ACLU of Illinois
Manager of Online Advocacy

The Manager of Online Advocacy coordinates the ACLU of Illinois’ online communications, advocacy and fundraising, and facilitates inter-departmental collaboration to advance the mission of the ACLU, working in concert with our legal, legislative, communications, development and field staff. This key staff member is also responsible for providing and overseeing IT support.

Technology Responsibilities:

• Work with computer consultants to support, maintain and configure computers, printers, servers, peripherals and software including regular back-ups, managing and creating user accounts and passwords, monitoring system health, and ensuring up-to-date virus and anti-spam protection.
• Coordinate, purchase and install hardware and software to improve office efficiency. Assist in formulating plans and budget for future technology endeavors and acquisitions.
• Identify and find solutions for office database problems and needs.
• Serve as the Help Desk for staff, troubleshoot to solve technology problems and where possible help staff build skills.
• Maintain a summary of our system, software licenses, and an inventory of office equipment. Identify new & emerging technology and recommend appropriate application.

Communications Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain content for the ACLU of Illinois website and work with staff to redesign as necessary; provide layout and design support for the ACLU of Illinois newsletter.
• Assist in creation and management of online initiatives as a tool for activists to advance ACLU of Illinois program goals, including developing content for action alerts, the ACLU e-newsletter, advocacy and fundraising communications.
• Work with cross-departmental team to execute tactics for consistent and concerted online mobilization and outreach program.

Qualifications:

• A profound and well-articulated commitment to social justice.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Professional experience with online media advocacy and outreach, preferably with an advocacy-oriented, non-profit organization.
• Effective and proven team process and project management experience.
• Excellent computer & internet skills including MS Office, HTML, Convio, Blackbaud (Raiser’s Edge) and Adobe graphics programs.
• Excellent verbal, written, research and interpersonal communication skills.
• A keen eye for design, page layout and general presentation.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-through, demonstrated ability to solve problems, ability to meet tight deadlines and manage resources effectively.
• Solid understanding of Internet tools, processes and techniques for membership development, advocacy campaigns, list building and social networking.
• Experience with online marketing and cross-channel marketing in for-profit or non-profit settings is desirable.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience, within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. Excellent benefits package provided.

Application Procedure:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary expectations by email to ktsullivan@aclu-il.org or via mail to:

K.T. Sullivan
ACLU of Illinois
180 North Michigan, Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60601
(no calls please)

The ACLU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBT persons to apply.