E-Advocacy Manager- National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (Washington, DC)

E-Advocacy Manager
Organization: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
Date Posted: 12/11/2008
Listing Expires: 1/10/2009
City: Washington
Location: District of Columbia
Country: United States
Primary Category: Policy / Legislation
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Description & Details
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (“The Alliance”) is a national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of high-performing charter schools available to all families, particularly low-income and minority families who currently do not have access to quality public schools. The Alliance provides assistance to state charter school associations and resource centers, develops and advocates for improved public policies, and serves as the united voice for this large and diverse movement.

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is currently seeking a determined and
technologically savvy E-Advocacy Manager to join the Alliance’s policy team and help implement
the Alliance’s policy goals.

The e-advocacy manager will be responsible for managing the Alliance's e-advocacy efforts and
contributing to diverse initiatives affecting change at the federal level, within states and local
communities. The e-advocacy manager will be responsible for managing The Alliance’s databases,
the design and layout of the Alliance’s Legislative and Advocacy Portal, assisting in design and
layout of e-communications vehicles, including a robust e-advocacy effort, research on cutting edge approaches to e-advocacy, e-solicitation of donations, and making sure the Alliance is aware of how to capitalize on all available e-advocacy opportunities. The e-advocacy manager will have a critical role to play in creating and implementing our e-advocacy efforts, focusing significant efforts on wisely engaging our online constituency and activating our supporters.

Collaborating with all members of the Alliance’s Team, the E-Advocacy Manager will play an integral role in both the Federal and State Policy agendas for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. The E-Advocacy Manager will also ensure that the Alliance’s e-advocacy efforts are connected and integrated to all other off line forms of member engagement.

Direct responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• initiating and implementing online advocacy campaign-related strategies and tactics;
• collaborating appropriately across the Alliance to manage advocacy online efforts to support constituent value and social impact goals;
• collaborating appropriately with State Charter Support Organizations and other partner organizations to coordinate advocacy online efforts;
• management of grassroots activist database growth and operation;
• initiation and management of vendor relationships;
• overseeing grassroots activist database strategies for state and national applications including staff training and constituent care;
• management of constituent database and lead on constituent communication around issue alerts and advocacy requests; and
• representing the Alliance’s e-advocacy program before both internal and external audiences.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree;
• 1-3 years of experience in legislation, e-communications, and/or a related field;
• passionate about using technology and the Internet to further advocacy and communications efforts;
• specific experience using Salesforce, Convio, Capwiz, or other online communication/advocacy systems a plus;
• demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, including building solid, strategic partnerships with partners at the state level;
• excellent interpersonal, presentation, and relationship development skills;
• should have experience working on advocacy issues or campaigns;
• demonstrated through strong written and verbal communications;
• ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and
• demonstrated analytical skills.

Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The Alliance is
developing a strong benefits package designed to attract and retain excellent staff.
Location: The position will be located at the Alliance’s national headquarters in Washington, D.C.

How to Apply / Contact
To Apply: Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and
experience meet the qualifications of the position, both in Word format, to Brooks Garber, Federal Policy Director, subject line “E Advocacy Manager” at brooks@publiccharters.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.