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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head><script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/bundle-playback.js?v=HxkREWBo" charset="utf-8"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/wombat.js?v=txqj7nKC" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>window.RufflePlayer=window.RufflePlayer||{};window.RufflePlayer.config={"autoplay":"on","unmuteOverlay":"hidden"};</script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/ruffle/ruffle.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> __wm.init("https://web.archive.org/web"); __wm.wombat("http://colorofchange.org/jobs/","20140702013749","https://web.archive.org/","web","/_static/", "1404265069"); </script> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/_static/css/banner-styles.css?v=S1zqJCYt" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/_static/css/iconochive.css?v=3PDvdIFv" />  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"/> <title>ColorOfChange | Job Postings</title> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/web/20140702013749cs_/http://colorofchange.org/static/css/main.css"/> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=1"> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/web/20140702013749im_/http://colorofchange.org/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon"/> <meta property="fb:admins" content="701690"/> <meta property="fb:app_id" content="127053160685288"/> <meta property="og:type" content="article"/> <meta property="article:publisher" content="https://www.facebook.com/colorofchange"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"> <meta name="twitter:site" content="@colorofchange"> </head> <body> <div id="wrapper" class="red_border"> <div id="header"> <div class="wrapper_inner"> <div class="logo"> <h1><a href="/web/20140702013749/http://colorofchange.org/">ColorOfChange.org changing the color of democracy</a></h1> </div> <nav class="navigator"> <ul id="header-nav" class="list-nav"> <li id="tab_about" class="orange"><a href="/web/20140702013749/http://colorofchange.org/about/">about</a></li> <li id="tab_campaigns" class="red"><a href="/web/20140702013749/http://colorofchange.org/campaigns/">campaigns</a></li> <li id="tab_blog" class="purple"><a href="/web/20140702013749/http://colorofchange.org/blog/">blog</a></li>  <li id="tab_press" class="yellow"><a href="/web/20140702013749/http://colorofchange.org/press/">press</a></li> <li id="tab_donate" class="blue"><a href="/web/20140702013749/http://colorofchange.org/donate/?source=donate_navbar">donate</a></li>  <li id="tab_contact" class="green"><a href="/web/20140702013749/http://colorofchange.org/contact/">contact</a></li> </ul> </nav>  </div> </div> <div class="wrapper_inner"> <div id="content" class="jobs_page">  <div class="left_frame"> <div class="paragraph_no_border"> <h2>Job Postings</h2> <ul id="jobs_list"> <li><div class="date">Tue 24 Jun, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Innovation Director (New York or Oakland)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info"> JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Innovation Director (New York or Oakland) Who We’re Looking For ColorOfChange is seeking a rule-breaking leader to serve as our Innovation Director. With ColorOfChange’s phenomenal track record in creating real-world change, this position is a unique opportunity to innovate our organizing model and drive our next phase of growth and impact. About Us ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization with over 900,000 members nationally. We get results – we’ve weakened right-wing legislative efforts by convincing dozens of corporations to pull their support from the American Legislative Exchange Council, improved the portrayal of Black folks on TV by winning the cancellation of COPS and Oxygen Network’s “All My Babies’ Mamas”, and are currently working to invest millions of dollars for the private prison industry. And that’s just a small sampling of the more victories we’ve lead or supported in our nine-year history. Core responsibilities The Innovation Director reports to the Managing Director of Campaigns and is responsible for the following: <ul> <li>Growing our membership and grassroots fundraising.  The Internet is changing and you’ll need the vision to combine strong writing, past best practices (demonstrated by ColorOfChange and our peer organizing groups) with metrics-driven innovation.</li> <li>Leading ColorOfChange’s Technology Strategy. We get lots of support from partners on technology implementation, but you’ll need to be both our tech liaison and also a tech strategist that sees over the horizon.</li> <li>Leading a team, but with the desire to lead from the front. Our teams are small and agile, so you’ll need the skills to both manage others and do a lot of execution yourself. Successful results will lead to a bigger team.</li> </ul> Qualifications We’re seeking candidates who excel in online organizing, are results oriented, and have strong project and people-management skills. You should have:   <ul> <li>Demonstrated leadership in the world of online organizing with a keen eye for opportunities presented by the 24/7 new cycle</li> <li>Fundraising chops: you know how to create compelling fundraising asks that draw clear connections between giving money and change in the world</li> <li>A data-driven philosophy: testing, evaluating, and iterating are key parts of your modus operandi.</li> <li>Deep understanding of the technologies that power online organizing.</li> <li>A track record of managing complex projects and the ability to oversee staff and consultants.