AmericaSpeaks

The Director will lead and manage all online and mobile communications efforts for AmericaSpeaks and all its initiatives. S/he will be responsible for online operations and projects that support the activities of the organization including: strategy/planning, list building, online organizing, web design/development, writing and other content development, marketing, management, budgeting, and technical infrastructure. S/he will also work closely with AmericaSpeaks senior staff and project managers to support offline marketing and communication activities through writing and media relations. AmericaSpeaks is a world leader in the field of citizen engagement and public deliberation. This new position will accelerate AmericaSpeaks’ integration of online and mobile tools with face-to-face citizen engagement strategies, to achieve an even greater depth and breadth of participation. For more than a decade, AmericaSpeaks has helped citizens influence many of the most pressing issues facing the public, including the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site after 9/11, the creation of regional plans for the greater Chicago and Cleveland regions, and the development of a recovery plan for New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. AmericaSpeaks’ vision is to create new institutions that will link citizens to our nation’s policy making process. This position is based in Washington DC. RESPONSIBLITIES * Apply established and emerging technologies in AmericaSpeaks projects: engage participants in online and mobile environments, organize offline events, communicate with constituents, recruit project participants, and more. * Maximize the organization’s reach online including website traffic, blog coverage, social network reach, etc. * Write compelling content for a diverse audiences online and offline. * Play a leadership role in organizational marketing and communications efforts to advance the mission of AmericaSpeaks and its projects. * Develop and implement a strong email and online marketing plan to grow our membership lists, support business development, position the organization as a thought and practice leader, and support other key aspects of AmericaSpeaks work. * Lead both front- and back-end processes of web development for organizational and campaign websites. * Maintain and, where appropriate, create relationships with online partners, vendors, production personnel, designers, programmers and developers. * Ensure integration and coordination between online activities and organizational strategy, programming, fundraising, and administration. QUALIFICATIONS * While the position requires technical skills, the ideal candidate will be, first and foremost, an innovative, achievement-oriented web communications professional who thrives in an energetic, team-based environment. * A minimum of 4 years experience managing complex online campaigns, preferably in a public policy advocacy setting and/or political campaigns. * A commitment and passion for increasing the voice of citizens in policy-making on the most pressing issues of our day. * Knowledge of online organizing practices, including social network and blogger outreach, as well as web skills such as basic HTML, CSS and image manipulation. * Superior writing, strategic, visual, and speaking skills. * Creative person and meticulous project manager. * Understands the online political space and political blogosphere. * Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects while maintaining a perspective on long-term goals.