Employment Opportunities

Online Outreach Manager, TrueMajority.org

TrueMajority.org is the 500,000-member online activism project of USAction. We were founded by Ben Cohen (of Ben&Jerry's ice cream) and invented some of the coolest tools of "first generation" Internet organizing, and now have joined up with the top field organizing crew in America. Put hundreds of organizers in dozens of states together with a half-million motivated online progressives, and that's us.

We're looking for a key member of the team to use those resources to change the country. Our mission is simple – bring economic, social, and racial justice for all Americans. We provide all kinds of ways for our members to push those in power toward that end.

YOUR mission, if you're chosen to accept it, is also simple, but it's not easy. The Online Outreach Manager is responsible for amping up our recruiting of new online members, and for combining existing software tools to create new and unique activism experiences for those members. Oh, and also implementing the online fundraising plan.

There's a lot of responsibility. We set hard goals for recruiting and for generating activism, and the Online Outreach Manager is responsible for hitting them. But there's also a lot of freedom and room for your creativity in breaking new ground. You're in charge of managing our outreach publishing schedule, and have a very large say in what issues we take on and how. If you've been sitting there frustrated because you can't try out that slightly crazy idea that you're just sure would be the next "Obama Girl" viral megahit, we could be the shop for you.

Naturally you'll need hardcore writing skills, a love for deadlines, and an almost uncanny sense of what is on the minds of progressive citizens right now. This isn't an entry-level position – expect interview questions like "what is the most successful issue campaign you ran last year?"

We track our results pretty closely, so trust in hard statistics over anecdotes and a decent ability with data tools like Excel are important. You don't have to have HTML hand-editing ability or other tech geek skills, but if you do it would certainly put you a leg up on the competition.

Home base location is negotiable, but easy access to the TrueMajority.org mothership in Burlington, VT would be ideal.

For more details and to apply, see http://www.truemajority.org/OnlineOutreachManager.htm

Civic Engagement Assistant

USAction and its sister organization, USAction Education Fund (USAEF), are seeking a Civic Engagement Assistant. USAction, a national progressive grassroots organization with over three million members, works to mobilize citizens around a wide range of progressive issues, including affordable, accessible health care for all, ending the war in Iraq, quality public education and voter participation. USAEF provides information, training, and technical assistance to grassroots organizations.

The Civic Engagement Assistant will work directly with the national Civic Engagement Director to provide support to USAction affiliates and USAEF partner organizations to plan and implement their voter education and mobilization campaigns. The Civic Engagement Assistant will have extensive telephone and e-mail contact with grassroots leaders around the country, and will have the opportunity to learn more about issue and campaign organizing. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to contribute to the growth and shaping of a national organization that is making real, grassroots, social change happen.

For more information about USAction and USAEF, please visit www.usaction.org.

Responsibilities

· Manage and further develop the integrated political database for national and state 2008 campaign planning, targeting and prioritization
· Monitor multiple online and print publications; prepare summaries and brief reports for national staff and affiliates
· Track affiliate and partner local and state level priorities and progress
· Assist in development and distribution of campaign materials
· Provide administrative support to Civic Engagement and other national staff as needed

· As part of the Civic Engagement team, ensure open communication between the national staff and affiliates and partners.
· Track affiliate and partner civic engagement plans, budgets, fundraising, and activities.
· Assist with the preparation of regular email updates to affiliates and partners, and occasional conference calls for affiliate staff

· Assist with the development and staffing of regional and national civic engagement training sessions.
· Assist with the development and distribution of legal compliance materials.
· Collect and track requests for legal compliance assistance.

Qualifications

· One to three years experience with grassroots, electoral or community organizing
· Commitment to social justice.
· Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Flexibility and self-motivation, including willingness to work long hours
· Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems including Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and E-mail.

Salary: Based on experience.

Benefits: Include full health and dental insurance, excellent leave policy, and pension plan.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, three references, and writing sample by March 7 to: Civic Engagement Assistant Search, Attn: Shelley Sherman, 1825 K St. NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006 or ssherman@usaction.org. No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Only complete applications will be considered.

USAction is an equal opportunity employer. It is USAction’s policy to not discriminate against any individual for any reason including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, ethnic background, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, or persons with disabilities. We work hard to recruit, retain, and identify leadership positions for staff members who represent these communities and/or who are from low-income backgrounds.