</li> </ul>   You are also conscious, not colorblind. Despite the trendiness of terms like “colorblind,” “personal responsibility” and “post-racial,” you understand that Black people face systemic barriers to opportunity and you’re up for the challenge of changing that. Experience with statistical packages, SQL, MVP campaigning, and scoping tech projects are bonus skills but not requirements. Be sure to let us know if you have any of these skills! How to Apply Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org using the subject line “Innovation Director” with 1) a resume; and 2) a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.   Salary is commensurate with experience and highly competitive. This is a full-time exempt position. ColorOfChange also offers a competitive benefits package. ColorOfChange is an equal opportunity employer. ColorOfChange prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.</div> </li> <li><div class="date">Tue 17 Jun, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Campaign Director Media Justice (Oakland or New York)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info">JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Campaign Director Media Justice (Oakland or New York) Project Overview:  With over 900,000 members nationally, ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization. Every day, we’re growing in power and influence, and winning important real-world changes for Black people and our allies.  Now we’re looking to add a campaign director to our deeply skilled team to lead our media justice program and drive corporate and government accountability campaign work around the open Internet, television and high tech industries.  If you’re an online organizer, writer or lawyer who cares about winning and wants to lead creative, cutting-edge campaigns, we want to talk to you! Position Overview: The campaign director will contribute to all aspects of our media justice campaign work:  identifying campaign opportunities, developing strategic plans, drafting materials, staging emails, developing creative content, interacting with colleagues, members, and partners, and evaluating performance. The campaign director will report to the managing director of campaigns. Responsibilities: To succeed as a campaign director, we’ve identified three areas of responsibility -- roughly grouped into Campaigns, Technology and Communications. Campaigns <ul> <li>Live in the 24/7 news cycle. Monitor political and social events in your core areas for their potential to become campaigns, and help foster a “news junkie” culture at ColorOfChange.</li> <li>Generate Campaigns. Be an idea fountain, constantly tossing out campaign ideas. Some will be decent, some will be downright horrible, some will change the game.</li> <li>Strategize. With the support of the managing director, develop campaign plans with strong theories of change, using both proven and experimental online and offline tactics.</li> <li>Iterate. Constantly revise your plans in response to real-world developments. Flexibility is your middle name.</li> <li>Manage people and projects. Oversee external consultants, relationships with movement partners and be able to work well within a team structure.</li> <li>Evaluate. Is it working? Rigorously analyze data, report out on the impact of our campaigns and learn, learn, learn.</li> </ul> Technology <ul> <li>Innovate. Experiment with creative ways of leveraging technology to make good things happen; and know how to measure what "good" means.</li> <li>Use our tools. Adeptly use our suite of online organizing tools (ActionKit) to stage email blasts, landing pages, donation pages, etc. Basic familiarity with HTML (and/or SQL) and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.</li> <li>Manage tech projects. Including scoping and spec'ing out web tools. You don't need to be an engineer, but you may need to talk to one.</li> </ul> Communications <ul> <li>Write. Create powerful, persuasive and poppy emails, blog posts, op-eds, text messages, press releases, etc. If the pen is mightier than the sword, your pen must be mighty indeed.</li> <li>Make headlines. Have the skills and instincts to make campaigns newsworthy and generate press coverage to help them win.</li> <li>Sum it up. Quickly synthesize information and communicate it back out to multiple audiences – members, staff, allies, etc.</li> <li>Conscious not colorblind. Despite the trendiness of terms like “colorblind,” “personal responsibility” and “post-racial,” you understand that Black people face systemic barriers to opportunity and you’re up for the challenge of re-educating the masses.</li> </ul> Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is creative, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, flexible and cares deeply about social justice. They should be comfortable juggling multiple tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment and not be afraid to talk about systemic racism.  Most of all, they should have a knack for campaigning: the ability to spot a moment, the willingness to go after any target, and the determination to keep pushing, even in the face of long odds. Specific qualifications include: <ul> <li>At least four years relevant campaigning experience in areas such as online advocacy, list building, communications OR work experience/policy expertise on issues related to the open Internet, and/or the high tech industry.</li> <li>Experience managing a small team.</li> <li>Proven writing ability in relevant setting</li> <li>Familiarity with online campaigning</li> <li>High comfort level with technology</li> <li>Knowledge or interest in media accountability work -- specifically television -- a plus.</li> <li>Demonstrated interest/experience working on racial justice issues.</li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with 1) a resume; and 2) a cover letter written in the form of a persuasive email blast, where ColorOfChange is the target, and hiring you is the action you want us to take. Keep it persuasive and punchy, just like you would write an email blast, with an intriguing subject line that includes the words “MJ Campaign Director” Compenstation: Salary is commensurate with experience and highly competitive. This is a full-time exempt position. ColorOfChange also offers a competitive benefits package. ColorOfChange is an equal opportunity employer. ColorOfChange prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.