Digital Associate

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a Digital Associate to join our creative and nimble communications team and help us secure our democracy. The Digital Associate position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people.

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a Digital Associate who is quick on their feet, takes initiative, is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

Responsibilities include:  

• Managing social media content from start to finish, including drafting, editing, running approvals, posting, and analyzing performance;
• Drafting and editing content for publication promoting CREW’s original legal, research and policy work to a large and diverse audience;
• Posting and editing content on CREW’s website, including serving as one of the primary point people for posting rapid-response content; 
• Designing graphics for social media and the website;
• Assisting the Digital Director with the drafting, editing, coding and sending of grassroots emails;
• Brainstorming and designing new products for CREW's merch store;
• Helping CREW grow new social media platforms like Threads and Bluesky; and
• Monitoring the news and keeping senior staff up-to-date with clips relevant to CREW’s mission.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3+ years of communications experience, including internships, preferably in nonprofit, government, campaign or comparable setting;
• Experience with the creation and management of time-sensitive materials;
• A demonstrated commitment to producing superior written work, graphics experience a plus;
• An interest in government ethics and money in politics issues;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks;
• The ability to work collaboratively;
• Initiative to identify needs, take charge of tasks, and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment; and
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.

The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office. The Digital Associate reports to the Communications Director and Digital Director.

The salary range for this position is $48,000-$58,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include: 

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents) 
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning benefits that includes a $6k annual employer contribution with up to $12k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution
• One week of organization-wide paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long 
• Free in-office lunches weekly
• Free virtual yoga classes

Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@citizensforethics.org. Please include your last name and “Digital Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview. 

CREW is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.