Technical Writer - Talent Acquisition Team

About Us
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 150 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at WeVote.US . See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.

Position Description
The Talent Acquisition team at WeVote is the engine that supplies the talent to the organization. As a volunteer organization, strong employees make a strong organization. Solid documentation and manuals help us to onboard our team effectively. We are looking for a technical writer to supply/refine that documentation. Were looking for a writer who can be sole owner/planner of our team documentation: onboarding, process/training. This writer will collaborate with subject matter experts to gather current information, write original content, edit existing content, proofread and maintain documentation repositories. Creating and managing FAQs will be a future need.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical writing experience
• Deep knowledge of google workspace tools
• Process/workflow documentation experience
• Project plan management
• Independent worker
• Strong communicator

Preferred

• Knowledge of the talent acquisition space/tools
• Team leadership/management

What Youll Gain

• Resume-worthy experience in technical writing, civic tech, and nonprofit work
• Growing network of civically engaged peers and mentors
• Personalized letter of recommendation after successful completion
• Direct impact on equitable voter access and information

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility
WeVote is fully volunteer-driven, and we are proud of our grassroots model. We welcome volunteers of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, income levels, and political perspectiveseveryone committed to fair, accessible elections. Whether youre new or bring years of experience, theres a place for you. We know that unpaid roles present barriers. We offer flexible hours and encourage open discussion of needed accommodations for technology, time, or work style.

How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note or cover letter describing:

• Why youre interested in WeVote and our mission and how being an intern will help you on your career path
• A bit about yourself, your background or interests
• Any questions you have for us