</div> </li> <li><div class="date">Tue 17 Jun, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Campaign Manager Economic Justice & Civic Engagement (Oakland or New York)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info">JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Campaign Manager Economic Justice & Civic Engagement (Oakland or New York) PROJECT OVERVIEW:  With over 900,000 members nationally, ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization. Every day, we’re growing in power and influence, and winning important real-world changes for Black folks and our allies.  Now we’re looking to add a campaign manager to our deeply skilled team to drive our economic justice and civic engagement campaign work. If you’re an organizer, writer or lawyer who cares about winning and wants to lead creative, cutting-edge campaigns, we want to talk to you! POSITION OVERVIEW: The campaign manager will contribute to all aspects of our economic justice, voting rights and civic engagement campaign work:  identifying opportunities, developing strategic plans, drafting materials, staging emails, developing creative content, interacting with colleagues, members, and partners, and evaluating performance. The campaign manager will report to the campaign director for economic justice and civic engagement. RESPONSIBILITIES: To succeed as a campaign manager, we’ve identified three areas of responsibility -- roughly grouped into Campaigns, Technology and Communications.  Campaigns <ul> <li>Live in the 24/7 news cycle. Monitor political and social events in your core areas for their potential to become campaigns, and help foster a “news junkie” culture at ColorOfChange.</li> <li>Generate Campaigns. Be an idea fountain, constantly tossing out campaign ideas. Some will be decent, some will be downright horrible, some will change the game.</li> <li>Strategize. With the support of the Campaign Director, develop campaign plans with strong theories of change, using both proven and experimental online and offline tactics.</li> <li>Iterate. Constantly revise your plans in response to real-world developments. Flexibility is your middle name.</li> <li>Manage projects. Oversee external consultants, relationships with movement partners and be able to work well within a team structure.</li> <li>Evaluate. Is it working? Rigorously analyze data, report out on the impact of our campaigns and learn, learn, learn.</li> </ul> Technology <ul> <li>Innovate. Experiment with creative ways of leveraging technology to make good things happen; and know how to measure what "good" means.</li> <li>Use our tools. Adeptly use our suite of online organizing tools (ActionKit) to stage email blasts, landing pages, donation pages, etc. Basic familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. </li> <li>Manage tech projects. Including scoping and spec'ing out web tools. You don't need to be an engineer, but you may need to talk to one.</li> </ul> Communications <ul> <li>Write. Create powerful, persuasive and poppy emails, blog posts, op-eds, text messages, press releases, etc. If the pen is mightier than the sword, your pen must be mighty indeed.</li> <li>Make headlines. Have the skills and instincts to make campaigns newsworthy and generate press coverage to help them win.</li> <li>Sum it up. Quickly synthesize information and communicate it back out to multiple audiences – members, staff, allies, etc.</li> <li>Conscious not colorblind. Despite the trendiness of terms like “colorblind,” “personal responsibility” and “post-racial,” you understand that Black people face systemic barriers to opportunity and you’re up for the challenge of re-educating the masses. </li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is creative, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, flexible and cares deeply about social justice. They should be comfortable juggling multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment and not afraid to talk about systemic racism.  Most of all, they should have the knack for campaigning: the ability to spot a moment, the willingness to go after any target, and the determination to keep pushing, even in the face of long odds. Specific qualifications include: <ul> <li>At least two years relevant campaigning or work experience in a communications, organizing, writing or policy-heavy role.</li> <li>Proven writing ability in relevant setting. </li> <li>Familiarity with online campaigning. </li> <li>High comfort level with technology.</li> <li>Knowledge about political and cultural issues related to income inequality or bank accountability a strong plus. </li> <li>Demonstrated interest/experience working on racial justice OR gender justice issues.</li> <li>Basic HTML and SQL a plus.</li> </ul> HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with 1) a resume; and 2) a cover letter written in the form of a persuasive email blast, where ColorOfChange is the target, and hiring you is the action you want us to take. Keep it persuasive and punchy, just like you would write an email blast, with an intriguing subject line that includes the words “EJ Campaign Manager.” COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time exempt position. ColorOfChange also offers a competitive benefits package.  ColorOfChange is an equal opportunity employer. ColorOfChange prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.