Working at Sojourners
Our Values and Commitments
At Sojourners, we come to work every day because God has invited us to sustain, care for, and build a more just world. We prioritize building an equitable, sustainable, and inclusive future as an organization so that we can better advance our mission and serve justice movements for decades to come.
Sojourners is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable culture and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Our staff include a diverse cross section of Christians who belong to Protestant, Catholic, evangelical, and many traditions across the spectrum of U.S. and global Christianity.
Belonging
- We value a team culture that includes and supports everyone, especially those with historically marginalized identities or less power.
- Team members are acknowledged for their contributions, creating a sense of importance and belonging.
- All staff treat each other with respect and professionalism. We build community while maintaining personal and professional boundaries.
Equity
- We speak out against inequities, consider issues of power and fairness, and advocate for just treatment in our daily work.
- We are committed to fair recruitment, hiring, pay, and treatment for staff at all levels of the organization.
Accountability
- We hold ourselves accountable for our impact in our daily work and interactions. We own our mistakes and work to repair harm and rebuild trust. We accept feedback with equanimity.
- When we commit to a project, decision, or goal, we follow through and make it happen.
Listening
- We actively seek, listen to, and amplify our colleagues' perspectives on issues affecting our team and organization.
- We act on feedback when possible and communicate how we’ve responded.
- We are committed to evolving and growing together to continually improve our organizational culture and Christian witness.
Faith Inspires our Commitment to Diversity
Diversity holds profound spiritual significance because it reflects the biblical teaching that every person is created in the image of God, affirming the inherent dignity and worth of all humanity. In the Beloved Community there is no place for hierarchies based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social identity, or economic status.
As we strive to answer God's call to the ministry of reconciliation, we humbly seek forgiveness, restoration, and commit to accountability. Instead of denying or erasing the uniqueness woven into Creation, we are called to celebrate this diversity, recognizing it as essential to showing God’s strength.
Benefits
We are dedicated to creating a positive faith-based work environment that reflects a healthy work-life balance. All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
These benefits include:
- Fully paid health insurance coverage for you and your family
- Optional dental coverage at an additional cost
- A fully paid life and disability insurance plan
- Generous PTO: 20 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid sick/personal leave per year
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- 401k plan with employer match
- Sabbatical leave
Current Opportunities
About SojoAction
Our faith compels us to build a just future where every need is supplied, and no one is afraid.
SojoAction builds hope and creates change together with those who believe a more just world is possible.
Sojourners is an ecumenical Christian media and advocacy organization that works towards social and racial justice. Sojourners publishes an award-winning magazine, produces daily news and commentary on sojo.net, and mobilizes people of faith for social justice through its advocacy initiative SojoAction.
We seek to inspire hope and build a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world by articulating the biblical call to racial and social justice, life and peace, and environmental stewardship.
About the Role
The digital education and outreach manager will provide support for the development and dissemination of digital learning resources created to engage congregants and faith leaders in efforts to address political and/or cultural polarization within congregations and their communities. In this role, the manager will work with the director of congregational education and outreach, consultants, and colleagues to support the development of Sojourners Congregations from Polarization to Unity (CPU) project and collaborate with Sojourners’ digital, marketing, and web teams to promote the project to congregants and faith leaders.
Are you an online, tech savvy organizer who can write code, manage websites, while understanding political incentives and motives? Does your faith motivate you to do good in this world? If so, please read on!
Responsibilities
- Foster equity and inclusion within the work environment and in every aspect of your work.
- Track, cultivate and build relationships with faith leaders, churches, and congregants across the country. Sojourners is an ecumenical organization and is committed to serving the wide array of congregations and denominations present in the U.S. Church.
- Collaborate with the Sojourners Mobilizing and Marketing Teams as well as cross- organization teams to implement the CPU communications and outreach plan, including speaking opportunities to engage congregants and faith leaders.
- Identify and recruit experts in the areas of political and cultural polarization and transformation to provide CPU program resources and present webinars for learning hub participants.
- Work closely with the Director of Congregational Education and Outreach, Director of Racial Justice, Senior Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing and web development consultants to map the digital learning experience and ways to engage congregants and faith leaders.
- Collect data and monitor site usage and engagement to create a data-informed digital engagement strategy for congregations.
- Support the learning hub through periodic website and CPU updates.
- Compile and provide analyses of learning hub user assessments and surveys.
- Represent Sojourners and the program at faith-based conferences, churches, and other venues.
- Contribute news and program updates to Sojourners social media as well as other internal communications teams.
