What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Organizer position at East County Rising?
DIGITAL ORGANIZER-ANNOUNCEMENT
East County Rising Community Projects, East County Rising Action Fund, East County Rising Political Action Committee
Position TitleDigital Organizer
Organization:East County Rising Action Fund (ECRAF) this position also supports aligned work with East County Rising PAC and East County Rising Community Project.
Compensation:Part-time (20–25 hours/week), Consultant, or Temporary | Non-exempt
Benefits: Potential of paid holidays, paid sick days, flexible work environment.
Reports To: Director of Communications & Development
Job Location: Hybrid with a minimum of two days in our Gresham, Oregon office
Application Deadline: Rolling deadline
About East County Rising
East County Rising is a people-powered civic engagement organization rooted in East Multnomah County. Through our Action Fund, PAC, and Community Project, we work to build political power, expand civic participation, and advance policies and leaders that reflect the values, needs, and lived experiences of our communities.
We are a small, collaborative team that values learning, skill-building, and mutual support. Team members are encouraged to grow their capacities, try new tools, and build experience across programs while contributing meaningfully to shared goals.
Position Summary
The Digital Organizer is a hands-on, execution- and content-focused role responsible for carrying out East County Rising’s digital organizing, marketing, and communications work across programs and entities. This role centers day-to-day implementation of digital tactics that support civic engagement, elections, fundraising, and community connection.
The Digital Organizer works closely with program, development, and communications staff to turn plans into action—drafting content, sending emails and texts, updating platforms, and tracking results. This position is well-suited for someone looking to grow their skills in digital organizing and nonprofit communications while contributing as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Organizing & Campaigns
- Execute digital organizing and outreach campaigns by building and updating web pages, event listings, and sign-up forms
- Implement digital plans developed in collaboration with program, development, and communications staff
- Support campaign launches and key moments through timely website updates, visuals, and social content
- Prepare and send emails and SMS messages using existing templates and guidance, with an emphasis on visuals and layout
Marketing & Communications
- Create, edit, and schedule social media content, with a strong emphasis on graphics, short videos, photos, reels, and visual storytelling
- Design basic graphics and digital assets (flyers, social tiles, event graphics, simple animations) using tools such as Canva, Adobe, or similar platforms
- Update and maintain WordPress websites, including posting blogs, updating pages, embedding forms, adjusting layouts, and ensuring content is accurate and current
- Support a consistent brand look and feel across entities, following established style and compliance guidelines
Audience Growth & Engagement
- Support growth and engagement of social media audiences through consistent posting and visual content
- Track basic engagement metrics across social media, email, and web traffic and share insights with the team
- Help maintain organized digital asset libraries, content calendars, and posting schedules
Collaboration & Project Management
- Coordinate with program staff, organizers, and development to support digital needs for events, campaigns, and fundraising
- Manage assigned tasks and deadlines using shared project management systems
- Support staff and fellows by sharing templates, basic training, and digital resources
- Participate in regular team check-ins and planning meetings
Compliance & Systems
- Follow compliance guidelines related to nonprofit and political communications, including appropriate content separation between entities
- Use and maintain digital tools such as email, SMS, and social scheduling platforms
- Flag technical issues, data needs, or process improvements as they arise
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in digital communications, marketing, web content management, or related work (internships and fellowships count)
- Experience updating WordPress websites, including posting content and making basic layout adjustments
- Comfort creating visual content for social media, email, and web using tools such as Canva, Adobe, or similar platforms
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow brand and style guidelines
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively
- Interest in civic engagement, community work, and nonprofit communications
- Commitment to racial justice, equity, and community-led civic engagement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating social media content (reels, stories, short-form video, photo editing)
- Basic understanding of web accessibility and user-friendly design
- Familiarity with email and social platforms
- Experience supporting fundraising or donor-facing communications
- Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to the communities we serve- Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Clear written communication
- Willingness to learn and grow new skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Adaptability and comfort with a fast-paced, responsive work environment
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the role and your relevant experience.
Please send materials to Josué Peña Juárez- Operations Director via email
infoATeastcountyrisingaction.org
In your application materials, we strongly encourage you to include and reference examples of your previous work, portfolio, or digital content (such as social media, design, or web projects) so we can get a clear sense of your experience and style.
East County Rising is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We believe our work is stronger when it benefits from the experience, knowledge and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers, and encourages applications from candidates with any of the lived experiences mentioned above. If you’re excited about this position, we hope you apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gresham, OR 97080