</div> </li> <li><div class="date">Fri 13 Jun, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Campaigns (Oakland)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info">JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Campaigns (Oakland) ColorOfChange.org is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to our Managing Director of Campaigns working out of the Oakland, CA office. The right candidate will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and able to handle competing priorities. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in the field of racial justice. As the assistant to the Managing Director, the Executive Assistant is the behind-the-scenes key to helping her be the strongest leader possible.  About ColorOfChange.org With over 900,000 members nationally, ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization. Using the Internet, we enable our members to speak in unison, with an amplified political voice. In the process, we bring attention to the needs and concerns of Black folks, by holding coordinated events in different parts of the country, lobbying elected representatives, running TV and print advertisements, and demanding that the news media cover our issues. Job Responsibilities The Executive Assistant is based out of our Oakland office and reports to the Managing Director of Campaigns.  Job responsibilities include the following: 1. Manage calendar and scheduling <ul> <li>Your mission is to maximize the impact and efficiency of the Managing Director’s schedule – strategic decisions will need to be made. There will always be less time than opportunities.</li> <li>Support the travel schedule by arranging (and changing) travel reservations.</li> <li>Schedule meetings with staff, vendors and others as needed.</li> </ul> 2. Serve as the Managing Director’s envoy – internally and externally <ul> <li>You’ll often be the main internal interaction point for key internal and external stakeholders so you’ll need to be highly professional in your communications, both on planning work and follow-ups from any meetings.</li> <li>Internally, you’ll often be assigned the task of rounding up information or coordinating amongst many groups. You’ll often be speaking for the Managing Director, but you’ll need to do it in a way that engenders staff respect.</li> <li>You may be assigned to take on discrete program projects (writing, research, interviews, etc.) as needed.</li> </ul> 3. Do whatever it takes to help the Managing Director perform her best <ul> <li>The role of Managing Director of Campaigns is not a 9-5 job – there’s a grueling schedule, many evenings/weekends of networking and partnership events.  Occasionally, you will be needed to deal with unpredictable or emergency situations as they arise.</li> <li>You will have to balance the details of a daily work flow for yourself as well the Managing Director while tracking the big picture to avoid scheduling conflicts, missed deadlines, and/or missed opportunities.  </li> </ul> Qualifications In this role, organization, people-skills, and writing ability are paramount. While experience in a similar role in the civil rights sector is not required, a commitment to civil rights and racial justice is. You should have: <ul> <li>Top-notch organization skills. If the books on your bookshelf are in alphabetical order, your notes utilize colors with specific meanings, and you find long to-do lists energizing, we want to talk to you! There’s a lot to keep track of in this role, and nothing can fall through the cracks. Meeting deadlines is key.</li> <li>A sense of ownership. The Executive Assistant allows the Managing Director to perform at the highest possible level.  A successful candidate will be responsive but also proactive, addressing needs that the Managing Director may not even be aware of. Importantly, you’re able to work calmly and intentionally under pressure.</li> <li>A commitment to confidentiality. In this role, you’ll have a window into movement and organizational politics at the highest level – confidentiality is key.</li> <li>Strong writing and verbal skills. The ability to communicate information clearly is fundamental to this role. You will be asked to draft documents, edit others, and communicate with a variety of internal and outside stakeholders.</li> </ul> How to Apply Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@colorofchange.org with the subject line “Oakland Executive Assistant.” More Details Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time exempt position. ColorofChange.org also offers a competitive benefits package. ColorOfChange (COC) is an equal opportunity employer. COC prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.</div> </li> <li><div class="date">Fri 13 Jun, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Program Fellow (New York)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info">JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Fellow (New York, NY) PROJECT OVERVIEW: With over 900,000 members nationally, ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization. Using the Internet, we enable our members to speak in unison, with an amplified political voice. Every day, we’re growing in power and influence, and winning important real-world changes for Black people and our allies. Over the next six months, ColorOfChange will be focused on a number of key program areas at both the local and national level, such as:  <ul> <li>Carrying out a civic engagement strategy around the key policy issues impacting Black folks, and Black women in particular, in advance of the 2014 midterm election</li> <li>Planning and implementing strategic research and interventions to hold the media industry accountable for its harmful and inaccurate portrayals of Black people</li> <li>Developing a program strategy to increase the diversity of the technology sector and to hold the industry’s key stakeholders accountable to decisions that negatively impact Black people</li> </ul> ColorOfChange will be planning and executing special projects to inform our strategy