- Promote effective and clear internal communication in collaboration with Sojourners mobilizing and cross-organization teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two years employment in non-profits, issue campaigns, electoral campaigns and/or Congress focused on digital media and/or media relations
- Drupal CRM
- Proficiency in HTML and CSS and some combined proficiency in PHP, Python, or JavaScript.
- Demonstrated ability to create data structures and data tracking systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional reference contacts to jobs@democracypartners.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Sojourners is an equal opportunity employer that continually seeks to diversify its staff and create an inclusive and equitable culture.
Starting annual salary for this position is $60 – 65 K based on experience. Excellent benefits package includes fully paid health insurance, 20 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, and a positive, faith-based work environment.
About SojoAction
Our faith compels us to build a just future where every need is supplied, and no one is afraid. SojoAction builds hope and creates change together with those who believe a more just world is possible.
Sojourners is an ecumenical Christian media and advocacy organization that works towards social and racial justice. Sojourners publishes an award-winning magazine, produces daily news and commentary on sojo.net, and mobilizes people of faith for social justice through its advocacy initiative SojoAction.
We seek to inspire hope and build a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world by articulating the biblical call to racial and social justice, life and peace, and environmental stewardship.
About the Role
SojoAction is looking for a mid-level digital role that specializes in content and relationship management. Digital organizing requires significant investment into content creation and relationship management. This role would combine those skills in conjunction with the Digital Mobilization Manager to lead SojoAction’s online and offline mobilizing arm to create world-class digital campaigns that connect the dots from social communities, micro-influencers, decision-makers, and the press. This role is for those seeking to make a stamp on how digital organizing evolves in our rapidly evolving times.
Are you a good writer who can draft clean, persuasive, well-messaged social media with graphics on tight deadlines? Does your faith motivate you to do good in this world? If so, please read on!
Responsibilities
- Foster equity and inclusion within the work environment and in every aspect of your work.
- Draft clean, persuasive, and well-messaged social media content, incorporating graphics and videos, even under tight deadlines.
- Craft email campaigns, action pages, and digital toolkits to mobilize supporters and allies in faith-based justice work.
- Collaborate with the Digital Mobilization Manager to develop and implement posting schedules and social media strategies that drive engagement.
- Monitor and curate high-impact social media content that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Identify, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with progressive faith leaders, micro-influencers, and organizational partners.
- Develop strategies to expand and deepen engagement with SojoAction’s digital and offline communities using digital advertising, organic social media, texting, influencer campaigns, and other digital tools.
- Build and maintain sophisticated distribution networks that keep the public, coalition members, and influencers informed and engaged.
- Assist the Digital Mobilization Manager with power and influence mapping and execute “influencing the influencer” campaigns.
- Support rapid-response digital work, ensuring timely and effective action during critical moments.
- Stay abreast of emerging digital tools and trends to keep campaigns innovative and impactful.
- Collaborate with the Mobilizing Team to integrate digital strategies across campaigns.
- Oversee day-to-day management of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X), including:
- Writing content, producing graphics, and creating videos.
- Scheduling posts and tracking performance metrics to refine strategies.
- Exploring innovative methods to grow audience reach and engagement.
- Explore and develop strategies to grow reach and followership of social media platforms
- Assist in managing and updating SojoAction’s website pages, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and engaging design.
- Track and analyze metrics to report progress and measure campaign impact.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support SojoAction’s mission and goals.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in digital organizing, media relations, or advocacy.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in non-profits, issue campaigns, electoral campaigns, or Congress.
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to frame messages and synthesize complex issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in digital content creation, including graphics, videos, and website management.
- Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Canva, HTML, WordPress, and Excel.
- Experience using social media strategically and managing platforms like Buffer and analytics tools to measure engagement.
- Familiarity with advocacy and CRM tools (e.g., Quorum, Phone2Action, Capitol Canary, Engaging Networks).
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and a collaborative mindset.
- Commitment to Sojourners’ mission and alignment with its faith-based social justice values.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional reference contacts to jobs@democracypartners.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Sojourners is an equal opportunity employer that continually seeks to diversify its staff and create an inclusive and equitable culture.
Starting annual salary for this position is $60 – 65K , based on experience. Excellent benefits package includes fully paid health insurance, 20 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, and a positive, faith-based work environment.
About SojoAction
Our faith compels us to build a just future where every need is supplied, and no one is afraid. SojoAction builds hope and creates change together with those who believe a more just world is possible.
Sojourners is an ecumenical Christian media and advocacy organization that works towards social and racial justice. Sojourners publishes an award-winning magazine, produces daily news and commentary on sojo.net, and mobilizes people of faith for social justice through its advocacy initiative SojoAction.
