Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Project Manager

at Unify America

🏢 About Unify America

Unify America is unique in its mission to bridge political divides through structured civil discourse programs like Civic Gym and Democracy League. Working here means contributing directly to improving democratic engagement and fostering productive conversations across ideological lines, which is especially meaningful in today's polarized climate.

About This Role

This Technical Project Manager role involves driving the planning, execution, and delivery of Unify America's Civic Gym Program, specifically coordinating six national virtual dialogue events each season. The role is impactful because it directly enables thousands of college students to participate in structured civil discourse, advancing the organization's mission to bridge political divides through technology-enabled engagement.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning stand-ups with remote development and content teams, followed by updating Gantt charts for upcoming virtual dialogue events, then facilitating a requirements session with campus partners to refine fall program deliverables. Afternoons could include risk assessment meetings and preparing status dashboards for leadership on spring event progress.

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🎯 Who Unify America Is Looking For

  • Has 3-6 years experience managing software or digital product projects in Agile/Scrum environments, specifically with virtual event platforms or civic tech tools
  • Demonstrates proven ability to coordinate complex national virtual events with multiple stakeholders and tight seasonal timelines (spring, summer, fall cycles)
  • Possesses strong facilitation skills for collaborative discovery sessions that translate complex civic engagement concepts into clear technical requirements
  • Has experience with project management tools like Jira or Asana specifically for managing remote teams and virtual event coordination

📝 Tips for Applying to Unify America

1

Highlight specific experience managing virtual events or digital programs with seasonal cycles, not just generic project management

2

Quantify your impact on previous civic tech, education technology, or political engagement projects that required bridging diverse stakeholders

3

Demonstrate understanding of Unify America's specific programs by mentioning how your skills align with Civic Gym's virtual dialogue structure

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Show experience with risk mitigation planning for time-sensitive programs with multiple national events

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Include examples of translating complex concepts into clear deliverables, specifically related to democratic engagement or civil discourse

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing virtual events or digital programs with seasonal delivery cycles', 'Specific examples of facilitating collaborative sessions that bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders', "How your project management approach aligns with Unify America's mission of bridging political divides", 'Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in remote team environments']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Watch Unify America's Civic Gym program videos or read participant testimonials to understand the virtual dialogue format
  • → Research the Democracy League's local civic assembly forums to understand the broader organizational context
  • → Review any available case studies about Unify America's impact on college campuses or local communities
  • → Understand the political polarization landscape and how structured civil discourse programs aim to address it
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you coordinate six national virtual dialogue events across spring, summer, and fall while managing risks and stakeholder expectations?
2 Describe your experience facilitating requirements gathering sessions for complex programs involving both technical and non-technical stakeholders
3 How have you used project management tools like Jira or Asana specifically for remote team coordination and virtual event management?
4 What strategies would you use to develop mitigation plans for a time-sensitive civic engagement program with political sensitivity?
5 How would you create status reports and dashboards that effectively communicate progress to stakeholders in a mission-driven organization?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only traditional software project management experience without virtual event or civic tech context
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of seasonal program cycles (spring, summer, fall) in your experience examples
  • Using generic project management language without connecting it to Unify America's specific mission of bridging political divides

📅 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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