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Job Title  Manager I/Deputy Directory; Grade M1 Location  Rockville, MD, US  Organization Name  Office of the County Council Medical Exam  Medical History Background Investigation  No Financial Disclosure  Yes Job Description Closing Date :  December 1, 2019 Effective December 8, 2019 there will be a 2.25% general wage adjustment The Montgomery County Council is the legislative branch of County Government. Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, DC and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland.   The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse County's in the nation.  Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses. The Office of the County Council is seeking a Deputy Director.    The Deputy Director is an executive level position who will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director, supervising Council Staff and performing intensive review and analysis of complex fiscal and policy issues for the County Council.    Responsibilities include analyzing major legislative/budget programs and policies, identifying issues, and furnishing policy advice and guidance to the County Council, identifying opportunities to improve Council operations and materials prepared for the Council and supervising Council Staff. Specific analytical assignments for this position vary with the Council's needs and priorities.  The portfolio is expected to include analysis of fiscal programs and policy issues; and legislative and budgetary analysis of selected departments, agencies, funds, and accounts.  The Deputy Director will take a primary role in developing training programs and professional development opportunities for new and existing staff.    The Deputy serves as the Director when the Executive Director is not available.is This position requires the ability to attend meetings and or perform work at locations outside of the office. Additional Employment Information OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to   special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov  Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on   Hiring Preference . All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Minimum Qualifications Experience:   Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in organizational management or Public Policy Development or Strategic Planning related to Legislative Operations; ( four years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.    Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a management or high-level position involved in technical research, management advisory services, or policy-making.  An "executive" is an individual who exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities.   Education:   Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree.   Equivalency:   An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Preferred Criteria The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas: 1.     Budget and Financial Management; 2.     Legislative Analysis and Evaluation; 3.     Organizational Leadership and Accountability 4.     Staff Supervision and Management 5.     Collaboration and Partnering; 6.     Presentation Skills; 7.     Leadership; and 8.     Process Improvement and Innovation. If selected for consideration for this position, you will be required to provide writing samples. Minimum Salary $ 103,099 Maximum Salary $ 183,113 Currency  USD

Summary American Progress has an immediate opening for an Email Manager to join CAP Action’s growing digital team and help build the case for progressive policies, values, and candidates. A strong candidate for this role is a team player who has experience in digital communications and an interest in leveraging email to grow, educate, and engage audiences. American Progress is looking for someone who understands the technical aspects of email marketing and has experience using email to reach and engage different audiences effectively. Candidates should be comfortable brainstorming content ideas and writing compelling copy for video scripts, websites, and email for a variety of progressive issue campaigns and projects. This person must be a fast learner who is passionate about progressive values, has excellent attention to detail, and is skilled at managing multiple tasks in a demanding and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Manage email strategy and execution for CAP Action, including content planning, audience segmentation and testing, email coding and setup, and building landing pages as needed. Draft CAP Action’s daily newsletter, “The Progress Report,” working with digital and communications team leadership to identify key messaging and issue priorities. Help develop and maintain CAP Action’s email calendar. Track email performance, produce analytics reports, and establish testing strategies in order to optimize our content. Help develop and execute acquisition efforts, managing outside vendors as needed. Collaborate with the communications, policy, and creative teams to translate policy ideas into engaging email copy, video scripts, and other content formats. Draft website copy for microsites and the CAP Action website. Draft compelling video scripts optimized for distribution on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Work closely with the digital, communications, story bank, and campaigns teams to ensure that content is tailored to target audiences. Help brainstorm innovative and creative digital content ideas that help move the needle on American Progress’ core fights and resonate with our target audiences. Requirements and qualifications: At least three to five years of professional experience in email marketing or digital communications, ideally at a nonprofit, public policy, or political organization. Excellent writer with strong proofreading skills and sound editorial and ethical judgment. Familiarity with EveryAction, Blue State Digital, MailChimp, Constant Contact, and/or other email marketing platforms. Knowledge of email design best practices. Familiarity with WordPress and/or similar content management systems. Well-versed in email and website metrics reporting, with experience tracking and using metrics to inform strategy. Detail-oriented with an ability to juggle multiple projects for different stakeholders, oftentimes in rapid-response or high-pressure situations. A solid understanding of progressive values and policies and how they intersect with the news. Creative with a commitment to innovation and experimentation. Open to developing new skills as needed. A positive team player with a passion for progressive change. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.

The Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) promotes ethics in public service and ensures that the State of Illinois' business is conducted with efficiency, transparency, fairness, and integrity. The Commission's activities range from overseeing an annual ethics training to enforcing the Illinois State Officials and Employees Ethics Act for all employees of the executive branch of State government. The EEC also provides independent oversight of the procurement process. The Executive Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications for the Executive Director position, which serves as the chief executive of the EEC with overall responsibility for the welfare and effectiveness of the office. The Executive Director serves as the director of the staff of the Executive Ethics Commission and is responsible for the employment of necessary professional, technical and administrative staff as directed by the Commission. The Executive Director serves at the guidance of the nine-member Executive Ethics Commission. Key Responsibilities: The Executive Director is responsible for all tasks and duties necessary for the proper functioning of the Commission, including, but not limited to: • Leading, managing and directing the operations of the EEC, including providing direction to staff and ensuring proper fiscal and operational management; • Initiating, establishing, and implementing policies, procedures and standards in the operation of programs of the Executive Ethics Commission; • Reporting regularly to the EEC, serving as a key liaison to Commissioners and ensuring that Commissioners have access to information necessary to effectively carry out their governance and statutory responsibilities; • Providing leadership to statewide ethics officers and other state employees on the subject of state ethics; • In conjunction with the Commission, appointing Chief Procurement Officers and ensuring procurement practices are conducted in an ethical, lawful, and efficient manner; • Managing the Commission's day-to-day fiscal, budgetary, legislative, staffing, operational and educational functions; • Engaging with the public and other state agencies, including through public speaking engagements and presentations on topics relevant to the EEC; • Serving as an Administrative Law Judge as needed in Commission proceedings; • Facilitating the orientation of new commission members; • Preparing for EEC meetings by creation of the agenda, distribution of materials and reports and any other reasonable tasks; • Acting as the EEC's principal legislative liaison responsible for coordinating the agency's legislative strategy and appearing in legislative hearings in connection with proposed legislation and regulations; • Organizing the EEC's annual ethics training provided to all state ethics officers; and • Creating a positive and supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, and fosters the development of strong and effective teams. Conditions of Employment: • The Executive Director is based in Springfield, Illinois, with some travel, primarily to Chicago, Illinois. • Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications: The following factors will be considered in evaluating candidates for the role of Executive Director: • Exceptional leadership skills and experience; • A reputation of utmost integrity and a passion for maintaining high ethical standards; • Knowledge of and experience with Illinois ethics and procurement-related laws, rules, and procedures; • Superior organization and managerial skills; a dynamic, collegial, consensus-building leadership style; • Exceptional written and communication skills; • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; • Experience in fiscal and budgetary operations; • Knowledge of the legislative process; • Knowledge and experience in strategic planning; • Experience serving as an administrative law judge or appearing in administrative law forums; • Demonstrated commitment to fairness and honesty, diversity and inclusion; and • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an advanced degree in Law or a related field required. WORK HOURS & LOCATION/AGENCY CONTACT Office Information The Executive Director works in a collaborative environment. Successful members of this team are self-motivated, observant, and positive. This position will interact with state employees via email, telephone, and in person. The work location is an office setting, requiring business casual or business dress attire. Address: 401 South Spring Street, William Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706 Work hours: This is a full-time position with a work week consisting of 37 ½ hours per week during normal business hours. Benefits: This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options. Additionally, this position will earn 12 paid sick days per calendar year, a minimum of 10 paid vacation days per calendar year, 3 paid personal days per calendar year, and 12 paid state holidays per calendar year, prorated based on start date. This is a non-code position. This position is not subject to collective bargaining and does not require a current grade from Central Management Services. HOW TO APPLY Application Process: For full consideration, a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references should be sent by email no later than November 1, 2019 to: Christine Lazarides Human Resources Director Illinois Executive Ethics Commission 401 South Spring Street Room 513 William Stratton Building Springfield, Illinois 62706 Christine.Lazarides@illinois.gov The Illinois Executive Ethics Commission is an equal opportunity employer. The EEC considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. Please contact the Human Resources Office with requests for reasonable accommodations. The Equal Employment Opportunity / American with Disabilities Act Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with these laws. Any issues or concerns should be addressed to the EEO/ADA Officer at 401 S. Spring St, Room 515, Springfield, Illinois, 62706, or by calling (217) 558-1393.

