Application Guide
How to Apply for Digital Director, Party at the Polls
at Civic Nation
🏢 About Civic Nation
Civic Nation is an impact hub that strengthens civic culture, power, and participation. Its flagship initiative, When We All Vote, is a national, nonpartisan effort to close the race and age voting gaps. Working here means joining a mission-driven team dedicated to increasing voter turnout and making democracy more inclusive.
About This Role
As Digital Director for Party at the Polls, you will own the digital strategy for a program that turns election day into a celebration. You'll manage multi-channel campaigns (email, SMS, social, web) and partner with community organizations to drive voter participation. This role is high-impact, combining creative digital tactics with data-driven decision-making to reach millions of voters.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing digital performance dashboards and leading a team stand-up to prioritize tasks. You could spend the morning editing an email blast for an upcoming event, then jump into a cross-functional meeting with the events and partnerships teams to align on digital toolkits. Afternoons might be dedicated to analyzing A/B test results and planning social media content for the next campaign milestone.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Civic Nation Is Looking For
- A seasoned digital strategist with 7+ years in digital organizing, political campaigns, or nonprofit communications, including 3+ years supervising a team.
- Advanced HubSpot expertise, plus hands-on experience with Sprout Social, Asana, Canva, WordPress, Mobile Commons, and all major social platforms.
- Proven track record of running large-scale email and social media campaigns for nonprofit, advocacy, or political organizations, with measurable results.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling copy for diverse audiences, and strong project management skills to oversee complex digital roadmaps.
📝 Tips for Applying to Civic Nation
Tailor your resume to highlight specific digital campaign results (e.g., email open rates, social engagement, list growth) and tie them to voter turnout or civic engagement goals.
In your cover letter, mention your experience with HubSpot and any other tools listed (Sprout Social, Asana, etc.) explicitly, as they are key requirements.
Showcase your supervisory experience by describing how you've mentored or led a digital team, including examples of projects you managed from concept to execution.
Since the role involves developing toolkits for community partners, include examples of how you've created resources or provided technical assistance to grassroots organizations.
Research When We All Vote's past Party at the Polls events and mention specific ideas for digital innovations you would bring, such as gamification or influencer partnerships.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for nonpartisan voter engagement and experience with programs that increase turnout among underrepresented groups.', "Specific examples of large-scale email and social campaigns you've led, including metrics (e.g., list growth, conversion rates) and how they advanced an organization's mission.", "Your proficiency with HubSpot and other tools, and how you've used them to automate workflows, segment audiences, and analyze performance.", "Your leadership style and how you've built or managed a digital team, including cross-departmental collaboration with events, communications, and partnerships teams."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review the When We All Vote website and past Party at the Polls events to understand the program's goals and tone.
- → Read about Civic Nation's other initiatives (e.g., It's On Us, All In Together) to see how they connect and collaborate.
- → Look at When We All Vote's social media channels to see their current content strategy and identify areas for growth.
- → Understand the political landscape and key voting access issues in the US, especially related to the race and age gaps the organization aims to close.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic application. Failing to mention specific tools (HubSpot, Sprout Social) or nonpartisan voter engagement experience will make your application seem unfocused.
- Avoid focusing solely on political campaign experience if it's partisan. This organization is nonpartisan, so emphasize your ability to work across the aisle.
- Don't underestimate the importance of the supervisory requirement. If you lack 3+ years of management experience, frame your leadership roles in a way that demonstrates equivalent responsibility.
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!