The Campaign Director responsible for strategy is a key member of ColorOfChange’s Leadership Team. S/he will work alongside our Campaign Directors responsible for media and campaigning, and will coordinate closely with the Executive Director on all aspects of organizational strategy. Applicants should be passionate about our mission of empowering everyday people’s voices, understand organizing and technology, and have a demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice.
This position reports to: Executive Director
Principal Responsibilities
● Developing/thinking through campaign and organizational strategy, and advocating for it both internally and externally;
● Working with Leadership Team and advising campaign staff on every stage of the campaign arc, from:
○ Big picture strategy and messaging, to
○ Identifying strategic campaign opportunities and compelling, creative asks, to
○ Executing the email, web, and social media components of each tactic, and
○ Maintaining healthy, strong relationships with grassroots supporters over time;
● Continually revisiting/revising campaign plan in response to developments;
● Crafting advocacy emails, petitions, and other written materials including website copy;
● Day to day managing, guidance, and coaching of campaign staff, including substantive editing
and provision of other feedback on campaign staff writing;
● Developing partnerships with outside organizations for strategic campaign collaborations;
● Interfacing with organizational partners and consultants (e.g., designers, PR consultants, etc.);
● Advising Leadership Team on big picture questions of organizational development,
communications, structure, management and growth.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is creative, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Most of all, s/he should have a knack for campaigning: the ability to spot a moment, the willingness to go after any target, and the determination to keep pushing, even in the face of long odds. Specific qualifications include:
● 2-5 years experience in online organizing, or somewhat fewer with commensurate experience/ skills that translate well into an online organizing environment (such as those gained in political campaigning, community organizing, and/or communications);
● Strong knowledge of the political system/legislative process, particularly at the federal level;
● Deep understanding of racial justice issues;
● Excellent communication skills, including:
○ The ability to reach/speak to various communities;
○ Impeccable writing skills -- the ability to differentiate between good, very good, and
great writing; and
○ Strong understanding of the news cycle;
● Team orientation and collaborative working style;
● Experience with and love for teaching, coaching, and guiding others to fulfill their potential in
this field;
● Comfort level with technology, including databases, content management systems, blogging
platforms, basic HTML and SQL;
● Familiarity and confidence with online fundraising;
● Management experience preferred.
Application Submission
Email: [email protected]
The title of the position (“Campaign Director”) MUST appear in the first line of the email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Interested applicants should email us with a resume, letter of interest, and writing sample.
We are currently seeing a highly experienced professional to join our U.S. Campaigning team as a Campaign Director. The U.S. Campaign Director leads one of four U.S. teams of 4-7 staff members -- crafting and executing rapid-response campaigns and inspiring millions of activists start and successfully run their own campaigns for positive social change... http://www.change.org/hiring/94
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