We seek to inspire hope and build a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world by articulating the biblical call to racial and social justice, life and peace, and environmental stewardship.
About the role
Sojourners is looking for a mid-senior level Digital Mobilization Manager to design and implement an impactful online engagement strategy around our priority issue areas. This role is part of the SojoAction team and focuses on leveraging digital tools to build a community of empowered advocates and supporters. The Digital Mobilization Manager will train and equip others to use social media, texting platforms, databases, and other technologies to foster grassroots campaigns and amplify voices advocating for change.
You will work collaboratively across teams, partnering with leaders in campaigns, racial justice, church outreach, and digital education. If you’re passionate about social justice and have the technical skills to match your organizer’s mindset, we’d love to hear from you
Responsibilities
- Foster equity and inclusion within the work environment and in every aspect of your work.
- Develop and execute a data-driven digital engagement strategy in collaboration with cross-functional team members.
- Create opportunities for digital mobilization in alignment with SojoAction’s goals, utilizing platforms such as digital advertising, social media, influencer campaigns, and texting tools.
- Conduct power and influence mapping; develop strategies to engage micro-influencers effectively.
- Review and refine digital content (social media, email campaigns) to ensure alignment with equity, messaging, and branding standards.
- Partner with marketing and organizational teams to synchronize digital strategies across channels.
- Analyze website usage and social media engagement metrics using Google Analytics or similar tools.
- Provide reports on audience performance and engagement metrics across digital platforms.
- Collaborate with the development team to align digital campaigns with grant objectives, reporting requirements, and deliverables.
- Maintain and update SojoAction’s website, ensuring content accuracy and relevance.
- Research and implement emerging digital trends and technologies to keep SojoAction's campaigns innovative and engaging.
- Gather feedback from digital community members and use it to improve digital engagement strategies.
- Develop protocols for addressing negative feedback, misinformation, or other crises on digital platforms promptly and effectively.
- Design and execute online training sessions or webinars to build digital advocacy skills among SojoAction supporters and leaders.
- Build and maintain relationships with digital advocacy partners, influencers, and content creators to expand the reach and impact of campaigns.
- Ensure that digital content and campaigns are accessible to a diverse audience, including those with disabilities, by following best practices for inclusivity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in digital mobilizing or applied roles in similar fields.
- 2–4 years of management experience, preferably within non-profits or campaign settings.
- Strong storytelling skills and the ability to craft compelling digital narratives.
- Expertise in social media strategy, multimedia content creation, and digital tools (e.g., Drupal, Engaging Networks, Action Network, Quorum).
- Familiarity with managing online ad campaigns or working with ad vendors.
- A solid grasp of organizing fundamentals and the capacity to develop leadership among supporters.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and tracking capabilities.
How To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional reference contacts to jobs@democracypartners.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Sojourners is an equal opportunity employer that continually seeks to diversify its staff and create an inclusive and equitable culture.
Starting annual salary for this position is $70,000 to $78,000, based on experience. Excellent benefits package includes fully paid health insurance, 20 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, and a positive, faith-based work environment.
Sojourners has an opening for a Chief Program and Impact Officer with an understanding of our work and mission, advocacy issue areas, and effective media engagement to join our Washington, D.C. staff. This position works closely with Sojourners’ President and COO to oversee all major branches of our mobilizing and communications work, including campaigns, church engagement and training, racial justice, government relations, and media. Additionally, the position will work with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop the financial portfolio of our mobilizing programmatic work. This position will serve on the Executive Team.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the President to develop a vision and strategy for mobilizing that is aligned with our organizational strategic plan and integrates our campaigns, advocacy, and communications staff. Lead the mobilizing team to accomplish that vision and ensure it is integrated and coordinated across the organization.
- Supervise and support the Senior Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing to design and implement Sojourners’ campaigns, which includes online mobilizing (with the Digital Mobilizing Manager) and strengthen the team’s project management and campaigning skills.
- Ensure and foster coordination with the Advancement Team and others on campaign funding and reporting.
- Supervise and support the Senior Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing, Racial Justice Director, Congregational Education and Outreach Director, and Political Director to maintain and strengthen relationships with external partners, elected officials, and coalitions related to campaigns work and organizational priorities.
- Work with the President to develop and oversee executive and organizational messaging efforts.
- Supervise and support the Director of Communications to leverage the President’s and other Sojourners’ voices in national, regional, political, and religious media. Oversee the implementation of media strategy and development of a communications plan. Oversee the tasks to strategize, write, and distribute relevant media advisories, press releases, and press kits.
