Billionaires and corporate interests are taking over our elections. We’re turning into a government of, by, and for the big money interests instead of one that’s of, by, and for the people.

Organizations, reporters, and money-in-politics activists are looking for how to connect-the-dots between the money that flows in politics and the decisions made by elected officials, as well as strategic campaigns to drive the debate into the public domain. With the 2012 elections taking center stage, we’re looking for an ambitious Online Organizer that can drive a money-in-politics message into the political debate online, engage new audiences, and grow our base of supporters.

The bottom-line is this: Want a casual nine-to-five job? Please don’t apply. But if you’re an ambitious, driven professional with a million ideas, even if some of them are crazy, and want to work somewhere that was viewed as a plus, then please keep reading.

Public Campaign Action Fund, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving America's elections and holding politicians accountable, is hiring an Online Organizer to expand our existing, successful accountability work to take advantage of this moment. This is a full-time position located in the organization's Washington, D.C. office.

ABOUT PUBLIC CAMPAIGN ACTION FUND

Since 1997, Public Campaign Action Fund (PCAF) has been a leading national advocate for far-reaching change in the way elections are financed, and has led national and state issue campaigns to pass comprehensive campaign finance legislation. It is the premier national campaign reform group holding elected officials accountable year-round, including during elections, on where they get their money and what they do in exchange, and as such, works with a broad set of issue groups inside and outside the reform community. In the past five years, the organization:

• Led the campaign to try to pass the Fair Elections Now Act;
• Coordinated and conducted the campaign against House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's corruption;
• Conducted significant money-in-politics research and communications efforts on major issues such as health care reform, energy, financial reform, tax policy, etc.
• Exposed Senator John McCain's connections to lobbyists during his GOP presidential bid (let’s discuss); and
• Has, through its 527 project, conducted million-dollar voter education campaigns in targeted electoral contests.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an Online Organizer who will assist with the development of communications related to our accountability work unfolding in 2012. This position will be responsible for supporting all aspects of PCAF’s social media and online organizing program. Under the direction of senior leadership, this position will support the development and implementation of communications strategies across platforms. The Online Organizer will be flexible in tackling work projects and campaigns. Specifically, we are looking for a skill set or demonstrated ability to learn how to do many, if not all, of the following:

• Work with senior staff, including, but not limited to, the Executive Director, Political Director, Research Director, and Communications Director, to identify opportunities and to support allied organizations' research and communication needs in connecting their policy and issue campaigns to the role of big money in politics, including rapid response campaigns.
• Communications and online work to hold pro-special interest elected officials accountable for actions and positions that assist their donors and big money interests.
• Help design and launch accountability efforts with state organizations regarding key congressional targets.
• Participate in the development, conceptualizing, and implementation of campaigns to highlight the impact of money-in-politics.
• Be responsible, with supervision, for the day-to-day driving ahead of our campaigns and/or projects.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

The ideal candidates for our Online Organizer will meet all of the following criteria:

• At least three years of experience developing, executing, and analyzing online campaigns in a fast-paced non-profit or electoral environment;
• An understanding of the progressive nonprofit community as well as knowledge of best practices in online organizing, from email writing to landing pages, testing, and data analysis;
• Strong writing, communication, relationship, and technical skills (i.e., website development and familiarity with content management systems and constituency management systems like Convio or Salsa Labs);
• Demonstrated flexibility in problem-solving and ability to work long hours;
• Commitment to social and economic justice; and
• Positive attitude.

In addition, candidates for this position should have some or all of the specific experience(s) listed below:

• Familiarity and experience with an expansive toolbox of strategies to move targets and/or messages to voters, including some of the following: earned media, online activism, direct action, etc.; and
• A demonstrated understanding and experience conceptualizing and running online campaigns, including petitions, fundraising, blog outreach, social media sites, and using online metrics and analytics.
• Experience with photo, video, or design software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, or Premiere.

JOB DETAILS

Salary is commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package is offered. Position is full-time and based in the organization's Washington, D.C. office. Some travel required.

TO APPLY

Email a cover letter, a resume, and three references to jobs@campaignmoney.org.

Public Campaign Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages people of color, ethnic minorities, women, and individuals from the LBGT community to apply.