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Outreach Manager/Web Communications Specialist

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organization:Death with Dignity National Center
position summary:

The Outreach Manager/Web Communications Specialist is a full-time exempt position with Death with Dignity National Center (DDNC) and Oregon Death with Dignity Political Action Fund (ODWDPAF), also referred to in this document as “the organization.” This position is responsible for all aspects of outreach for the organization from traditional phone room outreach efforts to grassroots organizing to new media. The person in this position provides supervision for the telephone fundraising and outreach program, including but not limited to: supervision of outreach staff; maintaining accurate phone room records, completing necessary phone room correspondence, and meeting fundraising goals for the program. The Outreach Manager/Web Communications Specialist is responsible for all web-based communications with constituents, including email alerts and action alerts. In anticipation of a 2012 initiative campaign, the Outreach Manager/Web Communications Specialist will have responsibility for building and engaging constituent support in the chosen campaign state. The organization will deliver a check for $100,000 and a list of 7,500 local supporters on the day it is established, and the person in this role, along with the Executive Director, will be responsible for raising this money and identifying constituents.

The hours of work vary, as the phone room operates from 3:00-9:00, Monday-Thursday. The person in this position will have the flexibility to establish an appropriate schedule with a four 10-hour day work week or reduced hours on Fridays possible. Occasional morning or day shifts may be necessary, and occasional required out-of-state travel may occur.

Salary / Pay Rate:$34,000 - $38,000 DOE
Required Skills and Abilities:The ideal candidate will have previous fundraising experience, as well as management experience or training. Specific requirements include: • Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience in campaign fundraising, communications development, web communications or related field. • Thorough knowledge of principles of development. Experience with campaign fundraising is desired. • Excellent oral communication skills, with a passionate and creative approach to communications. • Demonstrated ability to design and implement electronic communications. • Experience working with or strong interest in, non-profit, political and/or social organizations. • Strong commitment to DDNC’s mission. • Microsoft Office programs experience required with strong Excel skills; knowledge of fundraising software and content management systems.
Qualifications:Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to organize workload appropriately. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; have political campaign or grassroots organizing experience; be creative and engaged in the future of political campaigns and technology, and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team. Excellent telephone manner and comfort with terminally ill individuals required. Computer skills necessary – experience in MS Office required, fundraising software, and content management software. To apply: submit both a cover letter and a resume by March 20, 2010, by email to jross@deathwithdignity.org, or by mail to Outreach Management Search, Death with Dignity National Center, 520 SW 6th Avenue, Ste. 1030, Portland, OR 97204. No phone calls please. In your cover letter, please describe why you would want to work for a social justice organization that advocates for Death with Dignity.
Education Required:College degree
Other:Equal Opportunity Employer
website link:http://www.deathwithdignity.org