- Identify and cultivate new opportunities and build new contacts to leverage Sojourners’ message in the media.
- Work with the Senior Director of Marketing to develop and implement new media opportunities and messaging cohesion.
- Work with the Editor in Chief and Senior Director of Marketing to coordinate and maximize growth across the organization’s social media.
- Foster professional development, cohesion, and growth of mobilizing staff and fellows.
- Oversee the development and stewardship of the mobilizing budget.
- Write and speak on behalf of Sojourners’ campaigns as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years’ experience in strategic planning, media relations, message development, coalition work, budgeting, program management, and supervision.
- Digital mobilizing experience, including building online audiences and communities
- Knowledge of social and economic justice issues and scriptural tenets that undergird Sojourners’ involvement in them; understanding of and commitment to Sojourners’ faith-based mission.
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing, speaking and briefing.
- Knowledge and experience with multiple media platforms.
- Exceptional project management skills to handle several assignments simultaneously, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize; excellent interpersonal skills essential.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional reference contacts to jobs@sojo.net or Chief Program and Impact Officer Search, Sojourners, 408 C St. NE, Washington, DC 20002. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position will be based in the Washington, D.C. office with minimum in-office days required.
Sojourners is an equal opportunity employer that continually seeks to diversify its staff and create an inclusive and equitable culture.
The starting annual salary for this position is $100,000 to $130,000, based on experience. Excellent benefits package includes fully paid health insurance, 20 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick/personal leave, 401(k) plan, and a positive, faith-based work environment.
Sojourners has an opening for a Political Director to develop and implement Sojourners’ policy strategy, positioning, framing, messaging, and advocacy for outreach and impact on Capitol Hill and the public sector. The Political Director works with the President, Senior Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing, and other staff to maximize Sojourners’ influence in the policy arena and advance the organization’s mission and priorities.
This is a full-time position based in Sojourners’ Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage organization’s policy and advocacy agendas with public sector and government representatives, including Executive, Legislative, and Judicial, as well as state and mayoral representatives as needed.
- Monitor relevant activity on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch, forecast policy trends, and identify opportunities for advocacy.
- Conduct comprehensive legislative, regulatory, administrative, and legal research and analysis related to Sojourners' policy priorities and develop policy recommendations for both internal and external use.
- Maintain and build relationships with external public sector partners and coalitions, including working with the Circle of Protection and guiding Sojourners’ anti-poverty portfolio.
- Provide political and policy advice to organizational leadership.
- Evaluate sign-on and endorsement opportunities.
- Review organizational materials, including action alerts, press releases, statements, and fundraising proposals and letters, for policy consistency and 501(c)(3) compliance.
- Pitch op-eds on relevant topics to Sojourners editorially independent print and online publications and external media.
- In consultation with organizational leadership, identify and evaluate opportunities for influencing public narratives to advance organizational priorities.
- Work with the Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing to research policy issues, track legislation, and develop an internal campaign strategy.
- Mentor, equip, and support government relations of campaign leads to help them more effectively engage government entities.
- Work in coordination with other mobilizing directors and relevant SojoAction team members to develop and implement grassroots/grasstops advocacy and mobilizing strategies to achieve programmatic goals, including FRAN.
- Coordinate grassroots advocacy efforts with the Mobilizing Team, with the goal of educating and mobilizing partners to take action that can influence federal and state policy formation through online Action Alerts, curriculum development, and church network development.
- Promote effective and clear communication within the mobilizing team and cross-organization teams.
- Represent the organization externally, including through public speaking.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in public policy, public administration, social work, theology, or related field, or juris doctorate, plus five years’ experience with policy advocacy; OR a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ experience with policy advocacy in one or more of Sojourners’ policy priority areas.
- Capitol Hill familiarity and experience; established relationships with religious and secular public sector partners.
- Excellent communications skills, including public speaking and writing.
- Attention to detail and deadline-driven timelines, and a high standard of work product.
- Knowledge in Sojourners issues, mission, non-profit status, and positioning in the faith-based mobilizing context.
- Strength and experience in cross-team leadership and collaboration.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional reference contacts to jobs@sojo.net with the subject line Political Director Search. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position will be based in the Washington, D.C. office with minimum in-office days required.
Sojourners is an equal opportunity employer that continually seeks to diversify its staff and create an inclusive and equitable culture.
Starting annual salary for this position is $75-85,000, based on experience. Excellent benefits package includes paid health insurance, 20 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave, 401(k) Plan, and a positive, faith-based work environment.