Full-time Position Available:
State Coordinator, Arkansas Death Penalty Moratorium Campaign

The Arkansas Death Penalty Moratorium Campaign (ADPMC) seeks a motivated, experienced organizer to lead our moratorium campaign. ADPMC is a coalition of civil rights, economic justice, and religious organizations with members united in our efforts to convince the Governor to declare a moratorium on the death penalty and appoint a study commission to review our current death penalty system to see if it is accomplishing its objectives. The coordinator will be based in an office in Little Rock but will have the option to work from home as appropriate. The position will require some travel within the state.

Duties:

• In collaboration with the Steering Committee, provide direct assistance to the statewide campaign for a moratorium by:
  • Directing organizing, public education, and outreach efforts throughout the state.
  • Developing messaging, framing, and other communications materials based on statewide strategy.
  • Developing monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans and multi-year campaign plans to make maximum effective use of the volunteer network.
  • Providing support for state legislative efforts.
  • Cultivating and maintaining relations with news media.
• Securing funding sources through grant writing and donor development.
• Communicating and maintaining relationship with national groups including the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty and Equal Justice USA.
• Maintaining statewide communication through ADPMC database, website, and newsletter.
• Performing regular office duties and coordinating volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years experience with issue-based grassroots organizing and/or campaign coordination.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, including messaging and producing materials.
• Grassroots/donor fundraising experience (grant-writing a plus).
• PC literacy, including electronic communications, Microsoft applications; desktop publishing, website.
• Comfortable working independently and being self-directed, while staying regularly connected to the Steering Committee.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and communities.
• Commitment to a comprehensive study of the effectiveness of the death penalty.

Salary/Benefits: $20,000-30,000/year plus benefits. Minimum commitment: 9 months; project funding secured for 9 months with potential to expand. The Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, writing sample and three references to

Death Penalty Moratorium Campaign Steering Committee
904 West Second Street
Little Rock, AR 72201.

Target start date: April 2008

Deadline for Application: March 7, 2008