New Media Manager
The
New Organizing Institute is looking for a skilled New Media Manager to
help us teach progressive campaigns and nonprofits how to organize. This
position will help us tell our own story, as well as train others in
using new media tools in effective campaigns. This position will be
responsible for growing our body of online resources. Two primary
responsibilities for the role are to serve as editor of our blog
(writing posts, requesting submissions, and brainstorming content) and
bringing our new media training curriculum to our online Organizing
Toolbox,
In
addition, there will be drafting and executing a wide range of online
communications in email campaigns, website content, and social media
platforms. Creative writing and graphic production will be a core part
of the role, as will maintaining and improving our Wordpress website.
There will also be a project management component as we mentor partner
organizations.
Duties:
- Produce, solicit, and distribute written and multimedia content for the NOI website and communications
- Train others in the best practices of organizing and online advocacy
- Mentor partner organizations in improving their online campaign strategies
Requirements:
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Two
to four years experience in an online role with an advocacy
organization, Internet firm, electoral campaign or elected official
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Proficiency with online campaign tools and CMS (preferably DemocracyInAction and/or Wordpress)
- Experience with Photoshop, Google Analytics, and other relevant tools
- Proficiency with specific web languages such as HTML and CSS. PHP is a plus.
- Commitment to creating progressive change in the world
Bonus points:
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Project management experience
- Experience editing video, creating campaigns, or other creative online pursuits
To apply:
Just
send your resume and an email introducing yourself to
in...@neworganizing.com with the subject line "New Media Manager." Please
be sure to include online writing and design samples, any relevant
URLs, and three references.
This position is based in Washington, DC. Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
About NOI:
At
the New Organizing Institute Education Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit, we
develop the practice of Engagement Organizing, and leaders who are great
at it. And we have fun doing it.
We
want to live in a world in which people have decent, healthy lives and
meaningful opportunities to pursue happiness. We want to build an
organizing culture and set of practices that not only wins campaigns and
improves people’s lives in the short-term, but builds stronger
communities, people, and democracy in the longer-term.
Engagement
Organizing is a strong response to the recognition that the change we
want will only come by engaging the full capacity of people around a
compelling vision they believe in, and that that positive change is made
by campaigns and organizations that identify and develop the leaders
who live in all communities. Engagement Organizing is a way of working
that is consistent with deep American and progressive values. It’s also
the best way to kick ass – to win and to keep winning change that
improves peoples lives.
The
New Organizing Institute Education Fund (NOIEF) is based in Washington,
DC. We run training “Bootcamps” for progressive organizers; the Dining
Organizers program; the Voter Information Project; and other resources
for progressive nonprofits. NOIEF is affiliated with the New Organizing
Institute (NOI), a 501(c)4 organization that runs other Bootcamps,
Rootscamps, a Trainers Bureau, the NOI Jobs Board, and other technical
assistance programs for progressive campaigners. The two entities are
legally and financially distinct.
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