Application Guide

How to Apply for Digital Campaigns Manager

at Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project

🏢 About Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project

The Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project (IMEU Policy Project) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to informing U.S. policy debates with accurate, on-the-ground perspectives from Palestinians. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team that values justice, human rights, and evidence-based advocacy, making it a unique opportunity for those passionate about Middle East policy and digital mobilization.

About This Role

As the Digital Campaigns Manager, you'll be the engine behind our digital mobilization program, transforming strategy into compelling emails, SMS, and landing pages that educate and activate supporters. Your work will directly influence advocacy actions and expand our reach, making you a critical player in advancing our policy goals during rapid-response moments.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by reviewing email performance from yesterday's send and coordinating with the Digital Director on today's priorities. You'll draft and test an action alert for a breaking news story, build the landing page, and segment the audience in Action Network. After sending, you'll monitor engagement and pull preliminary data, then spend the afternoon creating graphics for social media and planning next week's email calendar.

🎯 Who Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project Is Looking For

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📝 Tips for Applying to Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project

1

Highlight specific examples of email or SMS campaigns you've managed, including metrics like open rates, click-through rates, or advocacy actions taken.

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In your resume and cover letter, use keywords from the job description (e.g., 'Action Network', 'rapid response', 'segmentation') to show you've read it thoroughly.

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Showcase your ability to work in a fast-paced environment by mentioning a time you handled a breaking news moment with a quick turnaround.

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If you have experience with paid social advertising (Meta, Google), be sure to detail it, as the role supports paid campaigns.

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Tailor your portfolio or work samples to include examples of email copy, landing pages, or graphics that align with advocacy or non-profit missions.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

- Emphasize your alignment with the mission of IMEU Policy Project and your commitment to Palestinian rights and accurate representation. - Detail your hands-on experience with email and SMS platforms, specifically Action Network, and your ability to build and send campaigns independently. - Provide a concrete example of a digital campaign you executed that achieved measurable results, such as increased engagement or advocacy actions. - Mention your comfort with data and testing, showing you're not just a writer but a strategic thinker who uses insights to improve performance.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Visit the IMEU Policy Project website and read their recent reports, press releases, and campaign actions to understand their current priorities and tone.
  • Follow their social media channels to see how they engage supporters and what types of content they share.
  • Research the broader IMEU organization (the parent organization) to understand the policy project's role within it.
  • Look up recent news about the organization or its leadership to be informed about any recent developments or campaigns.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach building an email campaign for a breaking news event related to Palestine? Walk us through your process.
2 Describe a time you used A/B testing to improve an email's performance. What did you change and what were the results?
3 How do you ensure email copy is accessible and aligns with organizational messaging, especially on sensitive topics?
4 How would you handle a situation where you have multiple urgent requests from different team members with conflicting deadlines?
5 What experience do you have with paid social advertising, and how would you support the Digital Director in optimizing ad campaigns?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention the specific mission or recent work of IMEU Policy Project.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of your campaign management experience, especially with email and SMS tools.
  • Overlooking the remote-first nature of the role – make sure to highlight your ability to work independently and communicate effectively across time zones.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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