National non partisan grassroots political organization seeks tech savvy candidate to manage Internet operations.
Organization is built around three goals:

1. To defend America and our allies abroad and defeat our enemies.

2. To strengthen and revitalize America’s core values.

3. To move the government into the 21st Century.


Position Scope and Responsibilities

The E Community Manager will ensure that the team goals of meeting (or exceeding) growth of online web traffic and registered online community users. He/She will work closely with the director of internet strategy and finance staff in executing and analyzing e‐fundraising efforts to help raise money online. He/She will be responsible for driving awareness, building and sustaining value for an online citizen centric movement; most notably evident in helping grow usage and development of the core product The Solutions Lab.

This position is an integral member of the organization team, supporting the movement in all communications planning, key positioning and messaging, press and outbound activity online.

Specific duties may include:

• Executing e‐fundraising campaign via micro‐targeting of messages to current and prospective donors.
• e‐marketing copy writing.
• Analyzing e‐marketing results.
• Research, develop and execute strategy for online ad placement.
• Daily updates to Web site.
• Daily blogging and blog outreach.
• Project management, usability and beta testing of new and existing online features.
• Assist in preparation of weekly Web site metrics and analyze for opportune action steps.
• Assist in preparation of weekly newsletter.
• Develop online projects, coalitions, campaigns to assist in goal of building an online community and raising awareness online.
• Serve as main point of contact with Web vendor.
• Social networking site management.

Required Skills & Experience

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three to five years of demonstrated work managing Web sites using Content Management Systems and an understanding of core Internet production software including Adobe Creative Suite 3.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with successful track record in online community development and / or fundraising. Enthusiasm should also be for the vision of moving the government into the 21st Century, outlined in the book Real Change.

Other important attributes candidates should possess include excellent organizational, analytical, and administrative skills; a strong results orientation ‐ an aggressive self‐starter with a high energy level & strong work ethic; integrity ‐ reliable and trustworthy; a polished and professional image/persona; mature and self‐confident; flexible ‐ capable of handling diverse and demanding tasks under pressure.

The successful candidate will be an intelligent, enthusiastic, and motivated who can energize the IT team and online activists to get involved with American Solutions. They must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, work in a fast‐paced environment and accomplish results through influence while meeting deadlines.

This person must be a strategic thinker and objective decision maker who can ascertain real business opportunities and provide organizational leadership across various customer segments. This individual will demonstrate leadership, be an effective team player, and possess excellent interpersonal and communicative skills. Accordingly, excellent speaking and presentation skills are paramount.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.Concentration in Web site design, web management or web marketing strongly preferred.