Campaign Director: Paid Family and Medical Leave
April 2017
MomsRising is hiring an experienced organizer who excels in relationship-building, is results-oriented and has strong project management skills to work on our paid family and medical leave campaigns in target locations. Our search will focus on midwest and southwest and so we're looking for our next team member in either the OH, MI, IN, WI area or in the AZ, NV, CO, NM area.
About MomsRising:
MomsRising (www.momsrising.org) is a virtual organization with staff working around the country. We are a growing online and on-the-ground multicultural organization mobilizing the grassroots to advocate for families on a variety of important issues. We help people voice their support for legislation and culture change that support mothers and families in this country.
Our core team of paid staff and volunteers work collaboratively to develop our strategies and campaigns. As a virtual organization, we use conference calls, IM, and email extensively to communicate, to create, and to care for each other. Our team enjoys a results-oriented work environment where the challenges and joys of balancing work, family, and personal time are understood.
Summary:
The Campaign Director will work primarily on on-the-ground efforts to build momentum for state and federal paid family and medical leave insurance. The Campaign Director will do this by working in concert with other MomsRising staff, state, local and national partners and stakeholders, and most importantly with MomsRising volunteers and members, to create state and local groundswells of support for paid family and medical leave. The Campaign Director also will work to grow our membership, volunteer base, and financial support.
This is a full-time position that is eligible for benefits. The Campaign Director will report to the National Director of the Workplace Justice Campaigns.
Responsibilities:
1. Work with the National Director of Workplace Justice Campaigns to design and implement a specific campaign in the focus area.
-
Craft campaign strategy and an implementation plan that effectively leverage online and offline tactics, both traditional and innovative.
-
Conceptualize and execute on-the-ground activities to educate grassroots, coalition partners, decision makers and more about the importance of paid family and medical leave insurance. Assist the SCD in the management and organization of online and offline events, leveraging MomsRising volunteers for execution of events.
-
Work with the National Director to ensure responsible use of MomsRising financial, staff, and volunteer resources.
-
Conduct complex project management and oversight.
2. Effectively communicate the messaging of the campaign to move the paid family and medical leave forward.
-
Communicate with policy partners, elected leaders, and the media to publicize the campaign, build understanding and move the focus issue forward.
-
Draft compelling messaging, distributed through mass email alerts, social media, blogs, and other channels that result in members taking action or donating.
-
May represent the organization on occasion with the media or at events.
3. Advance the focus issue and build and support the MomsRising membership.
-
Identify and build on opportunities to grow our membership.
-
Track and identify opportunities to engage in the focus issue.
-
Identify opportunities for financial partnerships and work with the National Director to follow up as appropriate.
-
Facilitate leadership development opportunities with members as appropriate.
4. Support the development of effective relationships with partners, funders and others to further the campaign issue and the work of MomsRising.
-
Attend coalition and program partner meetings and conference calls as a representative of MomsRising.
-
Communicate with foundations, donors, and the media including giving appropriate appreciation and updates.
-
In collaboration with others, ensure timely reporting of grant-funded activities.
5. Take other assignments as needed to further the mission of MomsRising.
Qualifications:
We're seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management skills.You should have:
-
A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders and coalition partners AND 5 or more years of experience implementing campaigns.
-
A demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles.
-
Experience managing multiple projects and ability to cultivate and motivate partners, allies and volunteers.
-
Excellent writing skills including experience in crafting smart campaign strategies and mobilizing diverse communities online and on the ground
-
Able to work independently, but also be a good team player.
-
Comfortable with a virtual office. Able to communicate effectively via IM, conference calls, and email. Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
-
At ease with technology and able to use technology effectively for organizing, writing, and online communication. Email proficiency is critical.
-
Able to turn on a dime so when there's a new idea on Monday, you can test it and put it in front of over a million people and multiple organizations by Tuesday. This is a fast-paced job.
Knowledge of paid family and medical leave insurance issues, and prior experience in a legislative environment are both plusses but are not requirements. The ability to speak Spanish is also a plus, but not a requirement.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: This is a virtual job with no physical office. This individual will work in his/her own home and communicate with coworkers through technology. This position's full-time hours are flexible with some evening and weekend hours required.
Must be able to work at a desk for blocks of time. Must be able to communicate verbally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to move objects/operate keyboards, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To Apply:
-
Send an email to Work@momsrising.org with Paid Leave Campaign Director in the subject line.
-
Attach your resume and a short writing sample.
-
Tell us how you heard about this opportunity and why you are interested.
-
Include three references with phone and email contact information.
Only applications that include the requested materials will be considered.
Application deadline: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
MomsRising is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Jobsthatareleft is a listserv run by Democratic GAIN. Membership dues keep us going. Please consider becoming a full member of Democratic GAIN by checking your membership status at https://www.democraticgain.org/members/membership.asp .
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GAIN Jobs via JobsthatareLEFT" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to jobsthatareleft+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to jobsthatareleft@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/jobsthatareleft/CAMAHT0wXzS6dZGuteTu0YHMAEvNGP0rj2XzjppB%3D2rDmDtFQzQ%40mail.gmail.com.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.