JOB: MoveOn.org, Platform Content Manager (Telecommute / Flexible Location)

[julia.si...@gmail.com]

Platform Content Manager

Time and again, MoveOn has changed the face of politics in America by harnessing the power of the Internet and our 8 million members. And now we’re changing the game again by turning our online campaign toolset inside-out and giving everyday folks the resources to run their own MoveOn-style campaigns on the issues they care about most.

Since 2011, when MoveOn launched our public petition platform (originally called SignOn.org, now simply MoveOn Petitions), more than 40,000 people have launched campaigns using our toolset, collecting nearly 30 million signatures, generating thousands of press hits, and winning countless policy victories.

We’re looking for an exceptionally strong writer with a nose for hot campaigns and viral content who can turn an amazing stream of user-generated content into featured web content and email alerts that really sing.

Key responsibilities:

• Craft member-submitted petitions, event invitations, call alerts, and other content into maximally powerful and effective email alerts.
• Evaluate new campaigns and prioritize those that should receive additional support from MoveOn in the form of email support, funding, or other resources.
• Optimize email content and layout to drive social media sharing.
• Use online strategies to recruit thousands of local progressive leaders to start and run campaigns with MoveOn’s toolset.
• Act as a key point of contact with leading organizations and elected officials.

Requirements:

• Superlative writing for popular audiences and political campaigns.
• Experience running grassroots campaigns featuring Internet organizing.
• Interest in analytic, data-driven approaches to problem solving.
• Expert knowledge of the latest online tools and emerging technologies.
• Experience with constituent relationship management systems a plus. (i.e. Salsa, Convio, Blue State Digital).
• Willingness to work as part of a team while also managing large projects independently.
• Desire to work in an environment demanding constant innovation, experimentation, and, inevitably, a high rate of failure for new ideas.
• Strong aptitude for technology. Useful skills include HTML, SQL, CSS, and command-line interfaces. A plus to candidates who have experience with Perl, Mason, JavaScript, jQuery, or version control (especially SVN).

Location: Anywhere in the continental U.S.—MoveOn operates on a virtual office model, collaborating online.

Salary: Salary is highly competitive and benefits include health and dental insurance and four weeks of vacation.

To Apply: Go to http://front.moveon.org/about/jobs/moveon-job-application-form to submit your application, resume, and a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for the position.

MoveOn.org Civic Action and MoveOn.org Political Action are equal opportunity employers.