Digital Engagement Associate on Communications Team

Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nation’s capital – fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.

Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.

Title: Digital Engagement Associate

Reports to: Assistant Director of Strategic Communications (“Assistant Director”)

Term: Immediately

Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week

Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Location: Washington, D.C.

This is a unionized organization, and this position is in the collective bargaining unit.

Position Description: The Digital Engagement Associate will help advance the priorities and programs of AAJC through a demonstrated passion and ability to convey stories through social media, graphics, and digital and audio-visual communications. The Associate must think strategically, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to various advocacy initiatives. The Digital Engagement Associate will help craft compelling narratives, drive engagement across multiple platforms, and support the organization’s strategic communication goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Act as a thought partner to the Assistant Director to support and implement programmatic plans and ideas that align with AAJC’s mission, strategic plan, and policy goals.
• With the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement and Assistant Director, coordinate with local partner grantees, affiliate organizations, and coalition partners on program and policy initiatives.
• Work closely with policy leads and staff to set communications strategies, goals, and solutions.
• Follow organizational processes and procedures.
• Lead cross-organizational initiatives in partnership with internal departments.

Direct Communications Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Create compelling visual digital media, simplifying complex topics into digestible communications products—including fact sheets, newsletters, emails, presentations, and social media content such as motion graphics, infographics, and data visualizations.
• Generate social media and digital platform strategies aligned with AAJC’s strategic goals and draft, post, and monitor content on those platforms.
• Edit, produce, and maintain the AAJC website.
• Oversee blog process, with cross-team collaboration to ensure content accuracy and quality, and write, edit, and develop content.
• Develop key performance metrics to evaluate and enhance outreach efforts.
• Conduct social listening through AAJC’s digital platforms to inform and shape messaging and responses.
• Understand and connect media relations, storytelling, messaging strategy, social engagement, and emerging technologies to create cohesive communications.
• Demonstrate strong video production skills, including independently managing the full process from storyboarding and shooting to editing and publishing.
• Manage an editorial content calendar covering media relations and social media needs.
• Apply effective project management skills for successful cross-collaboration with staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Fundraising

• Collaborate with the development team to provide content for donor communications (media engagement metrics, event information support, social media, newsletters, special and annual reports, etc.) as requested.
• Attend meetings, events, and provide support for prospects/donors as requested.

General AAJC Roles

• Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.
• Contribute to and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.
• Participate in decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area.
• Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.
• Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
• Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors’ meetings as requested.
• Be available to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, media, or a related field.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated passion for civil rights and Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong outreach and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, organization, and attention to detail are required.
• Proven ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required.
• Practical experience in planning, managing, and executing media campaigns and initiatives.
• Skilled in graphic design and basic video editing, with experience in tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and others.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google products, among others.
• Advanced expertise in social media platforms—including Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, BlueSky, Tumblr, and emerging platforms.
• Strong knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and audience engagement techniques.
• Proficient in digital content management systems, like WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and others.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.

Application Process: Send cover letter, resume, portfolio, and writing sample(s) to Hiring Team at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered.

** COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis. **

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.

• Health insurance (AAJC pays premium)
• Vision insurance (AAJC pays premium)
  • OR reimbursed amount of health insurance/vision premiums each month if employee elects coverage through spouse, parent, etc., instead
• Dental insurance (AAJC pays premium)
• Short-term disability insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• Aflac insurance (AAJC plan, but employee must cover the cost)
• Long-term disability insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• Long-term care insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• Life insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (plus 3%+ contribution from AAJC after one year)
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9 federal holidays; day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve off with pay
• Personal days (awarded 3 at the beginning of each calendar year)
• Vacation leave (accrue 2 weeks in year one; 3 weeks in year two, and 4 weeks thereafter)
• Sick leave (accrue one day each month)
• Up to three days of bereavement leave for the passing of specified relations
• Compressed work schedule eligibility after one year, with every other Friday off
• Compressed summer schedule, with every other Friday off, regardless of service length
• Extended lunch break (1.5 hours) three days a week, after one year of service
• Commuter benefit (set aside tax-free funds for commuting)
• Wellness stipend ($1,500 per year; taxable)
• Monthly data reimbursement stipend of $50 (taxable)
• Professional Development funding (about $3,500/year)
• Other days off with pay at the discretion of the President and Executive Director, such as these observed in the past few years are:
  • August Fridays off
  • Juneteenth off
  • Fitness Award paid day off (one day/quarter if employee meets established fitness goals
  • Six+ wellness days off on months with no holidays, or after AAJC-wide events, etc.