Graphic Web Designer

FreedomWorks, a grassroots organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more economic freedom, is looking to expand its technology area with a Graphic Web Designer.

Working closely with the Director of Web and Technology, the Graphic Web Designer will assist all FreedomWorks departments on a variety of projects. The Graphic Web Designer will be responsible for day-to-day website maintenance, website analytics, online member retention, general graphic design, as well as offering strategic improvements in these areas. Specific responsibilities include:

(1) Manage FreedomWorks website content

• Maintain and update FreedomWorks web content as needed. This includes www.freedomworks.org, connect.freedomworks.org, pac.freedomworks.org, www.freedomworksforamerica.org, and microsites.
• Build landing and donation pages to facilitate online marketing campaigns. Test strategies to increase conversion rates. Utilize A/B testing.
• Respond to staff requests for content updates.
• Monitor blog and press release posts from staff and interns for style consistency and formatting.
• Remove expired content from the site. Identify bugs and functionality issues so they can be remedied quickly.
• Ensure that FreedomWorks websites have an effective SEO strategy.

(2) Analyze web traffic and online marketing programs

• Utilize Google Analytics to build bi-monthly reports on web traffic. Track overall online growth as well as traffic related to specific marketing initiatives.
• Report on FreedomWorks’ social media impact and growth.
• Make recommendations on how to increase web traffic, time spent on sites, return visits, and other key metrics.
• Utilize Convio Online Marketing platform to build reports on actions taken by members online. Work with Marketing staff to determine the value of acquisitions from different sources.

(3) Assist with graphic design and Flash ad creation

• Design both bitmap and vector graphics to meet the needs of FreedomWorks staff.
• Create banner ads, logos, and a variety of graphics for the web.
• Create animated Flash ads for the web.
• Produce promotional graphics for t-shirts, pamphlets, and other printed materials.

(4) Facilitate online member retention

• Assist in the implementation of new ideas to improve member retention on all FreedomWorks websites, especially FreedomConnector.
• Continually give recommendations for new strategies in this area.
• Report on the outcome of new initiatives. Initiate change based on results.

(5) Perform competitor analysis and stay up-to-date with latest technology

• Stay informed on our competitors’ impact online. Produce periodic reports on their websites’ functionality and design.
• Learn about the latest technologies available to FreedomWorks websites and social media. Make recommendations on new opportunities.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree and proven commitment to free market principles.
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
• Familiarity with Drupal web content management system and PHP programming.
• Proficient analytic skills and experience with Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of email marketing software. Convio experience preferred.
• 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 www.freedomworks.org 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.

Press Assistant

FreedomWorks is currently seeking to fill an entry-level Press Assistant (PA) position in our media department. As the direct assistant to the Press Secretary, the PA will work closely with the Press Secretary and the Vice President of Communications to accomplish the daily activities of the media department, including:

• Maintaining the media database with accurate contact information for TV, radio and print reporters
• Keeping records of all earned media in an electronic FreedomWorks media archive
• Fielding press requests
• Maintaining the media department calendar using Microsoft Outlook
• Coordinating with the accounting department to make sure all invoices and credit card statements are coded properly and submitted on-time
• Actively pitching stories to local, state, and national media
• Drafting press releases and media advisories under tight deadlines
• Creating minute-by-minute agendas for all departmental road trips
• Preparing weekly media roundups showcasing the top institutional print, radio, TV and blog hits of the previous week
• Assisting with multiple departmental projects and institutional events around the country

Ideal candidate qualities include::

• Proven belief in limited government principles and a passion for free-market economics and grassroots activism
• Writing skills with the ability to produce accurate content under tight deadlines
• Outgoing personality and the ability to effectively communicate the organization’s message of lower taxes, less government and more freedom
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks in order of importance
• Self-motivating personality with the ability to work independently, sometimes with limited supervision
• Must have a team player mentality and be willing to help out other departments during organizational events and campaigns
• Discretion with confidential internal documents

FreedomWorks offers an excellent salary and benefits package and a chance to work in the heart of the action on Capitol Hill. Please visit www.freedomworks.org for more information about the organization.

For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Press Secretary Jackie Bodnar at jbodnar@freedomworks.org.

FreedomWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Operations Assistant

FreedomWorks is a free-market grassroots organization with a 25 year history of fighting for lower taxes, less government, and more economic freedom. We are looking for an Operations Assistant to handle all office management, reception and customer service responsibilities.

The Operations Assistant will be responsible for all receptionist and office administration duties including: answering phones, greeting visitors, processing customer service inquiries, incoming and outgoing mail services, office maintenance and security, telecommunications, office equipment and supplies. This position will also assist with human resources activities to include: maintenance of personnel files; and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiastic personality, ability to interact with staff and public, attention to detail. This person must be very well organized, flexible, ability to diffuse conflicts and deal with difficult people. Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications.

FreedomWorks offers an excellent salary and benefits package and a chance to work in the heart of Capitol Hill. Please visit www.freedomworks.org 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.

Membership Marketing Manager

FreedomWorks, a free-market grassroots organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more economic freedom, is looking to expand its membership area with a creative individual to manage multimedia recruitment and fundraising programs. Experience in multi-channel marketing as well as developing radio and DRTV sponsorships and programs is a plus. The individual must be willing to work with consultants and staff on the conceptualization, execution and analysis of campaigns, offers, and premiums. Specific responsibilities include:

• Schedule and ensure all deadlines for deliverables related to the various campaigns are met.
• Create copy points to be used in scripts for on-air endorsements, commercials as well as draft related copy for landing and donation pages.
• Direct web team in conceptualization of digital advertisement and ensure delivery of a content is on deadline.
• Listen to all live advertisements and track real-time response, providing feedback to team.
• Pull, analyze, and report daily traffic, conversion, and donation data as well as regularly analyze and report overall performance of program-acquired members and donors.
• Share key milestones, highlights and anecdotes with the team on a regular basis.
• Work with designers and vendors to create and produce premiums to meet deadlines.
• Work with fulfillment to distribute premiums (includes conceptualization and creation of packages, delivery of data, and project management).
• Work with other membership staff and department to create and implement strategies to increase long-term value of program-acquired members and donors.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree and proven commitment to free market principles.
• Minimum 3 years 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 writing and strong database skills are a must. Familiarity with Convio a plus.
• Microsoft Office skills; Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.

This position 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 www.freedomworks.org 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.

Director of Major Gifts

FreedomWorks, the national grassroots advocacy organization chaired by Former Majority Leader, Dick Armey, is seeking a full-time Director of Major Gifts with the knowledge, skills and expertise to help continue the transformation of FreedomWorks into the top free market / limited government organization in the country. The Director of Major Gifts will work with the VP of Development to develop programs that identify, grow and nurture major gifts from individual donors. The primary responsibility of the Director of Major Gifts is to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts from current donors and to identify prospects for major gifts and develop them into major donors. (Foundation and corporate donors are handled by our Director of Development.) The position will also manage donor cultivation and relationship building for a portfolio of individual supporters.

Qualified applicants will possess the following attributes:

• Minimum 3 years fundraising, legislative, and/or grassroots experience.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct research and identify new funding opportunities; knowledge of fundraising information sources, basic fundraising strategies, and prospect research techniques.
• A deep interest in and understanding of politics and free-market economics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
• Bachelor’s degree.

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 www.freedomworks.org for more information about the organization. Some travel may be required.

Interested and qualified applicants should email the following materials to Claire Kittle, executive director of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search, claire@talentmarket.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing your strong philosophical interest in the mission of the organization and your salary requirements (a rough range is fine)

FreedomWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.