American Civil Liberties Union, Inc.
Project Director, Speech Privacy & Technology New New York, New York, United Sta
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New York, New York, United States
ABOUT THE JOB The Legal Department of the ACLU’s national office in
New York, NY
seeks applicants for the full-time position of
Project Director, Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project (SPT) . This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
The ACLU’s Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology (SPT) is dedicated to protecting and expanding the First Amendment freedoms of expression, association, and inquiry; expanding the right to privacy and increasing the control that individuals have over their personal information; and ensuring that civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by new advances in science and technology. The project is currently working on a variety of issues, including political protest, freedom of expression online, privacy of electronic information, journalists’ rights, scientific freedom, and openness in the courts. As one of 14 issue-based projects within the ACLU’s National Legal Department, SPT defends and advances those rights and liberties primarily through strategic litigation, as well as policy advocacy and public education in collaboration with the ACLU’s National Political Advocacy and Communications Departments.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the
Director of the Center for Democracy , the
Project Director of the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project
will be responsible for leading a project staff based in
New York
that includes litigators, paralegals, technologists, policy analysts, and legal fellows.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Establishing and implementing a national strategy for the ACLU to defend and advance freedom of speech, privacy rights, and other SPT priorities
Collaborating with the Center Director to determine the ACLU’s priorities and ensure that the Project’s resources are used effectively to advance these priorities
Acting as a public spokesperson for the ACLU on SPT’s work and issues
Developing and managing the Project’s litigation docket
Working with other projects in the Legal Department and other departments including the National Political Advocacy and Communications Departments to bring a First Amendment and privacy lens to ACLU work, as appropriate
Supervising Project staff, including deputy project directors, staff attorneys, technologists, and fellows
Managing the Project’s budget
Advising and supporting the ACLU’s 54 state affiliates working on SPT issues in their jurisdictions
Working with the ACLU’s Development Department to communicate the Project’s goals and successes to foundation and individual donors and prospects
Traveling as required for litigation, conferences, speaking engagements, and client development
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Substantial management experience, specifically managing litigators.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU and to the ACLU’s historic role as a guardian of free speech and privacy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Significant litigation experience, including in federal court, and familiarity with First and Fourth Amendment jurisprudence
Excellent legal research, writing, verbal communication, and community outreach skills
An ability to develop and implement multi-faceted campaigns that include litigation, public education, advocacy, and media outreach
Experience managing large teams, particularly in a complex nonprofit organization, and a strong commitment to team-building and to positive organizational culture
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including the general public, national and local media, policy makers and others
COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $278,661, reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY where our National Offices are headquartered. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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ABOUT THE JOB The Legal Department of the ACLU’s national office in
New York, NY
seeks applicants for the full-time position of
Project Director, Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project (SPT) . This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
The ACLU’s Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology (SPT) is dedicated to protecting and expanding the First Amendment freedoms of expression, association, and inquiry; expanding the right to privacy and increasing the control that individuals have over their personal information; and ensuring that civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by new advances in science and technology. The project is currently working on a variety of issues, including political protest, freedom of expression online, privacy of electronic information, journalists’ rights, scientific freedom, and openness in the courts. As one of 14 issue-based projects within the ACLU’s National Legal Department, SPT defends and advances those rights and liberties primarily through strategic litigation, as well as policy advocacy and public education in collaboration with the ACLU’s National Political Advocacy and Communications Departments.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the
Director of the Center for Democracy , the
Project Director of the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project
will be responsible for leading a project staff based in
New York
that includes litigators, paralegals, technologists, policy analysts, and legal fellows.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Establishing and implementing a national strategy for the ACLU to defend and advance freedom of speech, privacy rights, and other SPT priorities
Collaborating with the Center Director to determine the ACLU’s priorities and ensure that the Project’s resources are used effectively to advance these priorities
Acting as a public spokesperson for the ACLU on SPT’s work and issues
Developing and managing the Project’s litigation docket
Working with other projects in the Legal Department and other departments including the National Political Advocacy and Communications Departments to bring a First Amendment and privacy lens to ACLU work, as appropriate
Supervising Project staff, including deputy project directors, staff attorneys, technologists, and fellows
Managing the Project’s budget
Advising and supporting the ACLU’s 54 state affiliates working on SPT issues in their jurisdictions
Working with the ACLU’s Development Department to communicate the Project’s goals and successes to foundation and individual donors and prospects
Traveling as required for litigation, conferences, speaking engagements, and client development
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Substantial management experience, specifically managing litigators.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU and to the ACLU’s historic role as a guardian of free speech and privacy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Significant litigation experience, including in federal court, and familiarity with First and Fourth Amendment jurisprudence
Excellent legal research, writing, verbal communication, and community outreach skills
An ability to develop and implement multi-faceted campaigns that include litigation, public education, advocacy, and media outreach
Experience managing large teams, particularly in a complex nonprofit organization, and a strong commitment to team-building and to positive organizational culture
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including the general public, national and local media, policy makers and others
COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $278,661, reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY where our National Offices are headquartered. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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At the ACLU, we deeply value diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively work to ensure that we are addressing everyone appropriately and that we’re acknowledging their identity as they would like. Examples of common pronouns are 'she/her/hers,' 'he/him/his,' and 'they/them/theirs.' This is optional, but if you’re comfortable, please share your pronouns.
Are you a current employee of an ACLU affiliate? *
Are you a former employee of ACLU National or an ACLU Affiliate? *
_____________________________________________________________________________________________The following demographic questions are optional. They are used to help us better understand our applicant pool and to continually improve our outreach and recruitment efforts.Individuals seeking employment at the ACLU are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Select...
Race and/or Ethnicity
If you chose 'A race or ethnic group not listed,' please let us know how you self-identify:
______________________________________________________________ Select...
If you chose "A gender not listed," please let us know how you self-identify:
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Select...
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are committed to equal opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are asking you to tell us if you have a disability or if you ever had a disability. Completing this form is voluntary, but we hope that you will choose to fill it out. If you are applying for a job, any answer you give will be kept private and will not be used against you in any way.
If you already work for us, your answer will not be used against you in any way. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all of our employees to update their information every five years. You may voluntarily self-identify as having a disability on this form without fear of any punishment because you did not identify as having a disability earlier.
How do I know if I have a disability?
You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Blindness
Deafness
Cancer
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Autism
Cerebral palsy
HIV/AIDS
Bipolar disorder
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair
Intellectual disability
Disability Status:
Select...
Disability diversity in the workplace includes people with significant disabilities. A “significant disability” is one that is associated with particularly low employment rates.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Select...
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, we request this information to measure the effectiveness of outreach and recruitment efforts.
Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in ACLU - National Office’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Public burden statement: This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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