Jobs at Common Cause
Common Cause is one of the most active, effective, and respected nonprofit organizations working for political change in America. We are a nonpartisan citizens' lobby, dedicated to making government responsive and accountable to the people. Since the 1970s, we have led the fight for campaign finance reforms, ethics and accountability in government, civil rights, and open government on national, state and local levels.
Today, Common Cause is working to stop further consolidation of the media, to advance campaign reforms that make people and ideas more important than money, to ensure that our voting and election systems are accurate and accessible, and to increase participation in the political process. Common Cause strives to strengthen our democracy by empowering our nearly 400,000 members and supporters and the general public to take action on critical policy issues.
The following positions are available at Common Cause and will remain posted until they are filled. Please follow the application instructions listed for each position. Unfortunately, due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to accept telephone calls in reference to the listed positions.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Web Specialist
POSTED: November 10, 2009
SUMMARY OF POSITION: This is a part-time, temporary position located in our Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will be available from 12 noon until 5pm, Monday through Friday, but there is flexibility with the schedule. Compensation is $15/hour.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversee the creation of a new website to inform and engage the public about the California redistricting process. Working closely with California Common Cause staff, the web specialist will
• Map the architecture of the website
• Build webpage templates with a professional, engaging look
• Design logos and graphics that can be used both online and offline
• Draft and maintain up-to-date, web-friendly content
In addition, the web specialist will work closely with the Director of Online Strategy to provide support to Common Cause state offices, including:
• Scheduling, editing and sending advocacy and fundraising emails
• Maintaining up-to-date content on state homepages
• Setting up event registration pages
• Running reports
• Providing strategic advice on online outreach
QUALIFICATIONS: The web specialist should have solid working knowledge of Photoshop, HTML coding and content management systems, as well as strong graphic design skills. Familiarity with technical, editorial and design elements of online communications required. Experience with Blackbaud's Kintera Sphere is a definite plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and under pressure, ability to work with competing priorities; personal commitment to public interest issues and/or previous nonprofit experience (including internship experience) preferred.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include Web Specialist in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. Please also include (as an attachment or link) sample of past graphic design work. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.