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| Job Title: | Web Project Manager-Communications |
| Organization: | American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) |
| Region: | East Coast |
| Description: | Career Opportunity Web Project Manager [COMM-22] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Communications Department, NY The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 500,000 members dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The Communications Department of the ACLU?s National Office in New York City seeks a full-time Web Project Manager. OVERVIEW The Web Project Manager will develop, oversee and maintain the ACLU.org digital media products and websites as an inspiring, high-quality information resource for the public including the press, member and donor audiences and for internal resources. The Web Project Manager reports to the Director of Internet Communications and functions as a project manager for special internal operations. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee day-to-day online operations for ACLU.org and other national websites; Maintain familiarity with ACLU privacy protocols and policies as it pertains to Internet Communications; Manage production process for special operational projects such as new applications or planning and building new websites; oversee the maintenance of digital products and tools such as timelines and maps, etc.; Oversee quality control (QC; product development) and quality assurance (QA; product testing) process for all web/digital production; Advise on best-of-web-and best-of-non-profit website layout, design and functionality from a user point of view to ensure effectiveness for defined target audiences; Oversee site enhancements for the national websites in collaboration with web team for our content management system (CMS) including but not limited to web template optimization and site redesigns; Work with Internet team, Senior Communications Strategists, Information Technology team, and outside vendors to plan and implement special projects; such as the launch of new tools and websites; Coordinate web operational planning with Director of Internet Communications; Maintain and share a monthly web production calendar with timeline and dependencies as part of the project management process; Ensure that deadlines and milestones are met for all aspects of web production and operations; Maintain a work plan in collaboration with Director of Internet Communications and provide regular weekly project updates; Manage all multimedia assets in a data warehouse folder on a shared drive; Perform other tasks and complete special projects as assigned by Director of Internet Communications. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience managing online operations, product development and product testing. Experience working with HTML/CSS and Drupal; also Visio, Project, Excel, Data Flow Diagramming, Use Case Activity Diagrams, Open Source Product Development, and Information Architecture Experience with web analytics, product development and product testing Well-developed leadership and collaboration skills. Excellent writing and editing skills. Experience managing projects in a cross-departmental setting. Demonstrated interests in civil rights or civil liberties. COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a cover letter (including salary requirements), resume, and the names and phone numbers of three references hrjobs@ aclu.org - Reference [COMM-22/FEM] in the subject line - or by mail Human Resources American Civil Liberties Union [Re: COMM-22/FEM] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name ?ACLU.? |
| Contact: | American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) |
| Phone: | 212-549-2500 |
| E-Mail: | hrjobs@aclu.org |
| Website: | http:// |
| Closing Date: | October-24-12 |