in each of these areas. Now, we’re looking to add a fellow to our team to support our program work and these exciting organizational goals. If you’re a writer or a creative, organized strategic thinker who is passionate about racial justice and movement building, we want to talk to you! Position Summary: The ColorOfChange Fellowship was created to develop new leadership in the movement for racial justice and to provide a unique opportunity to build experience in online activism by working in our offices and being supervised and mentored by ColorOfChange staff. The Program Fellow will report to the Program Manager and assist in the day-to-day execution of program development and special projects. The fellow will do a mix of research, analysis, strategic planning and implementation. This position is part-time, up to 30 hours/week. Responsibilities: The fellow will have responsibilities in two main categories – roughly grouped into Strategy Development and Project Support, and Communications. Strategy Development and Project Support <ul> <li>Support strategy development. Assist with the creation of strategy documents, including research launch documents, content analysis, or other external or internal memorandums. </li> <li>Manage special projects. With the support of the Program Manager, develop and execute project plans as indicated by project or organizational timeline.</li> <li>Support special projects. Manage project flow and adherence to timeline for distinct special projects to assist Program Manager. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Analyze and monitor program landscape. Continually survey and analyze the national and local political landscape for Black folks – culturally, ideologically and with regards to other organizing efforts – in order to identify strategic opportunities for ColorOfChange within our program areas. This includes maintaining a strong familiarity with the media landscape, including social media, blogs, entertainment television, print and news. </li> <li>Support with development materials. Prepare materials and gather information internally for grant proposals, funding concept papers, funder updates, development briefs, and other organizational development materials, as needed. </li> <li>Meeting support. Prepare materials for and participate in internal and external strategy meetings, evaluations and debriefs, as needed.</li> </ul> Communications <ul> <li>Communicate with project partners. As needed, adeptly communicate and strengthen relationships with external project partners, including researchers, organizers, consultants and networks; via email, phone, and in person. </li> <li>Curate original visual and media content. As needed, work with external designer to create project/program materials to amplify and effectively convey ColorOfChange messaging and branding. </li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is creative and flexible; detail-oriented while always considering the larger political picture; oriented toward long-term organizational goals; and able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced office setting. The candidate should be excited about working in a campaign-style environment and willing to take on new responsibilities as they arise. Specific qualifications include: <ul> <li>Excellent oral and written communication, research and organizational skills;</li> <li>Demonstrated experience/interest working on racial justice issues;</li> <li>Familiarity with online organizing, program planning and implementation, or eagerness to learn;</li> <li>Background in Writing, Research, African-American or Africana Studies/Critical Race Theory, Women and Gender Studies or Sociology, a strong plus;</li> <li>Eye for graphic design and technical skills to generate effective visual aids (print and digital) is desirable.</li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample (no more than 2 pages). The title of the position ("NY Program Fellow") MUST appear in the subject line of the email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Compenstation: The Program Fellowship is a part-time, temporary appointment (through December 2014), and Fellows are paid $12 per hour for up to 30 hours/week. Fellows are classified as temporary, non-exempt employees, and earn pro-rated paid time off and holidays. ColorOfChange is an equal opportunity employer. ColorOfChange prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.  </div> </li> <li><div class="date">Fri 13 Jun, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Civic Engagement Fellow (Oakland, CA)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info">JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Civic Engagement Fellow (Oakland, CA) Project Overview: With over 900,000 members nationally, ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization. Using the Internet, we enable our members to speak in unison, with an amplified political voice. Every day, we’re growing in power and influence, and winning important real-world victories for Black people and our allies. There is much at stake for Black folks in the 2014 elections with issues from medicaid expansion to minimum wage to the fundamental freedom to vote factoring into races up and down the ballot across the country. We’re adding a fellow to our team to support our campaigns to increase the impact of Black voter participation during the 2014 midterm elections this November. If you’re a writer or a creative, organized strategic thinker who is passionate about racial justice, politics and/or voting rights we want to talk to you! Position Overview: The fellowship was created to develop new leadership in the movement for racial justice and to provide a unique opportunity to build experience in online activism through close mentorship by ColorOfChange.org staff. The civic engagement fellow will report to the civic engagement campaign manager. The fellow will assist with the day-to-day operations of ColorOfChange.org's campaign work and civic engagement platforms, as well as with the longer-term strategic planning necessary to ensure success across these platforms. This position is part-time, up to 30 hours/week. Responsibilities: To succeed as a fellow, we’ve identified three areas of responsibility -- roughly grouped into Campaigns, Technology and Communications.  