Senior Director of Campaign Advocacy- The Save Dafur Coalition (Washington, DC)

Senior Director of Campaign Advocacy
Organization: The Save Dafur Coalition
Date Posted: 12/15/2008
Listing Expires: 1/14/2009
City: Washington
Location: District of Columbia
Country: United States
Primary Category: Government Relations / Lobbying
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Experience Requirement: 5 - 10 Years

Description & Details
The Save Darfur Coalition, www.SaveDarfur.org, a Washington D.C. based advocacy organization dedicated to ending the genocide in Darfur, is seeking a Senior Director for Campaign Advocacy.

Founded in 2004, the coalition is an alliance of more than 180 faith-based, advocacy and human rights organizations whose activists include over 1,000 community groups and a million-person e-activist list, and that has strong links to activists in a wide range of countries. It works to raise public awareness and mobilize an effective response to the genocide in Darfur.

A new position created in response to organizational development, the Senior Director for Campaign Advocacy will be a key member of the senior management team and will oversee the development and implementation of domestic activism, movement building, and campaigns.

Responsibilities:
• Working within the framework of the organization’s integrated work plan and in close collaboration with other staff -- plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate activism, movement building, and campaigns around the organization’s highest priorities.

• Supervise staff focusing on activism, coalition relations, outreach and partnerships and the priority campaigns of the organization.

• As part of the organization’s senior management team, help formulate the overall strategy of the organization and contribute to a positive and effective organizational culture.
Requirements
• Four-year college degree, with a Master’s degree preferred, with at least 5 years of campaign experience at a senior level;
• Strong background in traditional organizing and e-advocacy as well as involvement in new media;
• Background in applying international issues to domestic campaigns;
• Background preferred in international conflict issues; prior experience on African issues is an advantage;
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a non-profit setting;
• Strong network among the institutions and individuals involved in advocacy and campaign work on human rights issues;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects;
• Demonstrated success working in a campaign environment and ability to work with flexibility and collegiality;
• Exceptional communication skills, especially writing and public speaking; and
• Commitment to the mission of the coalition; knowledge of the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Sudan.

How to Apply / Contact
Please email a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position to settleson@verizon.net, subject line “Senior Director of Campaign Advocacy.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Save Darfur Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.