Digital Campaign Strategist at Rainforest Action Network

Digital Campaign Strategist

• San Francisco, CA – Remote OK
• Full-Time
• Digital

ABOUT RAN

For more than 30 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned to preserve forests, protect the climate and uphold human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through research, education, partnerships, non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, strategic campaigns and communications. We are committed to working with Indigenous and frontline communities directly impacted by profit-driven systems of injustice. In partnership with allies from around the world, RAN challenges corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt policies that reduce their contributions to climate change. RAN is committed to doing what is necessary, not only what is considered politically feasible.

RACIAL JUSTICE

RAN strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this ongoing process and work with us to create a just and inclusive work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities while also staying committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We encourage applicants of color and other historically excluded identities to apply for this position.

THE POSITION:

RAN has an opening for a full-time position on our Digital Team for a Digital Campaign Strategist for the Climate and Energy Program. The Digital Campaign Strategist will work closely with RAN’s Climate Program to provide & assist in digital strategy and technical backbone necessary for effective online campaigning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working alongside the campaigners & under the general supervision of the Digital Campaign Manager, the Digital Campaign Strategist will assist with planning and executing all aspects of robust campaigns in the digital space to move corporate targets. With assistance from the communications team and the Social Media Coordinator, the Digital Campaign Strategist will coordinate writing email blasts, social media content, and other written materials for online production or news releases.
• Assist with Building, testing, and deploying online action pages.
• Test emails and other online communications for release.Use online tools such as Action Network, Engaging Networks, and MoveOn Petitions to increase reach and growth for RAN’s campaigns.
• Create advocacy and donation forms and surveys using Engaging Networks or similar CRM platforms.
• Use Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and other data reporting tools to track all communications and their impacts.
• Assist in providing analysis of online performance and recommendations for changes when needed.
• Support Social Media Coordinator in managing followers and moderating comments on social media.
• Assist with maintaining data systems to support online to offline organizing
• Create content highlighting the impacts of fossil fuel extraction, banking practices that support the extraction, and support storytelling from those directly impacted.
• Support our digital fundraiser in creating fundraising appeals that are connected to advocacy appeals
• Work openly and cooperatively within a high functioning team dynamic

EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:

• 2-3 years of experience using ECRMs like NationBuilder, Engaging Networks, Salsa, Convio
• 2-3 years of experience writing advocacy content and building or implementing digital advocacy strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excitement and passion for data and digital strategy
• Experience working within the climate movement or advocacy work that is similar.
• Basic understanding of HTML
• Self-starter, ability to work from and be managed from remote locations. Experience working with remote colleagues.
• Experience using social media, such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, for campaigning
• Passionate commitment to climate protection, human rights, and/or corporate campaigning
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time position with an anticipated starting salary range from $56k to $63k, commensurate with experience. RAN staff are eligible to work remotely from anywhere they choose, or to work out of RAN’s office in San Francisco.

Benefits include 100% RAN-paid health, dental and vision insurance for the employee and their partner/family, 4 weeks PTO (increases to 5 weeks after 2 years) as well as a paid winter break, and a retirement plan with a 3% employer match. Additionally, after each 5 years of service, staff are eligible for a 12 week fully-paid sabbatical.