National LCV- Online Campaigns Associate (2.21.12)

Title: Online Campaigns Associate                                                                         

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Vice President, Communications

Positions Reporting To This Position: None

General Description: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national priorities.  To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies, to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies and to provide the state LCVs with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission.

LCV is seeking an online organizer to help implement the organization’s online advocacy program, with a focus on engaging and building LCV’s online activist network.  This is a short-term position starting on or about March 15, 2012 and ending December 15, 2012.

Responsibilities: Work with LCV’s Digital Strategies Team to implement a strategy for LCV’s public education, legislative accountability and political online organizing work.  Specific responsibilities include:

• Write compelling email copy, online petitions and other web-based copy.
• Identify creative campaign opportunities to engage and mobilize LCV’s activist list.
• Coordinate closely with LCV field staff on online-to-offline integration.
• Update and maintain the LCV website.
• Other communications-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education:  College degree required.

• Work experience: 1-2 years experience in online organizing, email advocacy or new media.

• Skills:  Strong organizing skills; excellent writing and editing skills; demonstrated skills in producing online campaign materials; creative and aggressive in pursuing organizing opportunities; commitment to metrics and tracking progress; familiarity with CRM, CMS and online advocacy tools (Convio experience a plus); basic understanding of HTML and coding; works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task without sacrificing quality of work; understanding of environmental issues and their potential to engage the public.

• Conditions: Ability to work overtime with little notice; able to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done; ability and willingness to travel. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

To Apply:  Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@lcv.org with “Online Campaigns Associate” in the subject line by March 4, 2012. No phone calls please.

League of Conservation Voters is an equal opportunity employer.