ACLU of Washington
Organizing Director
Position Open Until Filled.
First Review of Applicants Scheduled for February 2, 2026.
The ACLU of Washington (ACLU‑WA) advances liberty and justice in the courts, in the legislatures, in the streets, and at the ballot box. Our work is rooted in the belief of a future where everyone in Washington,igma especially those who have been historically and systematically denied full enjoyment of their promised civil rights and liberties, are finally free to do so without barriers. Defending and advancing these fundamental rights and core values requires exceptional staff. Learn more about the ACLU‑WA.
ACLU‑WA is seeking a full‑time Organizing Directororse who will lead the organizing program to build political power with communities disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression and with ACLU‑WA activists. The role develops and supports the execution of organizing strategies to cultivate and sustain trusted relationships with allied organizations led by impacted communities; assess community support for potential priorities to inform legislative agenda setting; build and facilitate strategic coalitions for legislative and electoral campaigns; and deepen grassroots engagement on priority issues. Working within the Policy Advocacy Department and reporting to theFlat Department Director, the Organizing Director supervises a team that includes Campaign Organizers and an Organizing Manager responsible for grassroots activist cultivation and mobilization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Vision and Leadership
Develop and implement ACLU‑WA’s organizing theory of change to provide a clear, structured framework for the organizing program.
Lead the ACLU‑WA’s organizing program, including strategies to build political power among communities disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression and to cultivate, deepen, and sustain relationships with community leaders, supporters, activists, political influencers, and allies.
In partnership with policy program directors, develop and supportmanes execution of strategies to assess community support for and opposition to potential campaign priorities, informing the selection of legislative priorities.
Develop and help lead strategic coalitions to advance shared political goals in legislative and issue‑based electoral campaigns, including establishing clear coalition processes, goals, and work plans.
Supervision
Supervise Campaign Organizer(s) and the Organizing Manager, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with the ACLU‑WA’s mission, values, organizing theory of change, and campaign goals.
Oversee the development and implementation of organizing workplans to advance legislative priorities during the legislative session, interim periods, and other priority campaigns.
In partnership with the policy advocacy department director, develop and maintain systems, structures, and processes that support organizers’ work, and evaluate the effectiveness of organizing strategies and tactics.
Foster a collaborative, team‑oriented culture consistent with the ACLU‑WA’s leadership values and race equity principles.
External Collaboration
Ensure organizers cultivate trusted relationshipsวามกับ community partners, සම directly impacted people, and ACLU‑WA activists, with emphasis on communities identified in or impacted by the ACLU‑WA’s strategic and programmatic priorities.
Develop and support execution of strategies to deepen the ACLU‑WA’s relationships with priority communities identified in the program plan.
In collaboration with other advocacy staff, seek and integrate input from organizations led by and centering directly impacted individuals to help shape the ACLU‑WA’s priorities, strategies, and tactics.
Represent the ACLU‑WA in coalition and organizing spaces by accurately communicating organizational positions, listening to coalition priorities, and sharing insights with internal staff.
Facilitate or participate in coalitions convened by the ACLU‑WA to advance priority issues during the state legislative session.
Build organizing skills and capacity among community partners and ACLU‑WA activists by sharing tools, information, and identifying opportunities for additional support.
олько Internal Collaboration
Serve as a resource to colleagues across departments in building relationships with coalition partners and navigating coalition dynamics.
Work with policy program directors to evaluate support for and opposition to policy proposals and assess readiness for inclusion in the ACLU‑WA’s proactive legislative agenda.
Maintain a working understanding of the organization’s legal and policy work and the communities_married.
Collaborate across the organization to develop, coordinate, and implement effective messaging, strategies, and tactics that advance the ACLU‑WA’s goals.
Facilitate internal meetings as appropriate.
Race Equity
Actively participate in advancing the ACLU‑WA’s race equity goals, community agreements, and color‑brave space agreements.
Center race equity in organizing work by building community partner capacity and political power, with particular focus on communities marginalized by systemic oppression.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
At least 4 years of experience developing and coordinating successful coalition and grassroots organizing efforts to advance public interest, legislative, political, or similar campaigns through state and local legislative bodies or ballot measures.
Demonstrated experience developing, integrating, and executing coalition and grassroots organizing strategies, including building and refining organizing programs to advance legislative and advocacy goals.
Knowledge of the Washington state policy environment, legislative and electoral processes, and experience navigating partisan political dynamics in Olympia.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities impacted by structural oppression, allies, legal professionals, organizers, and individuals with political influence to build power and advance civil liberties and civil rights.
Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building, and facilitation skills, with experience working diplomatically across politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse communities and bringing people together around shared goals.
Excellent verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to listen deeply, present complex issues to diverse audiences, and quickly learn and adapt to new issue areas.
At least 2 years of experience supervising direct reports, including training, motivating, and supporting staff and community partners.
Experience managing multiple projects in fast‑paced environments, adjusting to changing demands, and seeing work through to completion.
Demonstrated capacity for self‑reflection and the ability to seek, receive, and apply constructive feedback.
Experience engaging in courageous, respectful conversations with staff, colleagues, and community partners.
Demonstrated sound judgment in handling sensitive information and the ability to build trust while stewarding the ACLU‑WA’s resources, reputation, and relationships.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative while also taking direction.
Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights.
Deep commitment to racial justice and equity, including dismantling white supremacy and applying structural power analysis, with an understanding of how power operates across race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, religion, language, immigration status, national origin, and socio‑economic circumstances.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt to new technologies; experience working with voter file data and volunteer management software.
Proficiency in a language spoken by a community the ACLU‑WA works alongside is a plus.
FUTURE WA ACLU'ERS WILL
Be committed to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the ACLU‑WA.
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; and
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.
LOCATION Seattle, Washington.
CLASSIFICATION This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. The ACLU‑WA reserves the right to change the content of this posting at any time without advance notice. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and approved at 1 full‑time equivalent (FTE).
MENTAL DEMAND Decision‑making, high emotional intelligence, giving and receiving feedback and building trusting relationships. The nature of this work can be emotionally demanding and requires thoughtful and clear communication and resilience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS The ACLU‑WA observes a hybrid workstyle, with some staff working primarily remotely while others work in the office several days a week. The position requires maintaining some physical file records and word processing and is expected to observe an in‑person hybrid workstyle. Our office is generally open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is located in downtown Seattle. The physical demands and work environment Ethiopia above represent those bavuga required and encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasional evenings, weekend, and holiday work.
Extended or long workdays during high‑demand periods.
Local, regional, and statewide travel for meetings and work‑related events batches.
Computer‑based work, including long periods of data entry or typing.
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First Review of Applicants Scheduled for February 2, 2026.
The ACLU of Washington (ACLU‑WA) advances liberty and justice in the courts, in the legislatures, in the streets, and at the ballot box. Our work is rooted in the belief of a future where everyone in Washington,igma especially those who have been historically and systematically denied full enjoyment of their promised civil rights and liberties, are finally free to do so without barriers. Defending and advancing these fundamental rights and core values requires exceptional staff. Learn more about the ACLU‑WA.
ACLU‑WA is seeking a full‑time Organizing Directororse who will lead the organizing program to build political power with communities disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression and with ACLU‑WA activists. The role develops and supports the execution of organizing strategies to cultivate and sustain trusted relationships with allied organizations led by impacted communities; assess community support for potential priorities to inform legislative agenda setting; build and facilitate strategic coalitions for legislative and electoral campaigns; and deepen grassroots engagement on priority issues. Working within the Policy Advocacy Department and reporting to theFlat Department Director, the Organizing Director supervises a team that includes Campaign Organizers and an Organizing Manager responsible for grassroots activist cultivation and mobilization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Vision and Leadership
Develop and implement ACLU‑WA’s organizing theory of change to provide a clear, structured framework for the organizing program.
Lead the ACLU‑WA’s organizing program, including strategies to build political power among communities disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression and to cultivate, deepen, and sustain relationships with community leaders, supporters, activists, political influencers, and allies.
In partnership with policy program directors, develop and supportmanes execution of strategies to assess community support for and opposition to potential campaign priorities, informing the selection of legislative priorities.
Develop and help lead strategic coalitions to advance shared political goals in legislative and issue‑based electoral campaigns, including establishing clear coalition processes, goals, and work plans.
Supervision
Supervise Campaign Organizer(s) and the Organizing Manager, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with the ACLU‑WA’s mission, values, organizing theory of change, and campaign goals.
Oversee the development and implementation of organizing workplans to advance legislative priorities during the legislative session, interim periods, and other priority campaigns.
In partnership with the policy advocacy department director, develop and maintain systems, structures, and processes that support organizers’ work, and evaluate the effectiveness of organizing strategies and tactics.
