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Posted Apr 28Racial Justice Center Director
at ACLU
New York, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement statewide strategies for the NYCLU to address racial injustice through an integrated program of advocacy, research, organizing, lobbying, public education and litigation.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to define the Center’s strategic priorities and build a portfolio with a focus on identifying new areas of work, adjusting existing work to reflect a racial justice analysis, and advancing work where the NYCLU is currently engaged.
- Build strong and resilient partnerships with allied organizations, experts, and policymakers.
- Identify and assemble an interdisciplinary team to execute the Center’s work plan.
- Manage and supervise Center staff, including conducting regular performance evaluations and developing and implementing individualized professional development plans.
- Supervise and direct the day-to-day functioning of the Center.
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate will be able to successfully integrate all parts of our multi-disciplinary toolbox.
- A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as public policy or law, is preferred.
- A sophisticated analysis and knowledge of racial injustice and white supremacy in America, its history and manifestations, and movements to demolish it.
- experience engaging in creative problem solving, strategic flexibility, and good judgment. •
- Experience with strategic planning.
- Excellent communications skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive responsibility in policy advocacy and/or litigation in areas at the intersection of racial justice, civil rights, and civil liberties.
- 5+ years of progressive management experience, supervising and directing a diverse team of professionals, including litigators, policy advocates, and/or organizers.
Benefits
- New York Civil Liberties Union, New York, NY Salary:
- $140,000 - $170,000 (dependent on experience)
- DEI VISION STATEMENT
- We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve and actively recruit people of color, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people. Summary Description
- This position requires a professional who has an extensive background in racial equity work, with an emphasis on policy and legislative advocacy and/or civil rights litigation, and who can skillfully design, implement and support racial justice approaches to a broad docket of civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Actively support the NYCLU’s internal and external commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve.
Contact
- Please submit your resume and cover letter via https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1141289/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/Racial-Justice-Center-Director
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ldecicco@nyclu.org .
Additional details
- Applications will be considered until position is filled
- The NYCLU affirmatively values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization; and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected.
- The NYCLU seeks an experienced, innovative, and dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced organization to shape and direct a new Racial Justice Center.
- The position requires someone with proven management experience, who is a creative critical thinker and excellent communicator, and who is relationship-oriented and collaborative in planning and executing work.
- The Center Director will work closely with the Executive Director and other leaders in the organization to shape the Center’s priorities, identify new areas of work, and recruit an interdisciplinary team to staff the Center.
- The Center Director and staff will be part of a growing statewide team—which includes our Legal, Policy, and Field Organizing Departments, the Education Policy Center and six Regional Offices, as well as the ACLU nationwide affiliate network— and will collaborate to ensure that the NYCLU uses an integrated approach to furthering racial justice in New York.
- This position directly reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the Senior Management Team. Roles & Responsibilities
- Work across NYCLU’s departments and working groups to develop and implement a racial justice docket and messaging, including adjusting our existing work where necessary to better reflect a racial justice analysis.
- Provide leadership and support to the NYCLU’s Racial Justice Working Group, an interdepartmental group of NYCLU staff working to advance racial justice.
- Work with the Development Department to identify new revenue opportunities to grow the Center’s staffing and work.