ACLU - National Office
Deputy Director, National Organizing
ACLU - National Office, New York, New York, United States, 10261
Location: New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Remote – National
About the Job The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time, term-limited position of
Deputy Director of National Organizing
in the Organizing Division of the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office. This is a hybrid role with in‑office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The position is an 18‑month term-limited role and may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location.
The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.
What You’ll Do Reporting to the Director of National Organizing, the Deputy Director of National Organizing will be a key strategic partner in building power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. Working within the National Political Advocacy Department’s Organizing Division, you’ll plan and execute organizing‑based actions for nationwide campaigns, manage staff and consultants, and collaborate across ACLU’s national departments and state affiliates. You’ll help shape the ACLU’s grassroots engagement on critical issues and identify strategic organizing opportunities and lead data‑driven advocacy initiatives across multiple states.
Your Day-to-Day
Plan and assist in planning organizing‑based actions (both traditional field organizing actions and distributed/digital actions) for nationwide campaigns and major state and local campaigns and events
Manage staff, including remote staff and consultants, for program success and professional growth
Conceive, revise and share stories of organizing work, successes and lessons learned, within the ACLU and with current and prospective volunteers and volunteer leaders
Collaborate with colleagues in the ACLU’s national departments and ACLU state affiliates, as well as national coalitions, academics/researchers, consultants and other allies as necessary
Collaborate with national and affiliate communications staff to contribute to earned media coverage of grassroots organizing projects and events
Assist with national coalition engagement, planning and organizing program execution
Advise state affiliates on state‑based coalition engagement, when requested
Closely track political developments, and identify strategic organizing and advocacy opportunities for the ACLU, including opportunities for multi‑state or nationwide program or technology solutions
Identify and execute grassroots engagement experimentation, data collection, analysis and results‑based recommendations
Help shape ACLU’s grassroots engagement on key political issues and pending legislation
Work across a multi‑issue spectrum of issues that concern the ACLU
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work nontraditional hours
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
Significant experience in political, advocacy and/or issue campaigns
Understanding of fundamental organizing approaches and skills, and the ability to inspire and teach others about organizing
Strong communications skills in order to convey complex concepts, research and analysis in a clear and concise manner
Must be self‑motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as within a team
Ability to work and communicate quickly and accurately, handle multiple projects and devote time and energy to the most important responsibilities, and to lead others in doing so
Experience managing candidate or issue campaign teams
Experience developing, executing and/or evaluating data‑driven organizing programs, experiments/tests and/or pilot projects
Experience using VAN or similar database for voter and volunteer engagement
Understanding of multiple approaches to organizing including distributed and digital
Ability to work and thrive in matrixed and federated environment
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
$188,816 (Level – D) , reflecting the salary of a position based in Washington, DC. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Benefits
Generous paid time‑off policy
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender‑affirming care & fertility treatment
401(k) plan with employer match
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. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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About the Job The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time, term-limited position of
Deputy Director of National Organizing
in the Organizing Division of the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office. This is a hybrid role with in‑office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The position is an 18‑month term-limited role and may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location.
The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.
What You’ll Do Reporting to the Director of National Organizing, the Deputy Director of National Organizing will be a key strategic partner in building power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. Working within the National Political Advocacy Department’s Organizing Division, you’ll plan and execute organizing‑based actions for nationwide campaigns, manage staff and consultants, and collaborate across ACLU’s national departments and state affiliates. You’ll help shape the ACLU’s grassroots engagement on critical issues and identify strategic organizing opportunities and lead data‑driven advocacy initiatives across multiple states.
Your Day-to-Day
Plan and assist in planning organizing‑based actions (both traditional field organizing actions and distributed/digital actions) for nationwide campaigns and major state and local campaigns and events
Manage staff, including remote staff and consultants, for program success and professional growth
Conceive, revise and share stories of organizing work, successes and lessons learned, within the ACLU and with current and prospective volunteers and volunteer leaders
Collaborate with colleagues in the ACLU’s national departments and ACLU state affiliates, as well as national coalitions, academics/researchers, consultants and other allies as necessary
Collaborate with national and affiliate communications staff to contribute to earned media coverage of grassroots organizing projects and events
Assist with national coalition engagement, planning and organizing program execution
Advise state affiliates on state‑based coalition engagement, when requested
Closely track political developments, and identify strategic organizing and advocacy opportunities for the ACLU, including opportunities for multi‑state or nationwide program or technology solutions
Identify and execute grassroots engagement experimentation, data collection, analysis and results‑based recommendations
Help shape ACLU’s grassroots engagement on key political issues and pending legislation
Work across a multi‑issue spectrum of issues that concern the ACLU
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work nontraditional hours
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
Significant experience in political, advocacy and/or issue campaigns
Understanding of fundamental organizing approaches and skills, and the ability to inspire and teach others about organizing
Strong communications skills in order to convey complex concepts, research and analysis in a clear and concise manner
Must be self‑motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as within a team
Ability to work and communicate quickly and accurately, handle multiple projects and devote time and energy to the most important responsibilities, and to lead others in doing so
Experience managing candidate or issue campaign teams
Experience developing, executing and/or evaluating data‑driven organizing programs, experiments/tests and/or pilot projects
Experience using VAN or similar database for voter and volunteer engagement
Understanding of multiple approaches to organizing including distributed and digital
Ability to work and thrive in matrixed and federated environment
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
$188,816 (Level – D) , reflecting the salary of a position based in Washington, DC. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Benefits
Generous paid time‑off policy
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender‑affirming care & fertility treatment
401(k) plan with employer match
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. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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