Digital Storytelling Organizer – Sacramento
Position Type: Part-Time, Non-exempt
Schedule: 20 hours/week
Rate: $33.65 per hour ($35,000 annually)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Digital Storytelling Organizer Application (Sacramento)
About California Native Vote Project (CNVP)
Founded in 2016, the California Native Vote Project (CNVP) is a Native-led, statewide organization advancing justice and self-determination for Native American communities across California. Through year-round organizing, nonpartisan civic engagement, leadership development, policy advocacy, and research, CNVP builds multigenerational political power across tribal and urban Native communities. By strengthening the Native organizing ecosystem and preparing emerging leaders and Native youth to shape policy and public decision-making, CNVP ensures Native voices are not only heard, but are driving change across civic, health, and governance systems. Learn more at www.canativevote.org.
Position Overview
A member of the Communications team, the Digital Organizer serves as a bridge between community organizing and digital storytelling, working closely with CNVP staff, community leaders, and Tribal partners, to amplify and elevate American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) voices across California.
Based in Los Angeles, this position collaborates directly with our Policy Advocacy and Organizing staff to create compelling visual, video, and written content that reflects the lived experiences, leadership, and priorities of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples residing in California. Through culturally grounded storytelling, digital engagement, and community-centered content production, the Digital Organizer helps strengthen Native civic participation, community belonging, narrative change, and movement-building efforts statewide.
This role regularly collects and produces content from community gatherings, advocacy events, leadership and youth development programs, Tribal communities (with permissions and respect of protocols), and activities at local civic centers such as the California State Capitol, translating on-the-ground organizing into meaningful digital stories that inspire action and deepen community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Organizing & Community Engagement
Partner closely with organizing staff to create and implement digital engagement and storytelling strategies that highlight on-the-ground organizing efforts and strengthen trust and Native participation in CNVP activities; humanizing and highlighting our work such as research, organizing, programs, and events.
Create and distribute digital content that promotes voter engagement, leadership development, advocacy initiatives, trainings, community gatherings, and other opportunities for civic engagement.
Support digital pathways for community action, including voter registration, event recruitment, advocacy mobilization, and online engagement opportunities.
Foster meaningful online community engagement by responding to conversations, elevating community voices, and amplifying opportunities for collective action.
Monitor digital conversations, community priorities, and emerging issues impacting Native communities across California; identify opportunities for engagement, rapid response, and narrative amplification.
Uplift community-generated content, partner campaigns, and stories that advance Native self-determination, civic participation, community leadership, and social justice.
Content Creation, Storytelling & Narrative Change
Collaborate directly with CNVP organizers and communications staff to identify, capture, and elevate stories that reflect Native leadership, community resilience, organizing victories, and civic engagement efforts.
Attend select community events, advocacy actions, cultural gatherings, trainings, and organizing activities to document authentic stories, photos, videos, and community perspectives.
Build trusted relationships with organizers, Tribal leaders, youth leaders, and community members to ensure storytelling reflects community priorities, lived experiences, and cultural values.
Document organizing and advocacy efforts throughout the greater Sacramento region and Northern California, including activities within Tribal communities, urban Native communities, and at the California State Capitol.
Develop culturally grounded written, visual graphics, and video content that advances CNVP’s narrative change goals and helps translate complex policy, advocacy, and organizing issues into accessible and engaging stories.
Be proactive. Identify emerging stories, community voices, and rapid-response opportunities that support CNVP’s mission and strengthen public understanding of issues affecting Native communities.
Support community-centered storytelling practices that prioritize consent, cultural respect, accuracy, and authentic representation of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Multimedia & Video Production
Develop and execute field-based content plans for select community events, organizing activities, advocacy actions, leadership programs, and legislative engagement opportunities.
Collect high-quality photo and video content in diverse environments; including community gatherings, Tribal lands (with appropriate permissions), cultural events (with respect to cultural protocols), legislative hearings, advocacy days, and statewide convenings.
Produce short-form documentary-style storytelling content that highlights CNVPs work.
Conduct informal interviews and community storytelling conversations that elevate Native voices and experiences.
Create platform-specific video content optimized for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging digital platforms.
Maintain organized digital asset libraries of photography, video footage, and community storytelling materials.
Transform raw footage into polished, platform-optimized storytelling assets.
Support integration of graphic and video content into broader campaign narratives and mobilization efforts.
Analytics & Reporting
Track and report basic digital performance metrics, including engagement, reach, clicks, and conversions.
Support monthly reporting on digital campaigns and content performance.
Identify trends in audience engagement and provide recommendations for optimization.
Work Environment and Position Requirements
- Hybrid, in-person and virtual, with some evenings and weekends.
- This role will require a minimum of one in-person day(s) per week at the Los Angeles office.
- This position includes office work, remote work, community outreach, and regional travel.
- Demonstrated commitment to CNVP’s mission, vision, and values and to building the political power of American Indian/Alaska Native communities in California.
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
- Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Comfortable communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and discussing CNVP campaigns, programs, and opportunities for community involvement.
- Ability to use cell phones, laptops, and common workplace technology, including Gmail, Google Chat, and timekeeping/payroll software.
- The employee must have manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and be able to work on a computer for extended periods
- Must attend mandatory orientation and required training sessions, which may be virtual and/or in person.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from events and work assignments when required. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for eligible work-related travel.
- Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance when driving a personal vehicle for CNVP business.
- Ability to work a variable schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel as required within the employee’s assigned region and/or throughout California.
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods during community events and outreach activities and safely lift up to 40 pounds.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in digital communications, content production, or related fields
- Proficiency in Canva and other graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent platforms)
- Proficiency in DSLR camera operation and photography
- Proficiency in smartphone operation and photography
- Proficiency in short-form video editing for digital and social platforms
- Strong AP Style writing and editing skills
- Experience writing and adapting content across formats; including social media, blog posts, and website CMS platforms
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital engagement tactics
- Ability to manage multiple production deadlines and rapid response in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment
- Familiarity with civic engagement, advocacy, or community-based organizing is a plus
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with 2 in-person days per week
Preferred
- Experience working directly with community organizers, grassroots campaigns, advocacy organizations, Tribal governments, or community-based organizations
- Knowledge of Native American history, Tribal sovereignty, and contemporary Native issues strongly preferred
- Experience with narrative change communications or culturally grounded storytelling campaigns
- Experience with content planning, editorial calendars, and integrated communications workflows
- Proficiency with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
- Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Premiere Pro, Ascend (SMS) and Action Network, or similar platforms
- Experience capturing content in live event, field, or community settings
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and work respectfully with diverse Native communities and leaders
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Northern California to document community events and organizing activities as needed
- Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation preferred
Core Competencies
- Cultural humility and competency when working with Tribal Nations and Native communities
- Community-centered storytelling and relationship building
- Strong photography, video production, and visual storytelling skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with organizers and translate organizing work into compelling digital narratives
- Understanding of Native narrative change strategies and movement communications
- Ability to work independently in field-based environments while maintaining strong communication with team members
- Strong project management and content production skills
- Commitment to Native self-determination, community accountability, and social justice
Ready to join the team? Apply today.
CNVP is a project of Community Partners®. Community Partners® is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.