Job Description

Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) is an organization of Latina and Indigenous immigrant women with the mission of growing our personal and community power to achieve social and economic justice. Promoting personal transformation and civic-political participation go hand in hand. MUA offers intensive community organizing and leadership training, mutual support and soul counseling workshops, workforce development training and workers' rights projects, and community organizing and education campaigns that enable women's voices. immigrants are heard at the local, state and national level. MUA is an organization committed to being led by its members. Currently, 24 of the 38 staff members started as lead members at MUA.

MUA is seeking a creative and strategic candidate to support MUA's digital work that aligns with the organization. This role will work closely with the directors and Communications Coordinator to develop a social media plan and create content in Spanish and English to inspire our members and allies to get involved in MUA's activities. This person actively participates in events and activities both inside and outside of MUA to ensure the capture of photos and to be able to create stories, reels, videos, and livestreams. Additionally, this role will provide support to the organizers and directors in maintaining communication with coalitions and other strategic alliances.

Main Responsibilities

Management of digital platforms

• Manage and update social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms) weekly based on our communications and audience strategy.
• Develop a digital growth strategy plan to increase online reach and engagement.
• Create and manage paid ads through Meta Business Suite and other digital advertising platforms.
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages on social media, ensuring they reach the appropriate staff.
• Actively participate on social media during events, campaigns, and training sessions, including live posts, stories, and real-time coverage.
• Create engaging digital content, such as reels, videos, and graphics, to promote MUA's services and campaigns.
• Maintain visual and messaging consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring that content reflects MUA's values and voice.

Communications

• Capture, publish, and organize photos and videos of membership events and activities, as well as external events in which MUA participates, ensuring they are stored in the appropriate folder.
• Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to develop content that motivates members and allies to take action and/or join MUA.
• Follow our guidelines to ensure we maintain MUA's identity and values in everything we communicate to the public.
• Stay up-to-date on social media trends and best practices for community organizations.

Staff support

• Provide individual support to MUA staff on tasks related to digital communications.
• Support organizers in maintaining communication with coalitions and strategic alliances, including coordinating content on actions/mobilizations on social media.

Skills and requirements

• Strong commitment to the social justice movement and to the empowerment of immigrant women.
• Knowledge and alignment with MUA's work, mission, and values.
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and experience creating content.
• Experience in graphic design with Canva and Adobe and other similar platforms.
• Languages: Advanced skills in written and oral communication in Spanish and English.
• Experience using technological tools: Google Workspace, WhatsApp, Zoom, among others.
• Ability and motivation to work independently and as part of a team.
• High-level communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and conflict resolution.
• Flexibility to accommodate your work schedule when working evenings or weekends.

Location and Travel Requirements: This position will involve working in person at MUA's three offices in Oakland, Union City, and San Francisco. Flexibility to work from home when appropriate. It requires traveling to various locations outside the office where MUA and the coalitions we are part of are operating.

Physical requirements: Working in front of a computer while seated for more than two hours at a time, physical ability to walk for marching, activities, or events. Ability to lift equipment weighing no more than 2 pounds.

Salary and working hours:

Full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position

Hourly pay range $31.25 32.69 depending on experience.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation and medical expenses, a 401k retirement plan, and paid vacation and sabbatical leave. Our work culture prioritizes self-care and family and community commitments.

P rocks or request

Send resume, cover letter in English and Spanish with answers to the questions below, optionally send portfolio to comms@mujeresunidas.net . Write down the title of the position in the subject line of the email. Phone calls are not accepted. Please submit your application by June 25th. This position will remain open until filled.

Cover Letter Questions (English & Spanish):

• Tell us about a digital strategy or social media campaign you've worked on. What was the objective, what actions did you take, and what was the impact?
• MUA works with immigrant women and social justice communities. How do you ensure your digital communications are accessible, inclusive, and empowering for these audiences?

Mujeres Unidas y Activas is an equal opportunity employer regardless of gender or sexuality identity, nationality, color, or disability.

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