CAREERS

See below for information on specific opportunities.
In every position we are looking for people who are:
  • Committed to Building Power – through elections, issue campaigns, base-building and organizing, centered around the leadership of working-class people and people of color.
  • Committed to Justice – to racial, economic, gender, and environmental justice and to lifting up the leadership and dignity of the working-class people and people of color; a felt sense of inspiration and alignment with our DNA principles
  • Committed to Interdependence – bringing your best, relying on the strengths of others, the knowledge that we are responsible for each other’s well-being
  • Committed to Integrity drawing from deep values and beliefs with a track record of honesty and courage
  • Resilient, Ambitious, Relentless – leaning on professional and personal support systems and internal resources to sustain yourself in challenging times; believing that you and others are capable of greatness and that victory is possible for our people; getting creative and experimental when things get difficult

Digital Content Manager

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About the Role

As a key member of our Communications team, the Digital Content Manager will be the engine behind our digital storytelling. The person in this full-time position will be responsible for developing and executing a digital content strategy that educates, engages, and inspires our audience to take meaningful action—whether it's contacting their representative, signing a petition, attending an event, or casting their vote. The Digital Content Manager will lead digital and multimedia content creation, manage the organization's social platforms and digital communications, and support cross-team communications initiatives. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of remote work with in-person collaboration for key meetings and strategy sessions. This position reports directly to our Communications Director.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Media & Content Creation

  • Engage new and existing audiences with high-quality digital media that aligns with organizational campaigns and programs.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with influencers, advocates, and other coalition partners active on social media.
  • Content Strategy and Creation: Develop and manage a dynamic content calendar aligned with our advocacy and electoral campaigns. Write clear and persuasive copy with strong calls-to-action that convert followers into activists and/or donors.
  • Social Media Management: Craft compelling, platform-specific content (e.g., graphics, short and long format videos, livestreams, etc) for Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, and TikTok that drives traffic and engagement. Identify new channels to expand the organization's social media presence and stay up to date and relevant with emerging trends.
  • Rapid Response: Monitor the political landscape and create timely content that responds to breaking news and legislative developments in North Carolina.
  • Message Stewardship: Ensure all content is on-message and upholds our organizational values.
  • Performance Analysis: Track, analyze, and report on content performance metrics to continuously refine and improve our strategy.

Organizational Collaboration

  • Collaborate on organizational communications messaging, including general strategy, brainstorming, design, copywriting, and editing.
  • Assist Communications Director, Deputy Communications Director, and member-led Chapter Comms teams with digital campaigns, creation and publication of emails, online actions, digital resources and graphics, website content creation and updates, as needed.
  • Collaborate with Federation members to create content that will uplift their stories of leadership and personal experience with issues related to our work.
  • Collaborate with programmatic teams and offer support around promoting organizational programs, campaigns, and events through our digital platforms.
  • Align and coordinate social media strategy with the fundraising department to create donor-facing communications that are compelling, effective, and legally compliant.

How to Apply

Email the following materials to comms@carolinafederation.org. For the subject line, please put “Digital Content Manager" followed by your first and last name in parentheses ( ).

Send us:

  • A brief cover letter explaining what sparks your interest in the Digital Content Manager position at the Carolina Federation and why you would be a good fit for this role at this time.
  • A resume that shows your experience relevant to the responsibilities and required qualifications for the position.
  • A portfolio of your work.
  • Three references who can speak to a combination of your values and previous work experience.

Timeline:

We will take applications for this position on a rolling basis and prioritize applications submitted by January 30, 2026. We will conduct a multi-stage interview process with the goal of a start date for this role by April 16, 2026.

Regional Engagement Manager in New Hanover

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About the Role

The primary responsibility of the Regional Engagement Manager is directly managing and overseeing a regional office space and a team of canvassers. The position will be responsible for:

  • Managing an office that is open 11am-7pm 6 days a week, with at least 12 canvassers any given shift
  • Developing and constantly training lead canvassers
  • Identifying, training and developing leaders within your staff
  • Contributing to turf management, turf cutting and overseeing turf tracking with your Deputy Engagement Director
  • Ensuring the integrity and quality execution of our canvassing strategies by being in constant communication with your canvassers in the field
  • Overseeing your office’s scheduling and hour-tracking
  • Training and supervising all canvassers on a daily basis, conducting check-in calls and tracking their progress
  • Holding every staffer accountable to the Company Policies and upholding high ethical standards
  • Embodying the core values of the Carolina Federation in all your interactions with staff and the public
  • Participating in partner and coalition relationship-building by attending meetings, calls, activities etc
  • Flexible problem-solver who takes ownership of their role and makes sure their office runs smoothly
  • Tracking results in real-time and assisting lead canvassers in the management of their canvass teams
  • Building an office culture and conducting daily motivational chats or skill sessions with our canvass teams
  • Make one-on-one relationship-building calls and visits with your canvassers on a daily basis
  • Coordinate with field operations management to manage talent pipelines, hiring plans, employee issues
  • Constantly identifying and communicating to your supervisor our most urgent needs and possible issues

Key Responsibilities

  • Requires flexible and (at-times) long hours, especially in the height of the campaign season
  • At least one cycle working as a manager with VAN in a North Carolina paid political campaign is preferred
  • Familiarity with VAN both as a canvasser and manager is ideal
  • North Carolina resident, 21 & over, that can provide proof of your up to date COVID-19 vaccination status
  • Familiarity with managing voter contact programs and the geography of North Carolina
  • Strong management skills and a core desire to build people up, develop leaders, and life skills
  • Experience in political campaigns
  • A deep working knowledge of the issues facing Americans and North Carolinians in the upcoming election.
  • Familiarity with North Carolina geography and politics
  • The ability to speak compellingly about campaign issues and to inspire others.
  • Competence with G Suite
  • Excellent communicator

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to ashleyevans@carolinafederation.org.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, and the start date for the role is as soon as possible.