Job Details
Common Cause (Posted March 8, 2013)
Organization Website: http://www.commoncause.org
Digital Strategies Manager
Washington, DC
DEPARTMENT: Communications
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Communications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Play a central role in developing and driving Common Cause’s digital programs, which are essential to the organization’s impact and growth. Responsibilities will include strategy development, creative direction and project management for initiatives spanning the organization’s website, content programs, email, advocacy tools and social media. Work with members of the communications team, national program leads and state chapters to develop email messaging (advocacy and appeals) for national and state chapters. Develop strategies to engage and expand Common Cause’s social channels, using creative methods for content distribution and user engagement. Coordinate with outside vendors on the upcoming CommonCause.org redesign, involving internal stakeholders and keeping the project on time and on budget. Coordinate with finance and development team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of online fundraising activities, and collaborate routinely with national and state organizers to improve the performance of online actions. Research new digital tools and techniques, and make recommendations for implementation
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have at least three years experience in online communications at a fast-paced non-profit or political campaign, with solid writing skills. Experience managing digital programs and engaging diverse stakeholders is very important; an enthusiasm for getting the details right is a must. Background in management, mentoring and training will be a critical success factor. Experience working with a content management system, particularly Blackbaud and/or Convio, is strongly preferred. CommonCause.org will be redesigned and will move to the Luminate platform, so experience with that is preferred. Strong writing skills, familiarity with technical, editorial and design elements of online communications and a willingness to learn new skills are also required. Candidates must be detail oriented problem-solvers, able to work fast under tight deadlines. Basic HTML coding and Photoshop skills required.
Pluses: Working knowledge of the legislative process or a background in politics. Personal commitment to public interest issues, and/or previous nonprofit or campaign experience. Video production and editing skills. Experience with front-end web development, such as CSS and JavaScript.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include Digital Strategies Manager in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546 No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About Common Cause: Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran
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