Campaigns <ul> <li>Live in the 24/7 news cycle. Monitor political and social events for their potential to impact and shape campaigns.  </li> <li>Support campaign work. Assist with creation of campaign materials: research for emails, website content, social media and other documents as needed.</li> <li>Manage special projects. With the support of campaign manager, develop and execute project plans.</li> <li>Team player. Work professionally with external consultants, partners or members and be able to work well within a team.</li> </ul> Technology <ul> <li>Use our tools. Adeptly use our suite of online organizing tools (ActionKit) to stage email blasts, landing pages, donation pages, etc. </li> <li>Tech Guru. Maintain project websites and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. </li> <li>Innovate. Suggest and develop new tactics for reaching and motivating voters. </li> </ul> Communications <ul> <li>Write. Plan, write, edit and proofread materials including web content, social media content and other documents as needed.</li> <li>Curate content. Identify the digital content connected to the political issues that matter most to Black people.</li> <li>Create. Collaborate in the production of high-quality, creative and engaging original media content.</li> </ul> Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is creative, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, flexible, able to juggle multiple tasks, and thrives in a fast-paced office setting. The candidate should be excited about working in a campaign-style environment and willing to take on new responsibilities as they arise. Specific qualifications include:   <ul> <li>Excellent oral and written communication, research and organizational skills;</li> <li>Demonstrated experience/interest working on racial justice issues;</li> <li>Familiarity with online organizing or eagerness to learn;</li> <li>Background in Writing, Communications, African-American or Africana Studies/Critical Race Theory, Women and Gender studies or Sociology, a strong plus.</li> </ul> If you have any of the following bonus skills, be sure to let us know! <ul> <li>Eye for graphic design and skills to generate effective visual aids (print and digital);</li> <li>Familiarity with specific content management systems (CMS) or voter databases (Catalist, etc). </li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with a resume, brief writing sample (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter. Candidates should include in their cover letter a link to a favorite racial justice or political news source and an explanation of why they trust that source. The title of the position ("C.E. Fellow") MUST appear in the subject line of the email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Compensation: The Campaign Fellowship is a part-time, temporary appointment (through December 2014), and Fellows are paid $12 per hour for up to 30 hours/week. Fellows are classified as temporary, non-exempt employees, and earn pro-rated paid time off and holidays. ColorOfChange is an equal opportunity employer. ColorOfChange prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.  </div> </li> <li><div class="date">Wed 04 Jun, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Executive Assistant to Executive Director (New York)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info"> JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Executive Assistant ColorOfChange.org is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to our Executive Director. The right candidate will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and able to handle competing priorities. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in the field of racial justice. In supporting our Executive Director, you will have a unique window into the inner workings of the movement. About ColorOfChange.org With over 900,000 members nationally, ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization. Using the Internet, we enable our members to speak in unison, with an amplified political voice. In the process, we bring attention to the needs and concerns of Black folks, by holding coordinated events in different parts of the country, lobbying elected representatives, running TV and print advertisements, and demanding that the news media cover our issues. Job Responsibilities The Executive Assistant is based out of our Manhattan office and reports to the Executive Director. Job responsibilities are as follows: <ul> <li>Own the Executive Director’s calendar</li> <ul> <li>You mission is to maximize the impact and efficiency of the Executive Director’s schedule – strategic decisions will need to be made. There will always be less time than opportunities.</li> <li>Support the travel schedule by arranging (and changing) travel reservations so that our Executive Director can focus on funder and partner meetings, not on figuring out how to reschedule his cancelled flight.</li> <li>Schedule all-staff and full office meetings.</li> </ul> <li>Serve as the Executive Director’s envoy – internally and externally</li> <ul> <li>You’ll often be the main internal interaction point for key external stakeholders (like our Board) and so you’ll need to be highly professional in your communications, both on planning work and follow-ups from any meeting. </li> <li>Internally, you’ll often be assigned the task of rounding up information or coordinating amongst many groups. You’ll often be speaking for the Executive Director, but you’ll need to do it in a way that engenders staff respect.