech on mass calls and create clips for social media
Own DSA’s content creator program, including coordinating with creators on-site at national events
Perform other duties which may arise based on the needs of the organization
Qualifications
At least 3 years in a position in comms, preferably with a left organization or union and on a national level
Experience coordinating social media at a professional level and delivering on deadline
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and self-motivation working on a comprehensive comms strategy with staff and volunteers or members
Ability to work effectively with member leaders from varying political viewpoints underneath DSA’s big tent
Creativity to produce exciting and interesting content and ability to propose thoughtful and unique communication strategies and projects to national leadership
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a non-traditional leadership structure, adapting to changing political conditions and organizational needs
High level of accountability, responsibility, and dependability
Experience writing and pitching media advisories and press releases
Ability to travel on occasion
Commitment to democratic socialist, feminist, anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-heterosexist and pro-worker action, and identify as a socialist and be grounded in democratic socialist politics; general agreement with the positions and perspectives of DSA
Multilingual candidates encouraged, especially Spanish
Experience working in a membership-led organization and/or with member leaders that direct the work (preferred)
Reports to: Communications Director
Work Schedule: Full-time
Location: Remote
Salary: $65,500
Benefits: Union position. We offer employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouse/partner and/or dependent children, and three weeks of vacation in the first year of employment, then four weeks each year thereafter. Employer contribution equivalent to 1% of wage to a 401k.
Application Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 25
Democratic Socialists of America will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of their job if doing so does not result in undue hardship. If you are in need of accommodations during the application process or interview, please contact us. No phone calls or recruiters.
Democratic Socialists of America is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a staff that reflects the working class. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, DREAMers, as well as members of the LGBTQ communities.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in communications, preferably with a left organization or union and at the national level
- Professional experience coordinating social media and delivering work on deadline
- Experience developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies with staff and volunteers or members
- Ability to work effectively with member leaders holding varying political viewpoints
- Creativity and ability to develop engaging content and communication strategies
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing political and organizational needs
- High accountability, responsibility, and dependability
- Experience writing and pitching media advisories and press releases
- Commitment to democratic socialist, feminist, anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-heterosexist, and pro-worker action; identification as a socialist and general agreement with DSA positions
- Experience working in a membership-led organization or with member leaders who direct the work
- Multilingual ability, especially Spanish
- Ability to travel occasionally
What We Do
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a member-driven political and activist organization that builds progressive movements for social change and advances democratic socialism in U.S. communities and politics. Through campus and community chapters, members pursue legislative and direct-action campaigns, support electoral organizing, and advocate reforms intended to reduce corporate power and strengthen working people’s voice in the economy and society. DSA is not a political party.