Client Overview America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes’ work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to take action on critical issues – from fighting for working families, to advancing women’s healthcare, to protecting the environment and more – and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day. America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 key states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process. America Votes is also committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states in 2020. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, they are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election. America Votes and their partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement’s effort to win elections. In 2020, the America Votes coalition will deploy their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort which will target millions of voters in key states.   Position Overview America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a history of successfully executing issue and electoral campaign programs as well as building strong partnerships and coalitions to serve as National Political Director. The Director leads the ongoing engagement and high-level program coordination of 60+ national partner organizations. Working collaboratively with partners, the Director will ensure programs and elections advance the shared long-term vision for progressive change. The Director will identify coalition-wide priorities and opportunities and develop a strategy to coordinate national and state-based partners’ programs, building a seamless and unique connection between state and national efforts.   The ideal candidate will have superb interpersonal skills, with an impressive history of forging strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and the ability to build trust and respect with partner organizations.   This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to partner with the country’s leading progressive organizations to secure victories in 2020 and to serve as a member of the senior leadership team at a high-impact organization that will play a critical role in the 2020 elections. Commitment to Racial Equity America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include: Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships. Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process. Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.   Position Responsibilities Develop and drive America Votes’ strategy for the ongoing engagement and program coordination with national partner organizations. Design and direct the execution of strategic engagements with national partners and ensure they are informed, connected and collaborating toward shared goals. Provide vision and inspire action from stakeholders. Manage political department team in establishing and sustaining relationships with new and longstanding national partner groups. Maintain and expand systems to track and report partner programs and priorities, including key states and elections. Onboard and engage groups using the suites of tools and services provided to partner organizations. Coordinate national partners involvement with America Votes’ planning processes nationally and in states. Provide strategic guidance to partners for program and plan development. Identify new and needed coalition partners to help build the most reflective coalition. Represent America Votes at external convenings. Additional duties as assigned.   Key Qualifications 10-15 years of campaign management experience, including electoral and issue advocacy. Deep understanding of modern campaign tactics, data and targeting and ability to evaluate and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component. Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds; experience working in communities of color preferred. Excellent political judgement and discretion. Demonstrated ability in managing and leading coalitions with multi-issue agendas. Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts and strategically disagree. Outstanding listening, interpersonal, communication, time management and problem-solving skills. Excellent writing and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail. Willingness to work campaign style hours and to travel, as needed. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with independent activity program preferred. Spirit of service and a sense of humor preferred.

Summary of Responsibilities The Warehouse Manager will ensure efficient operations of one or multiple locations and/or distribution centers. Responsibilities may include financial management, operational performance and analysis, planning and execution, distribution, fleet management, inventory management, vendor management, and leadership, including performance management. Not responsible for sales. Plan, direct, and coordinate the storage and distribution operations of products and materials.   Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities Establish standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, and shipping of products and materials. Plan, develop, and implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities. Review work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issue work assignments Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping products or materials. Develop and implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design. Schedule surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products or materials. Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations maintenance and safety manuals. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally, 5+ years’ experience in related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines. Environmental Job Requirements Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements including, but not limited to, using a 10-key or calculator, bending or squatting Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.   This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Questions about the duties and responsibilities of this position should be directed to the reporting Manager or Human Resources.   FloWorks is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. FloWorks participates in the US Government’s E-Verify program.    

