ACLU
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 . This
hybrid role
requires two (2) days in office per week or eight (8) days per month and may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location. The position is an 18‑month term with a focus on building power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy & Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, and Criminal Justice.
What You'll Do Reporting to the Director of National Organizing, the Deputy Director will plan and execute nationwide campaign actions, manage staff and consultants, and collaborate across ACLU national departments and state affiliates.
Plan and assist in organizing‑based actions (traditional field and distributed/digital) for nationwide and major state/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 volunteers.
Collaborate with ACLU national departments, state affiliates, national coalitions, academics, researchers, consultants and allies.
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, including multi‑state or nationwide program 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.
Provide flexibility in schedule and location, including travel nationally and non‑traditional hours as needed.
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.
Be committed to working 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 the ability to inspire and teach others.
Strong communications skills to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize responsibilities.
Experience managing candidate or issue campaign teams.
Experience developing, executing and evaluating data‑driven organizing programs, experiments/tests and pilot projects.
Experience using VAN or similar database for voter and volunteer engagement.
Understanding of distributed and digital organizing approaches.
Ability to thrive in a matrixed and federated environment.
Compensation The annual salary for this position is
$188,816 (Level D) , based in Washington, DC. Salaries may be adjusted for work in locations outside the listed area. For details on our pay structure, visit https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf.
Benefits
Generous paid time‑off policy.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender‑affirming care & fertility treatment.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Annual professional development funds and internal training programs.
Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to protected characteristics. The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, additional information about accommodations will be provided.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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term‑limited
position of
Deputy Director of National Organizing
in the
Organizing Division of the National Political Advocacy Department . This
hybrid role
requires two (2) days in office per week or eight (8) days per month and may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location. The position is an 18‑month term with a focus on building power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy & Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, and Criminal Justice.
What You'll Do Reporting to the Director of National Organizing, the Deputy Director will plan and execute nationwide campaign actions, manage staff and consultants, and collaborate across ACLU national departments and state affiliates.
Plan and assist in organizing‑based actions (traditional field and distributed/digital) for nationwide and major state/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 volunteers.
Collaborate with ACLU national departments, state affiliates, national coalitions, academics, researchers, consultants and allies.
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, including multi‑state or nationwide program 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.
Provide flexibility in schedule and location, including travel nationally and non‑traditional hours as needed.
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.
Be committed to working 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 the ability to inspire and teach others.
Strong communications skills to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize responsibilities.
Experience managing candidate or issue campaign teams.
Experience developing, executing and evaluating data‑driven organizing programs, experiments/tests and pilot projects.
Experience using VAN or similar database for voter and volunteer engagement.
Understanding of distributed and digital organizing approaches.
Ability to thrive in a matrixed and federated environment.
Compensation The annual salary for this position is
$188,816 (Level D) , based in Washington, DC. Salaries may be adjusted for work in locations outside the listed area. For details on our pay structure, visit https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf.
Benefits
Generous paid time‑off policy.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender‑affirming care & fertility treatment.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Annual professional development funds and internal training programs.
Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to protected characteristics. The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, additional information about accommodations will be provided.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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