Senior Web Associate

Earthjustice, the nation's leading environmental legal advocacy organization, works nationally and internationally to prevent climate change, protect wild places and wildlife, and defend the right of all people to a healthy environment. We achieve these goals by using the power of the U.S. courts to enforce, strengthen and maintain our environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of environmental organizations, coalitions and communities.

Job Overview: 

We're currently recruiting exceptional candidates for a Senior Web Associate as a key member of the Online team at Earthjustice.  They will report to the Director of Online Strategies and VP of Communications.

Responsiblities:

• Managing the Earthjustice e-mail communications list, including scheduling and publication of advocacy and fundraising e-communications, along with developing and producing key website landing pages for all online campaigns and outreach efforts;
• Ensuring coherency of tone and content for all online messaging;
• Maintaining and updating all satellite websites of the organization;
• Providing the Director of Online Strategies with regular reports and analyses of web site usage and e-communications campaigns in order to improve Earthjustice's online presence, promote brand awareness, build our member email lists, and improve the overall user experience of all Earthjustice website visitors;
• Work closely with Public Support on all online fundraising campaigns.

1. Messaging & Advocacy:

• Oversee maintenance and use of Earthjustice's electronic mailing lists;
• Conduct testing of effectiveness of messaging components;
• Responsible for editorial consistency of all email communications;
• Work with Litigation, Policy & Legislation and regional offices on electronic advocacy campaigns;
• Coordinate online list-buys; manage list-swaps and list chaperones to drive organic list growth
• Create specific messaging campaigns at the direction of the Director of Online Strategies

2. Satellite Web Site Management:

• Audit the organization's core and satellite websites for accuracy, functionality and usefulness on a regular basis; work with appropriate stakeholders to develop and execute recommendations for site improvement and optimization;
• Prepare content and post to web site using Convio/GetActive publishing tools;
• Oversee development of new websites and other online initiatives.

3. Site Traffic Analysis and Evaluation:

• Monitor web site activity, and use this information to identify, recommend and manage website content and design changes that could improve placement in search engines; increase site usability; increase traffic to the site; increase online membership for electronic newsletters, advocacy emails and fundraising; and increase the length of time a user spends on the site;
• Evaluate data from the results of online communication efforts to identify needs, make recommendations and set goals for increasing the size of Earthjustice's online audience;
• Track & evaluate emerging online communications technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years direct, hands-on experience using the Convio/GetActive content management system (WMS), advocacy and online fundraising tools
  (this is an absolute requirement; candidates without Convio/GetActive experience will not be considered)
• 4+ years experience with web design, online communications technologies, computer applications, and data analysis/reporting
• Outstanding knowledge of hand-coding HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Strong familiarity with Google Analytics
• Experience applying technology to law firms and/or nonprofit organizations
• Intermediate to advanced experience with PhotoShop, MS Word, and MS Access
• Familiarity with Flash development and action scripting a plus
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in English/communications, environmental studies, political science, or history
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and to work in collaboration with other Earthjustice staff members and internal stakeholders

To Apply: 

Please email a current resume and cover letter outlining your unique qualifications for this position with "Senior Web Associate" in the subject line.  No phone calls please.

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity, employer and encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.