Director, Knowledge and Learning [ASD-24] - Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York APRIL 15, 2019   Director, Knowledge and Learning [ASD-24] American Civil Liberties Union Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives, NY   For nearly 100 years, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, preserving the right to vote, the right to have an abortion, the rights protected by the First Amendment and due process of law, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. The ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, economic status, national origin, immigration status, incarceration or record of arrest or conviction. We are nonprofit and nonpartisan and have grown from a roomful of civil liberties activists to an organization of more than 1.6 million members and supporters. The Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives (ASNI) department builds state capacity and strengthens and maintains the connections between the ACLU and its network of 54 affiliates and the 1500 staff.  Their work constitutes an unparalleled bulwark in the defending and advancing of civil liberties and civil rights.  Department staff lead efforts to share knowledge, talent, and skill across the organization, building the next generation of civil rights leaders and positioning the organization for future challenges.   POSITION OVERVIEW The ACLU seeks a Director, Knowledge and Learning to develop and lead a new program that drives the organization’s ability to capture and share knowledge, information and learnings across its affiliates and national staff.  The goal of this program is to institutionalize best practices, drive improvement in programs and processes, and help connect the nationwide network to the full range of knowledge and work in the organization.  This is a creative job requiring an entrepreneurial spirit and strong capacity to connect people and teams across the nationwide organization.  The role helps affiliate and national staff manage information and knowledge within teams and departments and leads, facilitates and supports learning communities.  The Director drives evaluative thinking by creating a culture of planning and reflection; and helps new affiliate staff understand the organizational structure and depth and breadth of program by leading and managing the nationwide on-boarding programs.  The position understands the value of many communication platforms to drive a healthy organizational culture of shared values, integrated work, unity and collegiality among employees nationwide.  The Director is highly collaborative, develops strong networks, and works closely with program, analytics, technology, and products staff to deliver resources, learnings, and best practices to affiliate employees.  The individual is someone who can communicate with some depth about a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues and methods of advocacy.  The position reports to the Director of Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Articulate knowledge management within a theoretical context and the underlying principles, processes, enabling tools and technologies to deepen staff commitment to knowledge sharing practices; understand and share how new communications, collaboration and information technologies effectively support the knowledge management processes; Lead affiliate staff orientation and on-boarding programming to build a common baseline of information about the ACLU’s organizational structure and breadth and depth and scope of work for all national and affiliate staff. Integrate an ED&I lens into all materials. Develop learning segments and learning strategies for professional groups such as attorneys, organizers, finance and operations; work closely with department colleagues to share key information new affiliate staff should understand; Work closely with department colleagues to create lay leader orientation and on-boarding. Collaborate to develop learning strategies and produce content to help affiliate boards and lay leaders understand their roles and the organization. Integrate an ED&I lens into all materials; Lead information-sharing across the nationwide organization to deepen staff understanding of effective strategies and tactics, best practices, issue-based content that allow staff to efficiently navigate the ACLU structure.  Create innovative information delivery systems;   Develop culturally-competent training and facilitation models that create common practices and a common language for national and affiliate staff to help them accomplish their goals; advise department colleagues on learning strategies and best practices for training and facilitation; Collaborate with national colleagues to secure their buy-in to contribute to this work and incentivize knowledge-sharing practices; Drive best practices for knowledge sharing in affiliates. Advise affiliates on ways to facilitate communication between local offices and across departments; advise on strategies and mechanisms to institutionalize information;   Consult with affiliate leaders to identify learning  gaps; act as liaison with national colleagues who can contribute to solutions; Amplify experiences and stories that allow successes to be replicated, promote collaboration within affiliate offices and between affiliates and national, and celebrate individuals and work that inspires a culture of belonging; Consult with affiliate leaders to drive  evaluative thinking and practices; contribute to the creation of evaluative tools and measurements; Manage the content and delivery system of the ACLU’s primary knowledge-sharing platforms(s); ensure that the platform is effective – easy to use and navigate, regularly updated, and institutionalizes important information; work closely with IT to ensure state-of-the-art technology; secure the participation of colleagues in contributing content; Facilitate communication between teams; share substantive work products, case studies, and best practice products across teams; Manage the institutionalization of knowledge within the department; Support the Program and Strategy, People and Management, and ED&I teams.  Advise colleagues on the structure and design of learning communities; coordinate and sequence learning communities; Drive knowledge-sharing strategies and platforms with an entrepreneurial spirit; Work closely with internal Training Team to leverage information about ACLU platforms to the affiliates to facilitate their effective use and advocate for affiliate priorities and needs; Coordinate trainings initiated by national colleagues to maximize their impact and efficiencies and minimize training fatigue; Review and revamp existing training manuals and content on the knowledge-sharing platform. Develop case studies and other materials to further learnings; Act as an ambassador for the Department to build a greater understanding of the role of the department and importance of affiliate work; Collect qualitative and quantitative data and track metrics to further the work of ASNI staff.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications, non-profit management, or a related field of study, or equivalent relevant experience. Significant professional experience in training, organizational learning, change management and internal organizational communications. Demonstrated success in using strong writing, verbal and other communications skills to create and deliver content in accessible formats. Entrepreneurial go-getter who is highly organized and comfortable working in teams and capable of inspiring others. Ability to gain consensus and promote collaboration across units;  ability to explain complex concepts in layman's language; ability to generate enthusiasm; and to communicate with all levels of management and staff. Commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts Commitment to the mission of the ACLU. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in organizational knowledge and learning. Understanding of staff dynamics in a non-profit advocacy organization and experience working on social justice issues and advocacy. Ability to apply internal communications strategies to effect change in organizational culture, foster positive relationships among colleagues, and unify staff to achieve shared goals. Experience envisioning and developing communications platforms to effectively deliver information to employees and promote sharing of resources, learnings and best practices among employees. Ability to identify and create opportunities to deliver impactful messages that resonate with employees and achieve organizational goals.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a cover letter (with salary requirements), resume and communications sample(s) to    hrjobsASD@aclu.org .  Reference   [ASD-24]   in the subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.  This email address is specific to the Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department.  In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.   Please indicate where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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 and record of arrest or conviction. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation.  Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees.  The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties.  This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”  

