Development Associate/Writer

FreedomWorks, a free-market grassroots organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more economic freedom, is looking to expand the writing capacity of its growing fundraising department with a Development Associate/Writer.

The Development Writer must possess superior writing skills and be able to produce compelling copy under tight deadlines for use in proposals, reports, newsletters, and other major donor correspondence.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Drafting proposals, reports, and other copy for major donor, foundation, and corporate correspondence;
• Managing the timeline and workflow for written material;
• Working with major gifts officers and program staff to craft effective proposals for our donors;
• Writing thank you letters; and
• Coordinating, when necessary, with vendors for larger scale printing and mailing.

Qualifications Include:

• Drafting proposals, reports, and other copy for major donor, foundation, and corporate correspondence;
• Bachelor's degree and proven commitment to free market principles;
• Ability to work independently, quickly and under pressure;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a sharp editing eye;
• Demonstrated success in multiple writing styles and formats;
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at the same time;
• Excellent attention to detail; and,
• One to five years’ experience writing in a professional setting.

This position reports to the Director of Development and offers an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated individual.

This is a terrific career opportunity for someone interested in fundraising and advancing liberty. FreedomWorks offers an excellent salary and benefits package and a chance to work in the heart of the action on Capitol Hill.

Please visit FreedomWorks for more information about the organization. Some travel may be required.

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to:cdomenech@freedomworks.org

FreedomWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Grassroots Membership Assistant

FreedomWorks, a grassroots organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more economic freedom, is looking to expand its events team with a Grassroots Membership Assistant.

FreedomWorks’ Federal and State Campaigns Department is looking for a grassroots membership assistant to help with our federal and state campaigns. Applicant should have at least one year of campaigns-related experience. Grassroots Membership Assistant will help FreedomWorks engage its grassroots members on our various campaigns. Other duties include sending out emails, talking with grassroots leaders on the phone, setting up strategy calls, producing and distributing campaigns materials, promoting events and collecting data on our membership. Applicant should have great people skills and should have good attention to details.  This job will not require a lot of travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing and sending out emails to state membership lists.
• Hosting grassroots strategy calls nationally, and statewide.
• Talking daily with top members around the country.
• Ensuring that campaign actions are occurring and being tracked on key federal and state campaigns.
• Promoting field events and training seminars through online advertising, emails, new media outreach.
• Producing and distributing campaigns materials like door hangers, palm cards and yards signs for campaigns.
• Setting up and maintaining distribution centers for materials for various campaigns.
• Organizing DC and regional activism boot-camps for activism training.
• Collecting offline member data via FreedomConnector and membership database.

Qualifications Include:

• Ability to work independently, quickly and under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Internet/web experience.

This position offers an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated individual. FreedomWorks offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

Please visit FreedomWorks for more information about the organization.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to:careers@freedomworks.org

FreedomWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Events Coordinator/Manager

FreedomWorks, a grassroots organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more economic freedom, is looking to expand its events team with an Events Coordinator/Manager.

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Events Coordinator/Manager will help manage a growing portfolio of donor and other events around the country.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with the events coordinator and Vice President to develop a vision and strategy for FreedomWorks development events.
• Organizing and managing event logistics, including site management, RSVPs, registration and follow-up with event attendees.
• Developing marketing materials and promoting events.
• Providing other assistance with events as needed.

Qualifications Include:

• Ability to work independently, quickly and under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Internet/web experience.
• One to five years’ experience in event or meeting management; title depends on experience.

This position offers an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated individual. FreedomWorks offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

Please visit FreedomWorks for more information about the organization.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to:ehunekebergquist@freedomworks.org

FreedomWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Activist Relations Coordinator

FreedomWorks, a grassroots organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more economic freedom, is looking to expand its technology and membership area with an Activist Relations Coordinator.

Working closely with the Director of Web and Technology, the Activist Relations Coordinator will assist all FreedomWorks departments with day-to-day communication and technical support for members and activists. Specific responsibilities include:

(1) FreedomConnector feedback response, site moderation, and content promotion

• Respond to feedback, problems, and questions on FreedomConnector’s support forum as well as by email. Troubleshoot technical problems and alert the web team of site issues.
• Moderate posts on FreedomConnector for Terms of Service violations.
• Remove posts on FreedomConnector that violate Terms of Service.
• Suspend FreedomConnector users who violate Terms of Service.
• Promote content from FreedomWorks and FreedomWorks for America throughout the FreedomConnector community.
• Provide outreach to active FreedomConnector users to facilitate site growth and ongoing feedback from activists.
• Ensure that all FreedomWorks and FreedomWorks for America events are posted on FreedomConnector.

(2) Technical support for online activism tools and general inquiry response

• Provide technical support for FreedomWorks for America’s online phone banking and voter canvassing tools.
• Respond to general feedback, problems, and questions from FreedomWorks members via email and phone. Ensure that questions are delivered to the appropriate staff when applicable.

(3) FreedomWorks social media inquiry response

• Monitor FreedomWorks’ Facebook and Twitter accounts for technical questions or complaints and respond accordingly.
• Ensure that questions are delivered to the appropriate staff when applicable.

Qualifications include:

• Proven commitment to free market principles.
• Genuine interest in social media and online activism.
• Experience with customer relations or grassroots activism.
• Microsoft Office skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Presentation skills and ability to convey data are required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent judgment and ability to make recommendations and decisions.
• Proven ability to prioritize changing workloads, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize and flag issues.
• Excellent project management skills.

This position offers an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated individual. FreedomWorks offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Please visit FreedomWorks for more information about the organization.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to: careers@freedomworks.org.

FreedomWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Communications and Marketing Copywriter

FreedomWorks, a free-market grassroots organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more economic freedom, is looking to expand its communications and membership marketing programs with an entry-level copywriter.

This individual must possess superior writing skills and be able to produce compelling copy under tight deadlines for use in email, web, radio, and print marketing and fundraising campaigns. Specific responsibilities include:

• Drafting copy for use in frequent outbound email marketing activities as well as our weekly e-newsletter.
• Collaborating with our Online Marketing team to create and edit email, landing page, and other elements of membership acquisition campaigns.
• Work with communications and membership staff to modify copy based on performance and create a custom-tailored user experience.
• Coordinate with designers and printing vendors for production of marketing materials.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree and proven commitment to free market principles.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Excellent judgment and ability to make recommendations and decisions.
• Proven ability to prioritize changing workloads, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent advocacy writing skills and a sharp editing eye are musts. Familiarity with HTML and Convio’s Luminate Online marketing platform are pluses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and similar graphic design software are pluses.
• Must be willing to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.

This entry-level position reports to the Communications Manager and offers an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated individual. FreedomWorks offers an excellent salary and benefits package in addition to a great office location convenient to Union Station. Please visit FreedomWorks for more information about the organization.

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to: careers@freedomworks.org.

FreedomWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.