Application Guide

How to Apply for Social Media Manager, When We All Vote

at Civic Nation

🏢 About Civic Nation

When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to increase voter participation and close the race and age voting gaps. As part of Civic Nation, an impact hub strengthening civic culture, you'll join a high-profile, culture-driven team that collaborates with celebrities, influencers, and community leaders to change the narrative around voting.

About This Role

This role is central to shaping the voice of When We All Vote across social platforms, from creating original content to managing toolkits for partners and talent. You'll directly engage with a passionate community, analyze metrics to refine strategy, and support the Party at the Polls program—making every election a celebration.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by checking Sprout Social for overnight mentions and scheduling posts for the day. Mid-morning, you'd collaborate with the design team on a TikTok about early voting, then draft a toolkit for an upcoming partnership. After lunch, you'd analyze engagement metrics from the past week and adjust the content calendar, while also responding to comments and DMs from followers.

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🎯 Who Civic Nation Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years mixing nonprofit/political experience with social media skills, understanding both mission-driven messaging and platform-specific tactics.
  • Is a TikTok native who can spot trends early and create engaging short-form video content using CapCut and Canva.
  • Thrives on community management—responding authentically, moderating discussions, and turning followers into advocates.
  • Is data-savvy with Sprout Social, able to translate metrics into actionable content strategies for campaigns and partnerships.

📝 Tips for Applying to Civic Nation

1

Tailor your resume to highlight both nonprofit/political experience and social media metrics (e.g., engagement rates, follower growth on platforms like TikTok).

2

Include a portfolio or links to social accounts you've managed, especially examples of video content (TikTok/Shorts) and toolkits.

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In your cover letter, mention a specific campaign or moment from When We All Vote that inspired you and how you'd contribute.

4

Show you understand nonpartisan guidelines—avoid partisan language and focus on increasing participation broadly.

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Mention any experience with Sprout Social, Canva, or CapCut explicitly, and provide examples of how you've used them.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for voting rights and increasing participation among underrepresented groups.', 'Specific examples of creating viral or high-engagement content for social media, especially video-first platforms.', 'Experience managing partnerships or toolkits for influencers, celebrities, or organizations.', 'Your data-driven approach: how you use analytics to inform content strategy and community management.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review When We All Vote's recent campaigns (e.g., Party at the Polls, Summer of Soul) and note their social media execution.
  • → Check Civic Nation's mission and other initiatives to understand the broader impact ecosystem.
  • → Look at whenweallvote.org and their social channels to see current content style, tone, and community engagement.
  • → Research the founders and key partners (e.g., Michelle Obama) to align your messaging with the organization's voice.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a social media toolkit for a celebrity partner to promote National Voter Registration Day?
2 Describe a time you managed a social media crisis or handled negative comments. What was your approach?
3 How do you stay current with TikTok trends and adapt them for a nonpartisan voting mission?
4 Walk us through your process for analyzing a campaign's performance and making data-driven recommendations.
5 What's your experience with video content creation? Show an example of a TikTok or Short you produced.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use partisan language or express personal political opinions—this role is strictly nonpartisan.
  • Avoid generic content suggestions; instead, propose ideas tied to When We All Vote's specific goals (e.g., closing the age gap).
  • Don't overlook the toolkit requirement—failing to mention experience creating shareable assets for partners can hurt your application.

📅 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

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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