The Alzheimer's Association has been a catalyst for a generation of advancements in Alzheimer policy, research and care on behalf of an estimated 5.4 million people with Alzheimer's disease in the United States. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Chicago, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading advocate for Alzheimer policies that will improve the lives of these millions of Americans and their families.
To enhance and strengthen this work, the Association is recruiting an Associate Director of Grassroots Advocacy to lead the Association's Digital Advocacy Strategy within the Public Policy Division. This person's primary responsibility will be to increase the strength of the Association's grassroots capabilities, and to design and implement grassroots campaigns to complement and enhance the Association's federal and state lobbying efforts.
We seek an individual who has effectively led sophisticated national grassroots campaigns that have combined community organizing with cutting edge e-advocacy methods.
Responsibilities:
- Employ all aspects of the Association's digital advocacy strategy, including the use of its web, video, social networking, email and phone-based platforms. Act as the main liaison with all vendors related online advocacy.
- Design and implement online grassroots campaigns which recruit new advocates, engage existing advocates and foster policy change at the federal and state level.
- Keep abreast of and continuously integrate best practices from other national campaigns. Help deploy these campaigns on the local level.
- Manage the division's online communications strategy, from developing copy to email and web design. Serve as liaison with the e-strategies team to ensure the various websites and online properties are up to date.
- Fully integrate advocacy activities across the organization, including our constituent and special events.
- Manage the Association's constituent management system for advocates and New Media outreach for our strategic partner, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement.
Required:
Interested candidates can apply on line at: www.alz.org or email resumes to Jim.Running@alz.org
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 08/31/11
To enhance and strengthen this work, the Association is recruiting an Associate Director of Grassroots Advocacy to lead the Association's Digital Advocacy Strategy within the Public Policy Division. This person's primary responsibility will be to increase the strength of the Association's grassroots capabilities, and to design and implement grassroots campaigns to complement and enhance the Association's federal and state lobbying efforts.
We seek an individual who has effectively led sophisticated national grassroots campaigns that have combined community organizing with cutting edge e-advocacy methods.
Responsibilities:
- Employ all aspects of the Association's digital advocacy strategy, including the use of its web, video, social networking, email and phone-based platforms. Act as the main liaison with all vendors related online advocacy.
- Design and implement online grassroots campaigns which recruit new advocates, engage existing advocates and foster policy change at the federal and state level.
- Keep abreast of and continuously integrate best practices from other national campaigns. Help deploy these campaigns on the local level.
- Manage the division's online communications strategy, from developing copy to email and web design. Serve as liaison with the e-strategies team to ensure the various websites and online properties are up to date.
- Fully integrate advocacy activities across the organization, including our constituent and special events.
- Manage the Association's constituent management system for advocates and New Media outreach for our strategic partner, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement.
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5-10 years of experience in grassroots campaign-related work.
- A proven track record in the management of successful national campaigns.
- Experience with both community organizing and e-advocacy campaign techniques.
- A strong presence, with an ability to influence others and to communicate in a clear and compelling manner.
- Willingness and ability to work long hours, to travel, and to work weekends on occasion.
Interested candidates can apply on line at: www.alz.org or email resumes to Jim.Running@alz.org
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 08/31/11
