Tax Revenue Campaign Communications Director Job Description (need to hire ASAP)

[Omaha Steve]

Tax Revenue Campaign Communications Director Job Description

Posted: March 7, 2012

The Tax Revenue Campaign (a temporary name) is a new national campaign formed by a coalition of major national organizations active on tax reform issues at both the national and state levels. The Campaign’s Steering Committee (listed below) consists of 30 organizations representing labor unions; think tanks; national, state and local advocacy networks; tax reform coalitions; and diverse constituency groups. The campaign has come together based on the belief that the country needs comprehensive, progressive tax reform that results in greater state and federal revenue to meet our growing needs.

The campaign is looking to hire a small team to direct this campaign to raise federal tax revenues and build a counter-narrative to decades of anti-tax rhetoric. We are looking to hire someone with experience in developing and directing a fast-moving communications agenda that includes traditional and social media. The Communications Director will report directly to the Campaign Manager.

Summary of Position: This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits through January 2013, with the possibility of an extension through some or all of the remainder of 2013.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Create and implement a strategic communications plan with measurable milestones and outcomes.

· Develop and implement media strategies that will increase the level and quality of the Campaign’s visibility.

· Help craft the campaign’s message and work closely with polling firms advising the campaign.

· Promote the campaign to reporters, producers, bloggers, editorial writers and columnists.

· Supervise a deputy communications director and a public relations consulting firm.

· Develop and manage the Campaign’s website.

· Implement a robust online activism and social media program.

· Coordinate communications strategies with the Campaign’s national partners.

· Provide strategic advice and earned media support to state and local organization’s active with the Campaign.

· Prepare media communications materials and advise about public education materials.

· Prepare Campaign leaders for media interviews and appearances.

· Set up and manage press events.

· Maintain records of media contacts and media coverage.

· Other duties as assigned by the Campaign Manager.



Qualifications

· Minimum of 7 years progressive leadership experience in strategic communications.

· Bachelor of Arts in relevant field.

· Significant media relations and publications experience, including established relations with national media organizations.

· Strong management, interpersonal, analytical and strategic planning skills.

· Excellent writing and editing skills, including demonstrated ability to translate information about complex issues for broad audiences.

· Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a website, run online advocacy campaigns and use social media effectively.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, work well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

· Familiarity with tax and budget issues very helpful.



To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. Subject line: “Communications Director”



The Tax Revenue Campaign is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and non-profits, as well as coordinates donor collaboratives and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. The New Venture Fund's work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and levels of physical ability.



Tax Revenue Campaign Steering Committee Members

Bold Italics = Executive Committee



AFL-CIO

AFSCME (Co-Chair)

Alliance for a Just Society

American Federation of Government Employees

American Federation of Teachers

American Small Business Council/Business for Shared Prosperity

Bauman Foundation

Brandon and Associates

Center for American Progress (Co-Chair)

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

Citizens for Tax Justice

Coalition on Human Needs

Economic Policy Institute

Financial Accountability & Corporate Transparency Campaign

Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights

MoveOn.org

National Council of La Raza

National Education Association

National People's Action (Co-Chair)

National Women's Law Center

OMB Watch

Open Society Policy Center

PICO National Network

Service Employees International Union

Small Business Majority

The Arc

USAction

Working America