In collaboration with the Tye for Five campaign team, the selected candidate will develop and manage written content and digital infrastructure related to events, fundraising, and get-out-the-vote efforts. This is a volunteer position that will support Tye Reed’s run for Seattle City Council in District 5 (roughly speaking, all residents north of 85th Street).
Our communication tools currently include Instagram, Twitter, Slack, email, phone calls, and texting. The communications coordinator will help ensure consistency across platforms while simultaneously developing distinct audiences and goals. You will work closely with the field coordinator and social media lead.
About Tye Reed
Tye is a housing advocate and mutual aid organizer committed to worker and tenant rights. Tye’s platform includes generating progressive revenue, fully funding social housing, prioritizing green spaces for pedestrians and cyclists, expanding public transportation and free fare programs, ending encampment sweeps, and supporting everyone experiencing housing instability with accessible services.
Responsibilities include:
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Create and send weekly newsletter-style updates
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Support the social media team to create posts that advertise campaign events and endorsements
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Review and broadcast key moments of debates and forums
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Participate in team meetings (1-2 weekly)
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Manage Slack workspace channels to ensure volunteers are informed and engaged
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Create language for fundraising and phone banking efforts
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Identify and develop strategy to engage new supporters and volunteers
Why work with Tye for Five?
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Challenge business-as-usual politics in Seattle
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Receive guidance and coaching on above tasks
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Gain experience using mass email services
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Hone skills using public feedback from real events and policy discussions
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Build relationships with individuals and organizations in community
Application material should include a short statement indicating your interest in the position, a 1-page resume, and 1 or 2 concise writing samples. Please send material to info@tyeforfive.com, and cc Peter Condit at field@tyeforfive.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!