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Posted Apr 28

Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power

at ACLU

United StatesHybrid

Responsibilities

  • Support and consult with the State Campaigns Division and ACLU affiliates on identifying and executing on civil rights and civil liberties issues-related, state-based campaigns to the extent that they overlap with federal/national campaigns
  • Lead a cross-functional team charged with developing campaign goals, strategies, and budgets to reach political/policy outcomes
  • Identify areas of work that should be prioritized by the team, as well as campaigns and initiatives in response to unexpected, significant developments
  • Drive campaign interventions that leverage the political power wielded by the Department and the ACLU
  • Maintain big-picture awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges within the position’s purview
  • Support efforts to fundraise on behalf of the Department and the broader ACLU
  • Support efforts to recruit staff, and further strengthen the Department
  • Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment
  • Proven track record in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign
  • Develop and manage budget to execute multi-tooled campaign plans.

Requirements

  • 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
  • The successful candidate will naturally connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
  • experience at the national/federal level - campaign management
  • The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
  • A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; acts in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.
  • experience leading people and teams
  • The ability to motivate the team, attract and recruit, and retain top talent, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.
  • The willingness to make mistakes in pursuit of ambitious, game-changing goals, while possessing the ability to accept responsibility and learn from those mistakes with a sense of humor and humility.
  • Ability to work in a matrixed and federated environment; strong conflict management skills; ability to bring consensus around a common purpose and deliver collaborative solutions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.

Benefits

  • We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.
  • 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
  • The vision and skills to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the Division.
  • Deep commitment to actively promoting the values and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and further fostering an environment of belonging and trust.
  • Excellent emotional intelligence and ability to work closely and collaboratively with a wide range of people. 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 $229,096.00 ( Level C2 ), 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 details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU
  • Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
  • benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
  • 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.
  • The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Contact

  • If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .

Additional details

  • The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C.
  • requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
  • 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 in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.
  • Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates 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.
  • The Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power will report to the Senior Director, National Campaigns . YOUR DAY TO DAY
  • Work closely with Divisions within NPAD, including Policy & Government Affairs and Organizing, and ACLU affiliates to chart the course for the ACLU’s abuse of power portfolio, and other civil rights and civil liberties issues-related federal campaigns within the National Political Advocacy Department
  • Responsible for achieving legislative and administrative victories that advance civil rights and civil liberties issues at the national/federal level, while building the ACLU’s power

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