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Communications & Technology Support Associate

DC Vote is seeking a Communications & Technology Support Associate to assist with DC Vote's communications strategy and to implement, maintain and update our critical technology systems. Our organization is working to secure voting representation in Congress for DC residents. We are closer now to achieving our goal than at any time in the last 30 years. Our success is due to the work of a fabulous staff of highly energized, talented people who are dedicated to excellence. We are also a fun-loving and supportive group. We are looking for a hard-working person with excellent written and verbal communications skills, proven technology capabilities, including work with databases, networks, HTML and ColdFusion programming and general computer and software support.

A college degree is required. Attention to detail and demonstrated sound judgment are essential. DC Vote provides a very generous employee benefits package. Our offices are in Dupont Circle and near restaurants, shops and the Metro. We are an equal opportunity employer and greatly value diversity.

Applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to resume@dcvote.org. No telephone calls please.

The Communications & Technology Support Associate candidate will be responsible for:

• Develop familiarity with DC Vote's Web site, intranet and database systems to provide support for revisions, additions, deletions and other technology needs
• Develop handbook describing DC Vote's Web site, intranet and database
• Make updates to home page of Web site
• Maintain and update media list in database
• Assist staff with testing e-mails through the intranet and monitoring category choices and frequency of e-mails
• Help reorganize, update and maintain the DC Vote online library
• Provide basic technology training to new employees (intranet, Web site, sending an e-mail, etc.)
• Update and install software and hardware as needed
• Manage server back-up systems
• Add and update events pages on Web site for communications team and in cooperation with outreach team
• Draft and edit e-mails and other written materials for use by the communications, outreach and development teams and for the organization as needed
• Draft newsletter and e-bulletin content and coordinate lay-out and coding
• Help contact, build, and maintain relations with media outlets and reporters
• Send e-mail reminders regarding DC Vote and DC voting rights-related activities
• Assist Communications Manager with administrative activities and projects

Additional Qualifications:

• Interest in and commitment to the work of helping to spread democracy to the residents of the District of Columbia
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• HTML experience required, experience in Web development and custom databases a plus
• Familiarity with ColdFusion preferred
• Familiarity with voice and data networking
• MS Access and Excel experience preferred
Knowledge of Windows XP
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Must work well both independently and as part of a tight-knit team

Applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to resume@dcvote.org. No telephone calls please.

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