Overview The BUILD Initiative (www.buildinitiative.org) envisions a time when all children reach their full potential; race, place, and income are no longer predictors of outcomes. The BUILD Initiative partners with state leaders to promote equitable child- and family-serving systems that result in young children thriving and learning. BUILD is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal-five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partners with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health, mental health, and nutrition, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to opportunities and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children. BUILD is a virtual organization. Staff members work from home offices. BUILD is a fiscally-sponsored project of  TSNE MissionWorks  (www.tsne.org) in Boston, MA. ABOUT THE NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (NCIT) Funded through the Pritzker Children's Initiative, NCIT brings together national partners, early childhood leaders, philanthropy, policymakers and practitioners inside and outside state and local government to create and strengthen promising policies and programs, and share what works, so that more states and communities can support the healthy development of our youngest children. When we support them in their earliest years, infants grow into healthy kids who are confident, empathetic, and ready for school and life—and our communities, workforce, and economy become stronger and more productive. That's why NCIT is committed to advancing the most promising prenatal-to-three policies and programs to create and expand systems of support for families—reaching every mother and child at or before birth—and increasing access to affordable, high-quality infant and toddler child care and learning environments in settings that meet the varied needs of families. The BUILD Initiative has received funding from the Pritzker Children's Initiative (PCI) to develop a Capacity-Building Hub to support states to increase their programs and services to infants, toddlers, and their families who are furthest from opportunity. The Hub will offer consultation and support to assist PCI grantees and coalitions 1) build (or further develop) their public and private sector state and local teams; 2) clarify their shared visions; 3) identify gaps and opportunities in their states' efforts to support children prenatal to age three including racial and economic disparities and strategies to advance equity; 4) better understand their current financing and funding needs; 5) create and then execute action plans that seek to create a 25-percentage point reduction by 2023 in the gap between children and families served by high-quality programs and those in need and, by 2025, create a 50-percentage point decrease in the gap. The Capacity-Building Hub Director will be a member of the BUILD staff team. Responsibilities The Director of the Capacity-Building Hub is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the Capacity-Building Hub including meeting all the deliverables set forth in the Pritzker Children's Initiative grant. The Director will work to ensure the Capacity-Building Hub is recognized in the field as an emerging center of support activities for state and community leaders focused on improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families. Implement the vision and inspire the staff, consultants, state leaders, and the field to develop and implement innovative plans to improve the lives of infants and toddlers; The Director will directly provide consultation and support to some state leaders, grantees, and coalitions, but will also oversee the many other staff, consultants, and subject matter experts who will be providing support; Create and support an active learning community among the PCI grantee states and communities; Develop a detailed workplan for the Hub; Ensure the creation of protocols and documents to introduce and track the work of the consultants with the state teams; Oversee the scheduling and implementation of six topical webinars, three communities of practice, three national webinars, and one face-to-face meeting in Year 1; Ensure materials and online resources are created and accessible through an information sharing space; develop a grantee support desk; Meet with potential partner organizations to determine shared interests and negotiate formal and informal agreements about resource-sharing, connection to each other's learning events, communications, etc; Develop a plan about how the Hub should support PCI community grantees in 2020 and beyond; Develop a plan about how the Hub will expand its support to provide “light touch” support via webinars and products to all 50 states; Travel is required—approximately one trip per month. BUILD Team Participation Actively participate in meetings, retreats, and regularly scheduled conference calls; Represent the BUILD Initiative at meetings or events as needed; Regularly communicate significant learnings and challenges to BUILD staff; Prepare reports as required. Other Complete all required paperwork, including time and expense reports, in a timely manner; Participate in a performance evaluation on an annual basis, including a self-evaluation of work performed as detailed in the job description; Perform other assignments as directed by the Executive Director that contribute to the mission of the BUILD Initiative. Qualifications We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below. Commitment to racial and income equity a must; Advanced degree in field related to early childhood or public policy preferred; 15 years' experience in policy or program administration; Experience in infant-and-toddler policy and practice; Knowledge of early childhood development and education with emphasis on infants and toddlers, federal and state government programs and systems, related policy issues, and systems building; Ability to supervise and lead a team to accomplish goals; Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, project management, and interpersonal skills with exceptional attention to detail; Ability to think strategically and analytically; Knowledge of policy and research required. TSNE MissionWorks/BUILD Initiative envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE MissionWorks actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work. As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE MissionWorks/BUILD Initiative will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law. Apply Here PI108989824