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Posted Apr 28

Confidential Assistant to the ACLU President and Board Chair (Term-Limited)

at ACLU

New York, United StatesOn-site
ExcelProject Managementproject-management

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and ensure the President’s time and schedule are respectfully managed and executed
  • Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature; determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response
  • Support the building of relationships crucial to the success of the organization, Board of Directors, and President’s office
  • Draft critical deliverables, including personal correspondence and other written assignments
  • Assess and prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures
  • Prepare the President for National Board meetings, including executive sessions when highly confidential matters are discussed; these include but are not limited to privileged information and labor relations matters pertaining to bargaining

Requirements

  • The Confidential Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with independent judgment and discretion including matters related to the budget .
  • experience in an executive-level support position
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Demonstrated project management skills with a record of success in complex, fast paced work environments with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Creative, critical thinker who is self-motivated, possessing the ability to operate as well independently as part of a team
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Willing to conquer the “small tasks” with an understanding of their vital importance to the success of the broader mission

Benefits

  • 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
  • This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work non-traditional hours 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 $99,493.00 ( Level I ), 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 Confidential Assistant to the ACLU President to serve a two-year, term-limited role supporting the ACLU President who chairs the ACLU Board of Directors. T his role is eligible for remote work based out of a United States location.
  • The President serves as a spokesperson and a public leader of the National ACLU.
  • The President, who is a volunteer board leader and not a member of the staff, collaborates closely with the Executive Director and chairs the ACLU’s National Board of Directors – a 69-member body with representatives from our nationwide network of 54 ACLU affiliates.
  • The National Board oversees policy development covering substantive civil liberties and organizational issues.
  • The ACLU President also leads the National Board’s 12-member Executive Committee tasked with overseeing the organization’s management and financial structures.
  • The Executive Committee, working closely with ACLU Senior Staff, provides expertise and critical leadership on organizational and board matters.
  • Reporting to the ACLU President , the Confidential Assistant will be responsible for supporting the ACLU President’s priorities and engagements.
  • Day-to-day, this includes providing one-on-one support and serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the ACLU President .
  • While the position is fully remote and principally serves the ACLU President, who is the Jacob K.
  • Responsible for a broad range of administrative and logistical tasks for the President including, but not limited to:

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