ACLU of Virginia seeks Campaign Communications Strategist (Full Time)

[ACLU VA]

JOB SUMMARY 

The Campaigns Communications Strategist will play a key role in bolstering the ACLU-VA visibility across the Commonwealth. The Campaigns Communications Strategist provides communications support to achieve goals of the ACLU-VA’s priority campaigns. The Campaigns Communication Strategist will work closely with the affiliate’s advocacy team, which is principally responsible for top tier campaign outcomes, to design communications strategies, and with other members of the communications team on tactical execution. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Campaigns Communications Strategy 

 Work with the advocacy team to research appropriate audiences, messaging, and communications delivery mechanisms to support campaign goals; 

 Develop measurable communications plans to support campaign goals; 

 Implement communications campaigns plans in coordination with the advocacy team; 

 Evaluate the effectiveness of campaign communications efforts to determine their success and refine plans; 

 In coordination with the advocacy team, develop measurable communications plans to integrate with other aspects of the advocacy campaigns, including legislative efforts and grassroots lobbying; 

 Coordinate with coalition members and other organizational partners on communications efforts; and 

 Coordinate with other members of the communications team on development and execution of communications tactics. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

 A commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU, and to racial justice and civil rights issues and an understanding that these issues are central to overall protection of civil liberties. 

 Working knowledge and basic understanding of civil liberties issues and advocacy strategies. 

 Knowledge of the print and online media landscape. 

 Proficiency with office technology and information systems, including online communications, word processing and Adobe Creative suite. 

 Experience with and comfort using online media and tools, including social media. 

 A keen eye for design, page layout, and general presentation. 

 Willingness and availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and/or over 40 hours per week as necessary. 

 Willingness and ability to travel throughout Virginia, and occasionally to other states for conferences and training. 

 A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, to refrain from unlawful discrimination and to comply fully with all applicable laws; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity and national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and able to work with diverse individuals within the organization and broader community.

What Now?

Send a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement, and a current resume to Bill Farrar, Director of Strategic Communications, by email to jo...@acluva.org with “Campaigns Communications Strategist” in the subject line of the email. Applications can also be mailed to ACLU of Virginia, 701 E. Franklin Street, Suite 1412, Richmond, VA 23219.

Submit your application as soon as possible. Applications will begin being reviewed July 15, 2019 and will be accepted until position is filled. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing.

https://acluva.org/en/jobs/campaign-communications-strategist-full-time