MomsRising, Campaign Director – Early Learning/Childcare Campaign (Washington, DC)

[Elyssa Koidin Schmier]

https://www.momsrising.org/page/moms/campaign-director--early-learningchildcare-campaign

MomsRising is hiring an experienced organizer or advocate in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to direct our Early Learning/Childcare Campaign.

 

About MomsRising:

MomsRising (www.momsrising.org) is a virtual organization with staff working around the country. We are a growing online and on-the-ground multicultural organization mobilizing the grassroots to advocate for families on a variety of important. We help people voice their support for legislation and culture change that support mothers and families in this country.

 

Our core team of paid staff and volunteers work collaboratively to develop our strategies and campaigns. As a virtual organization, we use conference calls, IM, and email extensively to communicate, to create, and to care for each other. Our team enjoys a results-oriented work environment where the challenges and joys of balancing work, family, and personal time are understood.

 

Summary:

The Campaign Director will work primarily on increasing quality, access, and affordability of early learning/childcare opportunities for all children, with a focus on ensuring that social emotional development and trauma informed care are key aspects of all early education. S/he will work on multiple projects, as part of a collaborative team, to mobilize and organize our members, volunteers, and aligned organizations. Through the planning and execution of state and federal engagement and education campaigns, the Campaign Director will advance our core issues in specific focus areas. The Campaign Director also will work to grow our membership, volunteer base, and financial support. 

 

This is a full-time position that is eligible for benefits. The Campaign Director will report to a Senior Campaign Director. Our preference is for an individual who is located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

 

Responsibilities:

1.  Work with the Senior Campaign Director (SCD) to design and implement a specific campaign in the focus area.  

• Work with SCD to craft campaign strategy and an implementation plan that effectively leverage online and offline tactics, both traditional and innovative. 
• Implement campaign or portions of campaign as directed by SCD.  
• Assist the SCD in the management and organization of online and offline events, leveraging MomsRising volunteers for execution of events. 
• Work with Senior Campaign Director to ensure responsible use of MomsRising financial, staff, and volunteer resources.
• Conduct complex project management and oversight.  

 

2.  Effectively communicate the messaging of the campaign to move the     focus issue forward.  

• Communicate with policy partners, elected leaders, and the media to publicize campaign, build understanding and move the focus issue forward.  
• Draft compelling messaging, distributed through mass email alerts, social media, blogs, and other channels that result in members taking action or donating.
• May represent the organization on occasion with the media or at events.  

 

3.    Advance the focus issue and build and support membership.  

• Identify and build on opportunities to grow membership. 
• Track and identify opportunities to engage in the focus issue.
• Identify opportunities for financial partnerships and work with SCD to follow up as appropriate.   
• Track and report on member feedback and member services, including facilitating response to member concerns and questions.
• Facilitate leadership development opportunities with members as appropriate.   

 

4.  Support the development of effective relationships with partners, funders and others to further the campaign issue and the work of MomsRising.  

• Attend coalition and program partner meetings and conference calls as a representative of MomsRising. 
•  Communicate with foundations and donors and the media including appropriate appreciation and updates.  
• In collaboration with others, ensure timely reporting of grant-funded activities.

 

5.  Take other assignments as needed to further the mission of MomsRising.

 

Qualifications:

 

• 5 or more years of experience in related work either implementing campaigns and/or doing advocacy.  
• Excellent writing skills including experience in crafting smart campaign strategies and mobilizing diverse communities online.
• Able to work independently, but also be a good team player.
• Experience in early learning. 
• Experience working with coalitions and managing political or advocacy campaigns.  
• BA/BS required.  MA/MS preferred. Or equivalent experience.    
• Experience and/or interest in organizing.  Eager to empower and engage others in the democratic process. 
• Interest in and passion for the designated campaign issue. 
• Able to turn on a dime so when there's a new idea on Monday, you can test it and put it in front of over a million people and multiple organizations by Tuesday. This is a fast-paced job.   
• Able to track a lot of moving parts and manage complex projects. Able to keep the big picture in mind, while also paying close attention to many details. 
• Experience in planning and executing a variety of events and have strong project management skills. 
• Flexible and willing to do what is needed to make the project work.
• Comfortable with a virtual office. Able to communicate effectively via IM, conference calls, and email. 
• At ease with technology and able to use technology effectively for organizing, writing, and online communication. Email proficiency is critical.
• Familiar with HTML and comfortable with Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Experience with constituent relationship management tools and blogging are a bonus. 
• Ability and willing to travel occasionally.
• The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: This is a virtual job with no physical office.  This individual will work in his/her own home and communicate with coworkers through technology.  This position’s full-time hours are flexible with some evening and weekend hours required. An individual located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is preferred.

 

Must be able to work at a desk for blocks of time.  Must be able to communicate verbally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to move objects/operate keyboards, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

To Apply: 

Send an email to Wo...@momsrising.org with Early Learning Campaign Director in the subject line. 

Attach your resume and a short writing sample. 

Tell us how you heard about this opportunity and why you are interested.

Include three references with phone and email contact information. 

 

Only applications that include the requested materials will be considered. 

 

Application deadline: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

MomsRising is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.