Foster a collaborative, team‑oriented culture consistent with the ACLU‑WA’s leadership values and race equity principles.
External Collaboration
Ensure organizers cultivate trusted relationshipsวามกับ community partners, සම directly impacted people, and ACLU‑WA activists, with emphasis on communities identified in or impacted by the ACLU‑WA’s strategic and programmatic priorities.
Develop and support execution of strategies to deepen the ACLU‑WA’s relationships with priority communities identified in the program plan.
In collaboration with other advocacy staff, seek and integrate input from organizations led by and centering directly impacted individuals to help shape the ACLU‑WA’s priorities, strategies, and tactics.
Represent the ACLU‑WA in coalition and organizing spaces by accurately communicating organizational positions, listening to coalition priorities, and sharing insights with internal staff.
Facilitate or participate in coalitions convened by the ACLU‑WA to advance priority issues during the state legislative session.
Build organizing skills and capacity among community partners and ACLU‑WA activists by sharing tools, information, and identifying opportunities for additional support.
олько Internal Collaboration
Serve as a resource to colleagues across departments in building relationships with coalition partners and navigating coalition dynamics.
Work with policy program directors to evaluate support for and opposition to policy proposals and assess readiness for inclusion in the ACLU‑WA’s proactive legislative agenda.
Maintain a working understanding of the organization’s legal and policy work and the communities_married.
Collaborate across the organization to develop, coordinate, and implement effective messaging, strategies, and tactics that advance the ACLU‑WA’s goals.
Facilitate internal meetings as appropriate.
Race Equity
Actively participate in advancing the ACLU‑WA’s race equity goals, community agreements, and color‑brave space agreements.
Center race equity in organizing work by building community partner capacity and political power, with particular focus on communities marginalized by systemic oppression.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
At least 4 years of experience developing and coordinating successful coalition and grassroots organizing efforts to advance public interest, legislative, political, or similar campaigns through state and local legislative bodies or ballot measures.
Demonstrated experience developing, integrating, and executing coalition and grassroots organizing strategies, including building and refining organizing programs to advance legislative and advocacy goals.
Knowledge of the Washington state policy environment, legislative and electoral processes, and experience navigating partisan political dynamics in Olympia.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities impacted by structural oppression, allies, legal professionals, organizers, and individuals with political influence to build power and advance civil liberties and civil rights.
Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building, and facilitation skills, with experience working diplomatically across politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse communities and bringing people together around shared goals.
Excellent verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to listen deeply, present complex issues to diverse audiences, and quickly learn and adapt to new issue areas.
At least 2 years of experience supervising direct reports, including training, motivating, and supporting staff and community partners.
Experience managing multiple projects in fast‑paced environments, adjusting to changing demands, and seeing work through to completion.
Demonstrated capacity for self‑reflection and the ability to seek, receive, and apply constructive feedback.
Experience engaging in courageous, respectful conversations with staff, colleagues, and community partners.
Demonstrated sound judgment in handling sensitive information and the ability to build trust while stewarding the ACLU‑WA’s resources, reputation, and relationships.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative while also taking direction.
Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights.
Deep commitment to racial justice and equity, including dismantling white supremacy and applying structural power analysis, with an understanding of how power operates across race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, religion, language, immigration status, national origin, and socio‑economic circumstances.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt to new technologies; experience working with voter file data and volunteer management software.
Proficiency in a language spoken by a community the ACLU‑WA works alongside is a plus.
FUTURE WA ACLU'ERS WILL
Be committed to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the ACLU‑WA.
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; and
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.
LOCATION Seattle, Washington.
CLASSIFICATION This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. The ACLU‑WA reserves the right to change the content of this posting at any time without advance notice. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and approved at 1 full‑time equivalent (FTE).
MENTAL DEMAND Decision‑making, high emotional intelligence, giving and receiving feedback and building trusting relationships. The nature of this work can be emotionally demanding and requires thoughtful and clear communication and resilience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS The ACLU‑WA observes a hybrid workstyle, with some staff working primarily remotely while others work in the office several days a week. The position requires maintaining some physical file records and word processing and is expected to observe an in‑person hybrid workstyle. Our office is generally open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is located in downtown Seattle. The physical demands and work environment Ethiopia above represent those bavuga required and encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasional evenings, weekend, and holiday work.
Extended or long workdays during high‑demand periods.
Local, regional, and statewide travel for meetings and work‑related events batches.
Computer‑based work, including long periods of data entry or typing.
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