</li> </ul> <li>Do whatever it takes to help our Executive Director perform his best</li> <ul> <li>The role of Executive Director is not a 9-5 job – there’s a grueling schedule, many evenings/weekends of networking and partnership events.</li> <li>As the assistant to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant is the behind-the-scenes key to helping our ED be the strongest leader possible.</li> </ul> </ul> Qualifications In this role, organization, people-skills, and writing ability are paramount. While experience in a similar role in the civil rights sector is not required, a commitment to civil rights and racial justice is. You should have: Top-notch organization skills. If the books on your bookshelf are in alphabetical order, your notes utilize colors with specific meanings, and you find long to-do lists energizing, we want to talk to you! There’s a lot to keep track of in this role, and nothing can fall through the cracks. Meeting deadlines is key. A sense of ownership. The Executive Assistant allows our Executive Director to perform at the highest possible level.  A successful candidate will be responsive but also proactive, addressing needs that our Executive Director may not even be aware of. Importantly, you’re able to work calmly and intentionally under pressure. A commitment to confidentiality. In this role, you’ll have a window into movement and organizational politics at the highest level – confidentiality is key. Strong writing and verbal skills. The ability to communicate information clearly is fundamental to this role. You will be asked to draft documents, edit others, and communicate with a variety of internal and outside stakeholders. How to Apply Please send a cover letter and resume to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140702013749/mailto:jobs@colorofchange.org">jobs@colorofchange.org</a> with the subject line “Executive Assistant.” More Details  Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time exempt position. ColorofChange.org also offers a competitive benefits package. ColorOfChange (COC) is an equal opportunity employer. COC prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.  </div> </li> <li><div class="date">Thu 29 May, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Campaign Manager, Grassroots Organizing (Oakland or New York)</div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info"> JOB ANNOUNCEMENT -- Campaign Manager, Grassroots Organizing (Oakland or New York) Project Overview: ColorOfChange.org is the nation’s largest online Black political organization, with more than 900,000 members. Every day, we’re growing in power and influence, and winning important victories for Black folks and our allies. Now, ColorOfChange is launching a member-led campaign initiative to provide a way for ColorOfChange members and partner organizations to launch and manage their own online campaigns with the goals of amplifying our members’ voices and strengthening their political power -- while growing the number of effective and successful member organizers around the country. Successful member-led campaigns and distributive organizing will expand our ability to do more "moment-to-movement" campaigning that diversifies the issues we work on while better amplifying and strengthening the political power of Black communities. Position Overview: We’re seeking a full-time entrepreneurial-minded campaign manager to lead and execute the launch and testing phase of this program through the end of 2014. You would be reaching out to organizational partners and member-leaders to move forward exciting and effective campaigns that set a model of good grassroots organizing, utilizing ColorOfChange's base and existing technology. Major issue areas will include economic justice, criminal justice, and media accountability. As a ColorOfChange Grassroots Organizing Campaign Manager, you will report to the Organizing Director, and play a key role in leading a new and exciting area of ColorOfChange’s work. Responsibilities:  The work of a successful Grassroots Organizing Campaign Manager can be broken down into the following three areas:  Campaign and Organizing <ul> <li>Recruit: Identify, analyze, and evaluate campaign opportunities that allow ColorOfChange members and our broader network to deepen their engagement and lead campaigns on issues that fit with the ColorOfChange mission and model.</li> <li>Strategize: Provide campaign feedback / content edits and coach campaign leaders throughout the campaign arc. Proactively provide suggestions and thoughts on campaign strategy. Participate in general ColorOfChange campaign strategy sessions, evaluations, and campaign planning meetings.</li> <li>Mobilize: Expand partner local and state organizations’ capacity to leverage, “moment to movement” opportunities that will fully capture the organic energy surrounding the concerns of Black folks and their allies to propel effective action and sustainable change.</li> </ul> Technology and Communications <ul> <li>Use our tools: Adeptly use our suite of online organizing tools to stage email outreaches, landing pages, donation pages, etc. Basic familiarity with HTML is important.</li> <li>Assess: Develop mechanisms for reporting and sharing data / results and analysis of results to relevant staff, members and allies. Highlight member-led victories via our list, the press, and ColorOfChange social media, SMS, and other networks.</li> <li>Collaborate: Manage relationships with partners in prospective campaign locations where campaigns have been initiated / or where there is particularly high ColorOfChange member density.</li> <li>Grow: Manage additional staff and consultants as needed to achieve project goals. Manage relationships with service providers, vendors and contractors. Prepare materials for grant proposals and reports. Support grassroots funding efforts.