Jobs at DoSomething.org

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Position Available: Director, Los Angeles

Do Something believes teenagers have the power to make a difference. We leverage communications technologies to enable teens to convert their ideas and energy into positive action. We inspire, empower and celebrate a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. Plug in at www.dosomething.org.

The Los Angeles Director is responsible for growing our program and brand on the West Coast in three key areas: program, fundraising, key partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Helping to create and execute a marketing strategy that fosters a visible and exuberant brand presence for DoSomething.org in Los Angeles. (That was a lot of fancy words for saying: “make us the next hot thing in LA.”)
• Program: assisting the New York office with (a) the production of two boot camps per year (in LA and San Fran) and (b) growing the clubs program in California to 300 schools in 2010 and 500 schools in 2011 and (c) participation in cause of the month campaigns.
• Marketing partnerships with terrific companies including: Hulu, Disney, EIF, MySpace, ABC Family, Variety, and GOOD.
• Fundraising via events and individuals. (500k in 2010; 750k in 2011).
• Supporting West Coast board members and hosting one annual Los Angeles Board meeting.

Additional Qualifications:

• Seriously self-driven and determined to reach goals. You are ambitious. You don’t settle.
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality. And can think creatively on the spot.
• Extremely well organized multi-tasker—without stressing out. Do Something is super fun and fast-paced, and that means you need to be able to react and execute quickly.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to convey message clearly, solid command of rules of grammar, but understand what it means to be on-brand with Do Something (i.e. you are comfortable using the phrase “rock your cause” in a business presentation.)
• Comfortable working with very important people—you don’t get intimidated. You know when to talk and when to listen.
• Experience asking individuals for money, writing grant applications, organizing fundraising events.
• Passion for what we do, concern for the world, commitment to social change.
• Ability to be a self-starter with creative initiative, but a healthy respect for deadlines, responsibility, working in teams, and taking direction.
• Knowledge of pop culture and teen trends of the moment.
• College degree or equivalent.

How to apply:

• Send resume to nlublin@dosomething.org . In your cover letter, please include answers to the following questions: (1) If you had 1 minute with President Obama, what would you say? (2) What will you be doing in 10 years? (3) Who do YOU think should host the DoSomething Awards?
• Please also send names and telephone numbers of two references.
• No phone calls please. If interested, Do Something will contact you to schedule an interview.

Compensation:

• Salary: probably lower than you’d like. But we do get 3 weeks vacation plus the week between Christmas and New Years. Plus, you don’t have to come to work on your birthday, but we’ll probably bake you cookies if you do.