ACLU - National Office
New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States
ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks a full-time, term-limited position of
VMS Community Manager
in the
National Political Advocacy Department
of the ACLU’s National office in
Washington, DC or New York . This is a hybrid role that requires in-office attendance two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This is a three-year term-limited position.
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 freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity for all people.
Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world-class campaigns, and positions the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates, centering equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU'LL DO The
VMS Community Manager
will report to the
VMS Data Director
and will be responsible for supporting the ACLU’s VMS and voter file platforms.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Administer aspects of the ACLU's VMS and voter file platforms (e.g., NGP-VAN and EveryAction), monitoring usage to ensure compliance with ACLU data practices.
Offer thoughtful and speedy data and technology support to diverse teams with varying needs and expertise.
Work as part of a national data team to build and maintain shared state and national data infrastructure to support organizational goals.
Track, report on, and disseminate analysis of program results, voter contact, online supporter outreach, and data relevant to our work.
Provide strategic guidance on tactics and tools to achieve program goals.
Lead on the front lines, ensuring high standards of customer support and relationship building, crafting reporting that builds relationships and provides constituent support and strategic guidance.
Develop and coordinate long-term plans and process improvements for campaign support.
Document data, tools and products to maximize usability and troubleshooting.
Coordinate communication with stakeholders about tools, services, support, and training to community constituencies.
Collaborate on a comprehensive training program for relevant departments to ensure effective usage of VMS data and technology.
Maintain awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges around key policy and political trends.
Maintain awareness of internal and external work to facilitate department representation.
Exercise independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions.
Demonstrate flexibility; adjust priorities as necessary to adapt to changing environment.
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including the ability to 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, demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
Be committed to collaborative and respectful resolution of obstacles and conflicts.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Experience in an organizing or data management role for a progressive organization.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A vision for how community collaborations and strategic support, coupled with tools or products, provide decisive edges in the field.
Ability to remain focused and effective in a fast-paced environment, with multiple competing priorities.
Passion for training, documentation, and knowledge/best practice sharing.
Ability to understand and deploy systems managed across multiple team parts.
Orientation to moving fast while maintaining patience with others.
Strong independent work ethic and team collaboration skills.
Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
Previous experience using EveryAction and NGPVAN is a must.
Previous experience providing support to staff and/or volunteers is a plus.
Fluency, expertise, and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas is a plus.
Willingness to travel.
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
$137,206 (Level F) , 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.
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 understand that what we offer is essential not just their work, but their overall well-being.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, including:
Generous paid time-off policy.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender-affirming care, and 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. For us, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for 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, 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.
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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ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks a full-time, term-limited position of
VMS Community Manager
in the
National Political Advocacy Department
of the ACLU’s National office in
Washington, DC or New York . This is a hybrid role that requires in-office attendance two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This is a three-year term-limited position.
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 freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity for all people.
Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world-class campaigns, and positions the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates, centering equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU'LL DO The
VMS Community Manager
will report to the
VMS Data Director
and will be responsible for supporting the ACLU’s VMS and voter file platforms.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Administer aspects of the ACLU's VMS and voter file platforms (e.g., NGP-VAN and EveryAction), monitoring usage to ensure compliance with ACLU data practices.
Offer thoughtful and speedy data and technology support to diverse teams with varying needs and expertise.
Work as part of a national data team to build and maintain shared state and national data infrastructure to support organizational goals.
Track, report on, and disseminate analysis of program results, voter contact, online supporter outreach, and data relevant to our work.
Provide strategic guidance on tactics and tools to achieve program goals.
Lead on the front lines, ensuring high standards of customer support and relationship building, crafting reporting that builds relationships and provides constituent support and strategic guidance.
Develop and coordinate long-term plans and process improvements for campaign support.
Document data, tools and products to maximize usability and troubleshooting.
Coordinate communication with stakeholders about tools, services, support, and training to community constituencies.
Collaborate on a comprehensive training program for relevant departments to ensure effective usage of VMS data and technology.
Maintain awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges around key policy and political trends.
Maintain awareness of internal and external work to facilitate department representation.
Exercise independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions.
Demonstrate flexibility; adjust priorities as necessary to adapt to changing environment.
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including the ability to 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, demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
Be committed to collaborative and respectful resolution of obstacles and conflicts.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Experience in an organizing or data management role for a progressive organization.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A vision for how community collaborations and strategic support, coupled with tools or products, provide decisive edges in the field.
Ability to remain focused and effective in a fast-paced environment, with multiple competing priorities.
Passion for training, documentation, and knowledge/best practice sharing.
Ability to understand and deploy systems managed across multiple team parts.
Orientation to moving fast while maintaining patience with others.
Strong independent work ethic and team collaboration skills.
Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
Previous experience using EveryAction and NGPVAN is a must.
Previous experience providing support to staff and/or volunteers is a plus.
Fluency, expertise, and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas is a plus.
Willingness to travel.
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
$137,206 (Level F) , 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.
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 understand that what we offer is essential not just their work, but their overall well-being.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, including:
Generous paid time-off policy.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender-affirming care, and 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. For us, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for 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, 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.
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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