Job Description
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Mothership Strategies is a top-ranking Democratic digital fundraising and advocacy firm. We are experts in engaging grassroots supporters online through digital fundraising. Mothership has raised over $1 billion for some of the largest Democratic campaigns and progressive causes. We work collaboratively to create industry-leading tactics and engagement strategies for campaigns of all sizes. We are a motivated and passionate team that loves taking ownership of tasks, solving problems, and working towards results. When Democratic candidates and organizations need to unite millions of supporters to raise money online, they call us.
OVERALL FUNCTION
The Fundraising Ads Account Strategist is a freelance, production-focused role responsible for building and trafficking Meta advertising for a portfolio of Democratic PACs, organizations, elected officials, and candidates. The majority of this role's time will be spent on hands-on ad production, trafficking and reporting within Facebook Ads Manager. Broader strategic responsibilities - including spend recommendations, performance optimization, and new client launches - will be introduced through training.
Reports to: Digital Director
Term: Freelance, ASAP through 12/1/2026
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ad Production (primary focus)
- Build and traffic Meta ads across client portfolio
- Set up and manage audiences and targeting per campaign specifications
- Maintain strong attention to detail across the full ad setup and click-to-donate conversion funnel, including UI/UX
- Monitor day-to-day ad delivery and performance
- Make recommendations on spend and performance goals within Facebook Ads Manager
Growth Areas
- Assist in tracking client spend and compiling results reporting
- Support new client launches, including creating Facebook pages, importing data, building initial audiences, and setting up pixel tracking
- Explore additional platforms, including Google / SEO ads
- Drafting ad copy and creative concepts
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Facebook Ads Manager, including hands-on experience producing and trafficking Meta ads
- Ad optimization and strategy
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfort following established processes and creative direction with precision
- Commitment to progressive causes and electing Democratic candidates nationwide
Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience trafficking / producing paid Meta ads
- Experience managing budgets or performance optimization
- Mandatory: Facebook account with a confirmed identity to run ads about social issues
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience with Google / SEO ads
- Experience with Democratic digital fundraising tools including ActBlue, ActionKit, and NGP VAN
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Term: Freelance, ASAP through December 1, 2026
Pay: $38/hour
Location: Remote.
Work Environment: May range from 5-20 hours/week, with at least 5 hours/week falling within 10am–6pm ET, Monday–Friday.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Mothership Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. As an organization that fights for progressive values nationwide, we’re committed to building a community based in diversity and inclusion at all levels. To that end, we strictly prohibit discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants of all backgrounds who have an interest in progressive politics are able and encouraged to apply!
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