Position Available

Grassroots Advocacy Manager - Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Summary

The Grassroots Advocacy Manager reports to the Vice President for Public Policy and works closely with the Government Relations Manager and others to plan and implement grassroots advocacy initiatives to advance public policy positions of the Cultural Alliance and its member institutions. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager will have primary responsibility for the Cultural Alliance's online advocacy initiatives, building and engaging the list of supporters, writing advocacy alerts and other supporting materials, and researching issues which have an impact on the Cultural Alliance's mission and public policy priorities. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager will also develop strategies for and implement other advocacy activities, such as public events and rallies and connecting members with their elected officials.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the Cultural Alliance's Online Advocacy Center. Prepare electronic Advocacy Alerts, identifying issues, targets and calls to action. Generate reports on responses to campaigns and provide customer service to advocates.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the list of Advocacy Alert subscribers. Utilize social media tools such as blogs, Web forums, and social networking websites to reach new audiences and engage them in the Cultural Alliance's advocacy initiatives.
• Research and report on government activity on issues of importance to the Cultural Alliance, staying abreast of current developments. Write newsletter articles, website content, and reports to funders and board committees on these issues and Cultural Alliance activity regarding them.
• Support member institutions' advocacy efforts. Provide information on contacting government officials, including sometimes making contact on their behalf. Provide materials and advice on engaging elected officials in the work of our members. Where appropriate, implement advocacy campaigns on their behalf using Cultural Alliance e-advocacy system.
• Work with Web & Database Task Force to ensure that grassroots advocacy needs will be met by new Cultural Alliance website and constituent relationship management database. Work with Operations Manager, Web & Publications Manager, and vendors as needed to ensure tight integration between e-advocacy tools, website and database.
• Participate in Cultural Policy department meetings. Ensure that grassroots advocacy efforts are consistent with and integrated into other activities and programs of the department and the Cultural Alliance as a whole.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken communications skills, including group speaking and presentations
• Experience with nonprofit public policy efforts, including grassroots and electronic advocacy
• Strong Internet skills, including knowledge of current Web 2.0/social media tools
• Knowledge of political systems and process at local, state, and federal levels of government
• Knowledge of regional arts and culture community
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter including salary requirements to advosearch@philaculture.org by close of business on Monday, March 10, 2008.

About the Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is a leadership organization of over 350 nonprofit arts and cultural institutions. The Cultural Alliance leads the effort to expand awareness of, participation in and support for arts and culture in the region. For detailed information on the Alliance, go to http://www.philaculture.org. The Cultural Alliance offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits such as flexible paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid health, vision, and dental insurance.