Amnesty
International
Associate Deputy Executive Director of
Campaign Strategies and Actions
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide human rights movement of more than 1.8 million members and supporters in over 150 countries. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Our mission is to undertake research, education, and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination.
Founded
in 1965, Amnesty International of the USA (AIUSA) is the largest AI section,
with 360,000 members, almost half a million on-line activists, more than a thousand
community and student activist groups, and a $43 million budget. No other human rights organization in the
The Associate Deputy Executive Director (Associate DED) is an
important new position for AIUSA that will have responsibility for developing
dynamic strategies to promote our major campaigns and actions. In addition to directly supervising staff
responsible for campaigns and actions, the Associate DED will lead strategy
development and implementation throughout the organization, ensuring that all
key staff and volunteer leaders are properly consulted and engaged. This
position will work closely with these partners: AIUSA’s thematic programs such
as Business and Human Rights and Program to Abolish the Death Penalty, country
specialists, and the Government Relations unit; our 5 regional offices on
developing local organizing strategies, educational outreach, distribution
mechanisms, and trainings; the Communications Department to devise media and
web strategies; the Development Department to seek funding for AIUSA’s work and
integrate resource development into Campaigns; and, other organizations, such
as advocacy and human rights groups, faith communities, professional associations,
etc.
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of seven years of solid campaign organizing
experience and proven supervisory and management skills. Other requirements
include: proven track record in organizing and managing diverse teams and
leading successful national advocacy campaigns; demonstrated knowledge of and
ability to devise creative, effective approaches to raising public awareness
and engaging current and new activists; experience working in coalitions to
develop advocacy strategies; history of working well with activists; superior
public speaking and interpersonal relations abilities; excellent writing,
organizational, and analytical skills; ability to work effectively in a highly
collaborative and consultative environment and to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with people of varied backgrounds, skills and abilities;
capacity to motivate and inspire colleagues and activists; strong management,
coaching, and mentoring skills. High energy and a sense of humor are important.
Experience with engaging and organizing economically and ethnically diverse
communities a plus.
CONTACT: Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@aiusa.org.
AIUSA is an EOE.