At 350.org, we believe in a safe climate and a better future — a just, prosperous, and equitable world built with the power of ordinary people. Said another way: We’re aiming to make the kind of change the world needs, not what’s been deemed “politically feasible” by governments. We pick unrealistic fights, and then win them.
We’re looking for a driven, creative, flexible, and solutions-oriented Digital Director to manage the organization’s digital department and be a part of 350’s core global decisionmaking for the future.
We’re looking for someone who wants to help build the climate movement’s next-big-thing -- someone who understands climate politics, but is not bound by conventional political thinking; someone who is comfortable analyzing conversion rates, but believes that data should be in service to strategy; someone adept at both managing a narrative arc and structuring a global team for maximum success.
We’re looking for someone who is 100% committed to building a better world as fast as we possibly can, and has the talent and heart to deliver.
Is that you?
About the Job
The Digital Director will manage the team responsible for 350.org’s digital campaigns and infrastructure, including web development, e-mail program, social media, and multimedia. They will also be responsible for high-level decisions regarding the health, strategy and structure of the the team and organization.
The ideal candidate will be a sharp digital strategist, a superb communicator, an experienced manager of people, and a creative problem-solver.
The Digital Director will:
- Lead a global team of online organizers in diverse public campaigns that mobilize thousands of people to stand up to stop climate change.
- Craft digital strategy for global and regional projects that enable our campaigns to win and to bring in new supporters;
- Effectively manage and structure the digital team to be as effective as possible, as well as select senior staff and contractors as appropriate. Oversee staff development on the digital team, pushing for team members to become stronger movement leaders
- Bring 350’s global digital systems in line with established best practices in terms of testing, data analysis, list health management, audience listening/monitoring and online fundraising.
- Oversee 350.org’s ecosystem of web platforms and tools, while creating a culture of innovation that encourages use of cutting edge digital tools and apps;
- Oversee digital security systems to ensure 350’s organization-wide data remains protected from malicious actors;
- Engage with the public and partner organizations on behalf of 350.org in the space of technology and online organizing.
The Digital Director will hold a senior leadership position, helping to set organizational strategy, and represented in senior-level decision-making. They will report to the Executive Director.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Either (a) at least 10 years work experience in campaigning or organizing, at least 3 of which were in a digitally-focused role -- or (b) at least 10 years experience in digital marketing or technology, at least 3 of which were in a grassroots campaigning/organizing context.
- At least 3 years experience as a senior leader/manager (with at least 10 staff working under you, or equivalent responsibility).
- Strategic campaign development expertise and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Talented manager of people and projects in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment.
- A systems thinker with a flair for organisational development.
- Adept at working cross-culturally and significant experience working internationally.
- Significant experience working in the global south or with global south organizers.
- Deep familiarity with the campaigning style and theory of change of 350.org or similar organizations.
- Professional-level fluency in English.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Note: Each of these is a plus, but no candidate could bring all of these. The successful candidate may only bring handful.
- Executive level experience at an international NGO, ideally managing a department or a large team
- Experience working in the climate and clean energy movement
- Significant experience working in, or with partners from, the Global South
- Experience working with marginalized communities deeply affected by climate change and fossil fuels, such as First Nations
- Experience at the intersection of online and offline organizing, mobilization, and direct action
- Experience using some (or all) of the online platforms employed by a digital team, including but not limited to Action Kit, Action Network, WordPress, and Control Shift Labs
- Demonstrated skill with data and analytics, especially around selecting and evaluating core metrics
- Experience with video production
- Experience working directly with developers and designers/acting in a product-manager type of role
- Experience with managing large email lists and/or social media accounts
- Demonstrated skill in participating in or guiding equity and diversity conversations, processes, and/or trainings.
- Experience working in a multilingual context, especially with managing a multilingual digital presence.
- Proficiency in languages other than English
- Experience working with marginalized communities deeply affected by climate change and fossil fuels, such as indigenous communities impacted by the extractive industry
- Experience building and maintaining partnerships and networks, preferably in the progressive/grassroots campaigning sector
- Experience working in (or better yet, managing in) a virtual office environment
Position Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: November 5, 2017 or until filled.
Compensation: Competitive compensation based on experience and location.
Location: Flexible, but some preference for European & African timezones. Must have strong internet connection and be willing to coordinate with teammates across a range of timezones. We strongly encourage applicants from the global South to apply.
Application Information
Please apply for this job by going to 350.org/jobs and clicking the name of the job position. You will be directed to the application page.
In the cover letter address these 3 question::
- Why do you want this job? (Max: 200 words)
- The digital campaigning environment changes all the time as user behavior shifts between different apps and technologies. What's one digital communication or organizing tool that you think 350 is underutilizing, which you as digital director would propose shifting resources into? Why? (Max: 250 words)
- Make a list of the "Required Qualifications" that you meet, and provide a sentence of explanation where useful. If you fail to meet any of the required qualifications, provide a paragraph of explanation for why you think your application should be considered anyway.
- Make a list of the "Desired Qualifications" that you meet, and if necessary provide a sentence of explanation for each explaining how you fulfilled this qualification. (Max 350 words)
We hope to begin the interview process as soon as possible, but this position is open until filled.