Job: Food & Water Watch Online Organizer (Chicago)

Miranda Carter

Food & Water Watch is hiring an Online Organizer based in Chicago to work on our local, state and national campaigns to ban fracking, fight for clean water and safe food.



We’re looking for an experienced Online Organizer (full description below):

http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/about/career-opportunities/online-campaign-organizer/



Please forward on to anyone you think might be a good fit, and feel free to reach out if you have questions.



Thanks,

Miranda

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Miranda Carter

National Online Campaign Manager

Food & Water Watch

mcarter@fwwatch.org





Online Campaign Organizer



Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources. Our Organizing Team is growing rapidly as we build a strong national network of activists and allied organizations.



The Online Campaign Organizer works to develop and implement online organizing campaigns, to build Food & Water Watch’s capacity, and increase our online to offline actions. We’re looking for someone with experience and a vision for using online tools for organizing to join our innovative digital team. This position will be based in our Chicago office.



Specific Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, proof and distribute national and regional email advocacy alerts and fundraising emails for Food & Water Watch online activists.
• Develop and implement coordinated strategies and messaging for online communications across multiple channels to grow our list of online and offline supporters.
• Maintain Food & Water Watch’s Convio toolset and database, troubleshoot and submit support tickets to Blackbaud when needed.
• Help maintain and utilize additional online tools including mobile commons, actionsprout, shareprogress, and others.
• Increase Food & Water Watch’s membership base by recruiting new members online and managing communication with members.
• Track and analyze metrics related to online actions and fundraising efforts.
• Testing and optimization of online tactics to develop data-driven organizational best practices.
• Help manage organizational list growth and acquisition.
• Work with regional organizing teams to develop and coordinate regional and local online organizing strategies and campaigns.
• Work with organizing team to synchronize online organizing with field organizing campaigns.
• Assist in creating online action alerts, web content and other materials needed to implement campaigns.
• Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, and media if necessary.
• Participate in offline campaign activities such as volunteer meetings, events and rallies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: College degree required.
• Experience: At least three years experience in email marketing at a non-profit organization, with a preference for experience in online organizing, online fundraising, or grassroots/field organizing. If the latter, strong knowledge of online organizing tools is a must. Experience using online tools to strengthen offline grassroots campaigns is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of best practices for non-profit online marketing, including email messaging, online advocacy, and online fundraising; familiarity with grassroots organizing and advocacy techniques is strongly preferred; familiarity with legislative campaigns, consumer and environmental issues; knowledge of social media best practices; knowledge of, passion for, and experience with water, food, or public interest issues a strong plus.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, including online communications; strong interpersonal and planning skills; excellent writing ability; Excellent organizational skills; hands-on experience with eCRM systems, or online activism and email platforms; Experience with Convio Luminate Online or equivalent systems; basic data analysis and knowledge of Excel; experience with HTML and CSS; ability to create and edit web graphics in Photoshop is desirable.
• Capabilities: Passion for the web and using technology for social good; ability to think on your feet and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news; demonstrated leadership capability; ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks with people remotely; ability to present technical concepts to a general audience; can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work; troubleshooting and ability to track down and solve problems; attention to detail; ability to take direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks at once; sense of humor appreciated.
• Conditions: Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of Food & Water Watch. Long/irregular hours and travel possible.

Compensation:



Competitive salary, dependent on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision/long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave.



How to apply:



Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three references to resumes@fwwatch.org noting “Online Campaign Organizer” in the subject line. Position open until filled. Food & Water Watch strives for a diverse work environment and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and differently-abled people to apply.