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Online Organizer (Miami Workers Center)

Summary
The Miami Workers Center, a strategy and action center for low-income communities fighting for economic and racial justice in Miami and beyond, is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, team player with experience in online communications/organizing, writing, editing, and new media production, to join our state campaign, Build a Fair Florida, campaign team. The Online Organizer reports to the Communications Coordinator.

The Online Organizer is responsible for online strategy development (in a team) and implementation, developing/managing the online voice for all aspects of the organization’s online presence (through writing, editing others writing, and new media production), supporting the on-the-ground organizing of the organization through training organizers and members in basic online communications technology. Responsibilities will also include managing our organization’s relationship with other online community influencers, including reaching out to external blogs and online communities to promote our campaigns.

Responsibilities

Work in a team to develop a communications strategy that supports the organization’s overall goals and be responsible for ensuring implementation of online component of strategy
Use all available and appropriate tactics such as viral campaigns, online advertising, online/offline strategies, social networking, and new media
Lead implementation of email campaigns. Oversee creative production and distribution of regular outbound emails and newsletter programs
Develop and analyze email and web metrics
Manage current website, update and redesign as appropriate maintaining a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties
Identify and execute strategic partnerships to support the website strategy
Work in a team a team to create and manage content for organization’s web presence (requires working with content management software)
Work with a team to maintain and develop the master content calendar for all web properties
Copyedit and proofread all web content
Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to ensure appropriate timing of work and consistent alignment of messages and united voice for organization

Qualifications

Expert understanding of Internet technology and communication
Experience with blogs, social networking sites, and mass email communications software
Familiarity with various CMS’s
Understanding of online campaigns, especially grassroots organizing
Demonstrated successful project management experience
Problem solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Writing for web, editing, and copy editing
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Word processing, emailing, and internet skills
Basic Adobe Photoshop skills
Basic Adobe Illustrator skills
Basic video editing skills (iMovie, Final Cut Pro, etc)
Self-motivated with ability to take initiative that reflect current priorities and projects
Demonstrated attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines whether self made or imposed
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Must work well as a part of a team.
2 – 3 years of online organizing or media/communications experience is required.

Bachelor’s degree is not required, but equivalent through work experience is preferred. While not required, bilingual capacity in English and Spanish is highly beneficial. Experience with progressive political campaigning or issue organizing is highly beneficial.

Evaluation
The following set of criteria will be used to evaluate professional progress towards organizational objectives for Online Organizer: * Quantity, quality, and timeliness of materials produced * Number of web media contacts developed * Analysis and comparison of deliverables and metrics to industry standards * Capacity to incorporate basic organizational principles regarding race, class and gender in daily practice * Ability to work well with others and as part of a team * Level of accountability and discipline * Commitment to mission of the organization and capacity to carry out program objectives * Progress towards personal/professional development objectives as determined by periodic evaluations with supervisor

Requirements * Must have valid Florida State Driver’s License * Own reliable Car/ means of transportation * Must expect to work extended hours including some evenings and weekends

Application deadline is February 28, 2010
To apply, email a cover letter and résumé to Joseph Phelan at joseph@theworkerscenter.org. If you have any questions about the position please call Joseph Phelan at 305-759-8717.