Online Organizer

~ Alaska's world-class ecosystems and incredible natural resources sustain our families, communities, and cultures. ~

By building and empowering an engaged conservation movement, Alaska Center for the Environment (ACE) seeks to conserve the resources that support our unique quality of life for current and future generations.

To accomplish this ACE cultivates future environmental leaders; educates Alaskans about key environmental issues; and mobilizes partners and supporters to advocate for sensible conservation and policies.

A separate but affiliated organization, Alaska Conservation Voters (ACV) works to protect our environment and communities for current and future generations, by cultivating environmental leaders, advocating for sound environmental laws and policies, electing pro-environmental candidates, and holding decision makers accountable for their votes and actions. 

Position Overview 

The work of this position would be shared between Alaska Center for the Environment and Alaska Conservation Voters. This position will work with Communications and Grassroots Fundraising department staff to mobilize ACE and ACV's supporters to grow a grassroots base of activists from across Alaska, increase online fundraising and engage members on statewide campaigns to elect conservation champions, and win on critical environmental issues.

This is an excellent opportunity for creative organizer to be a part of an innovative team that runs aggressive online campaigns to promote environmental policies and candidates - in a fun and supportive environment!

Finally, ACV will work to hold elected decision makers accountable for their votes and actions on conservation issues. This work will focus on educating the public about important environmental votes and engaging supporters in election based activities designed to elect pro- conservation candidates at the local, state and federal levels. 

Responsibilities  

General Functions Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to: 

• Write compelling advocacy and fundraising email copy, online petitions, online ads, and other web-based copy that will drive members and the general public to take action.
• Create and curate sharable content including videos, memes and infographics for social media channels, websites, and press outreach materials.
• Regularly coordinate with organizers, campaign leads, and development staff on email/online campaign needs.
• Manage and develop content for ACE, ACV and coalition Facebook pages daily to increase followers and engagement.
• Manage communications-related data for ACE / ACV's advocacy, fundraising and electoral email campaigns.
• Track online metrics for email, online, and social engagement for ACE/ACV's priority campaigns.
• Grow email list through cross promotions with allied organizations, change.org petitions and other acquisition strategies.
• Update and create visual and written content for akcenter.org, acvoters.org and coalition websites.
• Manage ACE/ACV's image database.
• Assist in identifying and implementing new ways to grow ACE/ACV's online engagement through new/untapped channels and make recommendations accordingly. 

Qualifications 

Education and Experience: 

• Degree or coursework in communications-related field with 6 months related experience.
• Two years of experience in similar position may be substituted for education. 

Skills: 

• Strong writing and editing skills required.
• Experienced in using social media for advocacy purposes.
• Graphic design and Photoshop skills preferred
• Familiarity with CRM, CMS and online advocacy tools (Salsa, NGP, and Voter Action Network) a major plus, commitment to metrics and tracking progress
• Must work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task without sacrificing quality of work
• Creative in pursuing organizing opportunities; and an understanding of environmental issues and their potential to engage the public. 

Strongly preferred but not required: 

• Knowledge of online advocacy platforms such as Salsa and NGP, data management experience, familiarity with "Theory of change" based advocacy writing and WordPress based websites. 

Conditions: 

• Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours to get the job done is a must, and some evening and weekend work will be required.
• This position is based in Anchorage, AK with potential for some in-state travel. 

Compensation: Full time, salary commensurate with experience, flexible start date, open until filled. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and cover letter along with three references.
• Type "Online Organizer" in the subject line.
• Please mention how you learned of this opening.