JOB: Web Strategist for The Opportunity Agenda in NY, NY

[Katie]

The Opportunity Agenda, located in New York City, is looking for a web
strategist to build and maintain their online presence. Description
below. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest,
resume, and writing sample to jo...@opportunityagenda.org, including
Web Strategist in the subject line.

Katie

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Description of Position

The web strategist is responsible for determining the online strategy
and maintaining all online operations for The Opportunity Agenda. The
web strategist reports to the Communications Director.


Responsibilities include:

Website
* Maintains and develops the organization’s website, keeping it up
to date and dynamic.
* Plans and oversees the redesign of the organization’s website,
www.opportunityagenda.org; provides ongoing maintenance for site.
* Builds and maintains project-based websites, web areas, and the
organization’s blog.
* Builds and maintains social networking presence, including
through YouTube and Facebook.
* Manages relationships with web vendors and consultants.

Database/Content Management Systems
* Possesses familiarity and facility with DRUPAL and CIVICRM-based
CRM systems or their equivalents.

Technical Support and Assistance
* Possesses knowledge and experience with MAC and PC technology.
* Provides video and production assistance at events.

Online Advocacy
* Determines and executes the web strategy for The Opportunity
Agenda’s diverse program areas including Economic Opportunity,
Immigration, Reproductive Justice, LGBT and Racial Equity, and Black
Male Achievement.
* Maintains the organization’s online presence and effectiveness.
* Monitors online social justice and progressive activism to
determine opportunities for engagement and identify potential
partnerships and strategies.
* Monitors and devises strategies to increase the organization’s
online growth.
* Schedules, composes, and sends the organization’s e-newsletters
and e-blasts.
* Advises the organization on best practices and state of the art
online techniques
* Develops and implements mechanisms to evaluate the
organization’s online presence.

Advising Partners and Capacity Building
* Advises partner organizations on developing and adopting online
strategies.
* Develops and presents trainings on online strategies for partner
groups.
* Represents the organization at events and trainings.

Administrative/Internal Communications Needs
* Assists in recruiting and managing consultants and interns.
* Provides internal training on basic web strategies and blogging.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor’s degree in web strategy, communications, or equivalent
experience and skill set.
* A minimum five years combined experience in Internet
communications systems, and communications strategy, with some
exposure to the nonprofit sector.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of website design and maintenance.
* Experience in the strategic use of social media.
* Familiar with content management systems such as Drupal and
CiviCRM-based constituent relationship management (CRM) systems or
their equivalents.
* Knowledge and experience with MAC and PC technology.
* Knowledge and experience with social networking media.
* Ability to create, manage, and monitor web tools and strategies.
* Ability to create PowerPoint and other presentations using state
of the art technology and techniques.
* Excellent written and verbal communications.
* Excellent basic online research skills.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with
diverse audiences and organizational partners.
* Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks
and meet deadlines.
* Commitment to social justice and strong working knowledge of
social justice issues and organizations.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and within a
team.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Spanish language skills a plus.
* A sense of humor.


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AGENDA:

The Opportunity Agenda was founded in 2004 with the mission of
building the national will to expand opportunity in America. Focused
on moving hearts, minds and policy over time, the organization works
with social justice groups, leaders, and movements to advance
solutions that expand opportunity for everyone. Through active
partnerships, The Opportunity Agenda synthesizes and translates
research on barriers to opportunity and corresponding solutions; uses
communications and media to understand and influence public opinion;
and identifies and advocates for policies that improve people’s
lives. To learn more about The Opportunity Agenda, go to our website
at www.opportunityagenda.org.

The Opportunity Agenda, a project of Tides Center, is an equal
opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from
women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural
individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated
against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity,
age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or
conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related
conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that
qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application
process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of
application.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The salary range for this position will be determined based on
experience and skills. Medical and dental insurance provided as well
as short-term disability, flexible spending, and 403(b) accounts.
Generous vacation package.

LOCATION: New York, NY


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and writing
sample to jo...@opportunityagenda.org, including Web Strategist in the
subject line.

No phone calls, please.