</li> </ul> Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position has a deep commitment to civil rights and racial justice issues, significant campaign experience, well developed organizing skills, and the ability to work well with partners, members, and allies. We're looking for a strong writer in both narrative and persuasive writing, an excellent strategic thinker, and someone with reliable campaign instincts and organizing talent. A successful candidate will demonstrate skills in effective online and offline organizing and someone who can identify, "moment to movement" opportunities.  The following are not required for the job and as such are bonus qualifications: <ul> <li>Coaching / guiding / staff management experience.</li> <li>Project management experience.</li> <li>Experience in testing criteria and metrics.</li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested applicants should email jobs@colorofchange.org with a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (3 pages or less). Applications missing any of those materials will not be considered. Compenstation: Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, exempt, temporary position. ColorOfChange offers a competitive benefits package. ColorOfChange is an equal opportunity employer. ColorOfChange prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law. </div> </li> <li><div class="date">Thu 29 May, 2014</div> <div class="block_title">Part-Time Member / Community Relations Specialist (Oakland or New York) </div> <a class="more_link">More »</a> <div class="more_info"> JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- Member / Community Relations Specialist (Oakland or New York)  About ColorOfChange.org  With more than 900,000 members nationally, ColorOfChange is the nation’s largest online Black political organization. Every day, we’re growing in power and influence, and winning important real-world changes for Black folks and their allies. We're seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, part time (24hrs / wk) member services / community relations staff person to maintain e-communications and good member service to our folks around the country. Position Summary The Member / Community Relations Specialist manages email requests and feedback from our members to ensure that we are responsive to their issues, questions, and comments in a timely way. Emails from members may include everything from simple requests for service (e.g., members asking to subscribe or unsubscribe from our email list) to substantive exchanges about our work (e.g., members writing to praise or criticize our efforts) to detailing deeply personal and difficult situations (e.g. my son is being abused in prison). This position reports to the Organizing Director and will participate in general ColorOfChange campaign planning meetings and works directly with the ColorOfChange campaign team.  Responsibilities <ul> <li>Communicate with members via a web-based help desk (ZenDesk).</li> <li>Write responses, answer questions, and create templates for wide-ranging member questions / concerns regarding campaigns.</li> <li>Create reports regarding campaigns, including data on member feedback. Present member feedback in campaign meetings/debriefs when necessary.</li> <li>Communicate with campaigns and tech teams re: technical malfunctions reported by members.</li> <li>Escalate concerning emails. Delete and categorize hate mail.</li> <li>Lift up member comments and questions immediately after a mailing.</li> <li>Review and share content that members suggest as relevant to current campaigns.</li> <li>Refer members to appropriate organizations when they require direct services (research and vet those orgs., and develop macros). Coordinate with partner organizations when necessary.</li> <li>Develop other macros as needed, edit current macros.</li> <li>Correspond with members regarding new campaign suggestions. Forward all member suggested campaigns to appropriate ColorOfChange campaign team and connect campaign team with members when necessary.</li> <li>Share member work with staff and develop social media for those we would like to highlight.</li> </ul> Additional support <ul> <li>Process mailed donation checks from members.</li> <li>Place orders for merchandise when necessary and manage in-house fulfillment.</li> <li>Other tasks as assigned.</li> </ul> Qualifications The ideal candidate has good writing skills and an ability to connect via email. They also must have excellent judgment about when and how to respond to various member service requests. In this role, organization, process development, people-skills, and writing ability are paramount. While experience in a similar role in the civil rights sector is not required, a commitment to civil rights and racial justice is. You should have: <ul> <li>Top-notch organization skills. There’s a lot to keep track of in this role, and nothing can fall through the cracks. Timeliness and attention to detail is key.</li> <li>A customer-service orientation. A successful candidate will be responsive but also proactive, addressing needs of members. Importantly, you’re able to work calmly and intentionally under pressure.</li> <li>Strong writing and verbal skills. The ability to communicate information clearly is fundamental to this role. You will be asked to communicate with a variety of members and effectively respond to a wide-range of member needs. </li> <li></li> </ul> Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (3 pages or less) to jobs@colorofchange.org. Applications missing any of those materials will not be considered. COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. ColorOfChange also offers a competitive benefits package. ColorOfChange is an equal opportunity employer. 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