League of Conservation Voters
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Title: Legislative Representative
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Conservation Program Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.
LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
LCV is hiring a Legislative Representative to help lead our lobbying and other advocacy work around federal conservation policy, including land, water and endangered species protections. We are seeking a dynamic addition to our team to help promote our proactive legislative agenda and defend against executive branch and congressional attacks on core environmental protections and attempts to reverse progress on conservation and other environmental issues.
Responsibilities :
Work closely with the Conservation Program Director to craft and implement LCV’s work on federal conservation policy, including land conservation, oceans, and endangered species.
Directly lobby members of Congress and their staff on conservation policy and other priority issues.
Ensure that all of our conservation policy work is advancing racial justice and equity, including through partnerships and coalitions and engagement with leaders of color in Congress.
Collaborate with LCV’s Policy and Lobbying team, outside coalitions, and our state league partners, as appropriate, to advance our policy goals.
Research, track and analyze environmental legislation and executive branch actions.
Assist in the production of LCV’s nationally-recognized National Environmental Scorecard .
Ensure the accuracy of LCV’s public materials; work with the Membership and Online Engagement, Communications, Field, and Chispa teams to advance our policy priorities.
Partner with the Conservation Voter Movement, a network of over 30 state leagues, on various projects and provide timely updates on federal legislation.
Assist with LCV’s electoral work, including work with candidates, PAC investments and the Congressional Candidate Questionnaire.
Collaborate with the Development department and other staff to craft materials that will help raise resources for our conservation policy work.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Must have at least 3-5 years of work experience, with one year experience working on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, or at an advocacy or political organization.
Skills: Policy analysis and research, coalition-building, excellent written and oral communication skills, including delivering public presentations. Organized and attentive to details; commitment to teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to policy analysis. Demonstrates initiative and ability to seize strategic opportunities preferred.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.
Conditions: Able to work long hours to get the job done. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Legislative Representative” in the subject line no later than May 28, 2019. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
May 22, 2019
Full time
Title: Legislative Representative
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Conservation Program Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.
LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
LCV is hiring a Legislative Representative to help lead our lobbying and other advocacy work around federal conservation policy, including land, water and endangered species protections. We are seeking a dynamic addition to our team to help promote our proactive legislative agenda and defend against executive branch and congressional attacks on core environmental protections and attempts to reverse progress on conservation and other environmental issues.
Responsibilities :
Work closely with the Conservation Program Director to craft and implement LCV’s work on federal conservation policy, including land conservation, oceans, and endangered species.
Directly lobby members of Congress and their staff on conservation policy and other priority issues.
Ensure that all of our conservation policy work is advancing racial justice and equity, including through partnerships and coalitions and engagement with leaders of color in Congress.
Collaborate with LCV’s Policy and Lobbying team, outside coalitions, and our state league partners, as appropriate, to advance our policy goals.
Research, track and analyze environmental legislation and executive branch actions.
Assist in the production of LCV’s nationally-recognized National Environmental Scorecard .
Ensure the accuracy of LCV’s public materials; work with the Membership and Online Engagement, Communications, Field, and Chispa teams to advance our policy priorities.
Partner with the Conservation Voter Movement, a network of over 30 state leagues, on various projects and provide timely updates on federal legislation.
Assist with LCV’s electoral work, including work with candidates, PAC investments and the Congressional Candidate Questionnaire.
Collaborate with the Development department and other staff to craft materials that will help raise resources for our conservation policy work.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Must have at least 3-5 years of work experience, with one year experience working on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, or at an advocacy or political organization.
Skills: Policy analysis and research, coalition-building, excellent written and oral communication skills, including delivering public presentations. Organized and attentive to details; commitment to teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to policy analysis. Demonstrates initiative and ability to seize strategic opportunities preferred.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.
Conditions: Able to work long hours to get the job done. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Legislative Representative” in the subject line no later than May 28, 2019. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity - National Prison Project, DC
Office: Legal Fellowships
Location: District of Columbia
MAY 8, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
National Prison Project, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The National Prison Project of the National office in Washington, D.C. seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1972 by the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Prison Project (NPP) seeks to ensure constitutional conditions of confinement in prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, and immigration detention facilities. The Project seeks to promote prisoners’ rights through class action litigation and public education. Its priorities include reducing prison overcrowding, improving prisoner medical care, eliminating violence and maltreatment, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention.
