Digital Program Manager

Position: Digital Program Manager - Michigan

Job Location: Michigan - Remote

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund (FOFAF) and For Our Future (FOF) run the largest, permanent progressive field program across key states. Our vision is to expand the progressive infrastructure and advance economic prosperity for all, strong community schools, climate justice, and racial and social justice. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

FOFAF recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 494, a labor union. This position is NOT included in the FOFAF bargaining unit.

Are you passionate about creating content, advancing progressive policy, and electing candidates? Do you thrive at the intersection of organizing and the internet? If so, consider joining our team as a Digital Program Manager.

We’re seeking a creative, strategic communicator who’s excited to experiment with emerging digital trends to engage and mobilize voters. This role is ideal for someone who is both a strong collaborator and an independent thinker, eager to grow as a leader while building innovative digital organizing programs.

As Digital Program Manager, you’ll work across departments to develop new ways to connect with and mobilize voters.

If selected, this position is expected to continue through at least November 3, 2026.

Work closely with state and national leadership to develop and implement an innovative Network organizing program focused on online and offline volunteer recruitment, retention, and voter engagement within each region.

Serve as the digital lead for the state, directly advising State Leadership and National Digital Organizing staff on strategic needs, evaluating the performance of the digital organizing program and online organizing program efforts in each region, and leading the development of bespoke digital content.

Set statewide and regional digital organizing priorities and make resource allocation recommendations for the Network Organizing program.

Assist in establishing and monitoring Network Organizing key performance metrics, and provide strategic coaching to Regional Organizing Directors to maximize the content and efficacy of their programs.

Create and execute long and short-term digital content strategies, including statewide and network-level social plans, while monitoring and analyzing feedback from the social media landscape.

Meet regularly with Regional Organizing Directors to provide strategic direction and coaching for digital communications programming within their regions.

Oversee the growth and management of the Network Organizing volunteer community, leading high-quality training for staff and providing strategic guidance and support for impactful mobilization efforts.

Collaborate with the National Digital Organizing Manager on content development and the analysis of digital trends

Integrate the digital organizing strategy across the communications and organizing teams to ensure seamless connectivity and maximum programmatic impact.

Build and host virtual training and informational sessions to support and empower Network Organizing volunteer leaders.

Provide strategic intelligence by tracking key national and state trends, summarizing feedback collected from volunteers, and translating insights into actionable suggestions.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Must be based in the state of Michigan

2–4 years of experience in digital content development and social media management

Experience with digital organizing and planning in support of field, electoral, and/or issue campaigns

Experience building, managing, and engaging volunteer communities

Strong understanding of social media platforms, internet culture, and emerging digital trends

Excellent written communication skills and a keen attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a busy office with personal enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of humor

Experience in politics, coalitions, firms, or organizing environments required; experience with independent expenditure organizations and campaigns, preferred

Creativity and a good eye for design and proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Creative​​Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, etc.) preferred

Comfortable using digital mediums and platforms to collect people’s personal stories such as video recording and photography; video/photo editing and production skills preferred

Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer

Prolonged periods of moving around and travel for local in-person events (if needed)

This is a remote position, but may require occasional in-person meetings at the local office.

Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid

Paid parental leave

Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%

$150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Monthly Mileage Stipend

13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays.

Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours including weekends, holidays, and nights.

Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy.

For Our Future Action Fund is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines and once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF.

All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures, when appropriate as implemented by the organization.

Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws.