Reports To: Communications Director
Location: Fully remote / virtual
Time Commitment: 8–10 hours per week (flexible schedule with regular content review and team coordination)
Term: One-year renewable volunteer commitment

Position Summary

The Blog Coordinator oversees the American Solidarity Party’s official blog, serving as the primary platform for thoughtful analysis, policy discussion, member stories, and movement-aligned commentary.  Blog entries are multipurposed for website, newsletter, and various social media streams, and may on occasion, be pre-shopped to selected media prior to ASP publication of such.

This role manages the full content lifecycle — from idea generation to publication — while leading a team of volunteer writers, editors, and contributors. The Blog Coordinator ensures every post reflects the party’s values, maintains high editorial standards, and contributes to the party’s visibility and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Content Oversight & Editorial Standards

• Establish and maintain clear editorial guidelines, voice, and quality standards for all blog content.

• Review, edit, and approve all posts before publication to ensure accuracy, clarity, alignment with party messaging, and adherence to brand guidelines.

• Ensure content is accessible, inclusive, and professionally presented.

Team Management & Recruitment

• Recruit, onboard, and support a team of volunteer writers, guest contributors, and editors.

• Provide guidance, feedback, and training to team members to help them grow as writers and communicators.

• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment for the blog team.

Content Planning & Calendar

• Develop and maintain a content calendar that aligns with party priorities, current events, election cycles, and ally activities.

• Solicit article ideas from party leaders, state chapters, endorsed candidates, and allies.

• Identify timely topics and encourage contributions that advance the party’s narrative.

Promotion & Integration

• Ensure blog content is properly tagged, categorized, and optimized for search and sharing.

• Integrate the blog with other communications channels (newsletters, social media, website homepage, etc.).

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor blog analytics (traffic, engagement, popular topics) and provide regular reports to the Communications Director.

• Recommend improvements to content strategy based on performance data and reader feedback.

• Maintain organized archives and records of published content.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a clear, professional, and engaging voice.

• Experience managing content, editing submissions, or leading volunteer teams (political, nonprofit, academic, or professional).

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple contributors and deadlines.

• Familiarity with content management systems (WordPress or similar) and basic SEO principles.

• Commitment to the American Solidarity Party’s mission and ability to ensure content reflects party values.

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers.

Preferred

• Prior experience running a blog, newsletter, or editorial team.

• Background in political writing, policy analysis, or movement communications.

• Experience with volunteer recruitment and team leadership.

• Familiarity with the American Solidarity Party’s current blog, key issues, and communications style.

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership of a key communications platform that shapes public understanding of the American Solidarity Party.

• Opportunity to mentor and develop a team of volunteer writers and editors.

• Valuable experience in editorial management, content strategy, and digital publishing.

• Close collaboration with the Communications Director and other national communications leaders.

• Flexible, creative volunteer role with visible, lasting impact on the party’s online presence.

• Strong consideration for future advancement in communications or editorial leadership.

How to Apply

Submit the following on the application form on the Volunteer With Us page:

• A brief statement of interest (½–1 page) explaining why you are excited to lead the party’s blog and what editorial vision you would bring.

• A current résumé highlighting relevant writing, editing, or content management experience.

• 1–2 writing samples (published or unpublished) that demonstrate your voice and editing ability.

• Optional: One professional or editorial reference.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates with editorial experience and a passion for clear, values-driven writing are especially encouraged to apply.

Note: The Blog Coordinator will also help recruit and manage additional volunteer roles on the blog team (writers, editors, and contributors). If you are interested in those supporting positions rather than the coordinator role, please indicate that in your application.