The Project also works to challenge the policies of over-incarceration that have led the United States to imprison more people than any other country in the world. This is an opportune moment to reform those policies. There is a growing consensus among criminal justice experts and policymakers that America’s criminal justice system has relied too heavily on incarceration as the first and often only response for violations of the law that could better be addressed through other means. The population in American prisons and jails has tripled in the past 25 years and now approaches two and a half million. Facilities are overcrowded; medical systems are overwhelmed; work, education, and treatment programs are inadequate; and prison violence has increased. This failed experiment does not make us safer, it is not affordable, and it exacerbates the racial disparities that have long plagued the criminal justice system.
The Project, with a staff of six lawyers, has fought and continues to fight unlawful prison conditions and practices through successful litigation on behalf of prisoners in more than two dozen states. Since 1991, the Project has represented prisoners in five cases before the United States Supreme Court. The ACLU is one of the only organizations litigating conditions of confinement nationwide on behalf of men, women, and children.
Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.
The NPP is particularly interested in a project addressing conditions of confinement in immigration detention facilities. This can involve litigation and public advocacy, working with affected populations, local and national stakeholders, ACLU affiliates, and our partners in the ACLU national legal department. The NPP has been working in this field for a number of years, serving as class counsel in several federal civil rights lawsuits challenging conditions in family detention facilities, immigration detention centers and local jails holding immigration detainees. NPP has a designated staff attorney working on immigration detention conditions, and the fellow would work closely with this attorney and other NPP staff.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and criminal justice issues.
Willingness to work closely with the NPP through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest that includes a description of a project proposal (please indicate in your letter of interest whether you only seek sponsorship for your proposal or would be open to other ideas)
current resume
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of two references
Materials should be sent to hrjobsNPP@aclu.org , please reference “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – National Prison Project” in the subject line.
We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by May 17, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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 address that is not related to 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.”
May 21, 2019
Full time
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity - National Prison Project, DC
Office: Legal Fellowships
Location: District of Columbia
MAY 8, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
National Prison Project, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The National Prison Project of the National office in Washington, D.C. seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1972 by the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Prison Project (NPP) seeks to ensure constitutional conditions of confinement in prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, and immigration detention facilities. The Project seeks to promote prisoners’ rights through class action litigation and public education. Its priorities include reducing prison overcrowding, improving prisoner medical care, eliminating violence and maltreatment, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention.
The Project also works to challenge the policies of over-incarceration that have led the United States to imprison more people than any other country in the world. This is an opportune moment to reform those policies. There is a growing consensus among criminal justice experts and policymakers that America’s criminal justice system has relied too heavily on incarceration as the first and often only response for violations of the law that could better be addressed through other means. The population in American prisons and jails has tripled in the past 25 years and now approaches two and a half million. Facilities are overcrowded; medical systems are overwhelmed; work, education, and treatment programs are inadequate; and prison violence has increased. This failed experiment does not make us safer, it is not affordable, and it exacerbates the racial disparities that have long plagued the criminal justice system.
The Project, with a staff of six lawyers, has fought and continues to fight unlawful prison conditions and practices through successful litigation on behalf of prisoners in more than two dozen states. Since 1991, the Project has represented prisoners in five cases before the United States Supreme Court. The ACLU is one of the only organizations litigating conditions of confinement nationwide on behalf of men, women, and children.
Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.
The NPP is particularly interested in a project addressing conditions of confinement in immigration detention facilities. This can involve litigation and public advocacy, working with affected populations, local and national stakeholders, ACLU affiliates, and our partners in the ACLU national legal department. The NPP has been working in this field for a number of years, serving as class counsel in several federal civil rights lawsuits challenging conditions in family detention facilities, immigration detention centers and local jails holding immigration detainees. NPP has a designated staff attorney working on immigration detention conditions, and the fellow would work closely with this attorney and other NPP staff.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and criminal justice issues.
Willingness to work closely with the NPP through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest that includes a description of a project proposal (please indicate in your letter of interest whether you only seek sponsorship for your proposal or would be open to other ideas)
current resume
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of two references
Materials should be sent to hrjobsNPP@aclu.org , please reference “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – National Prison Project” in the subject line.
We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by May 17, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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 address that is not related to 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.”
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship - Criminal Law Reform Project, NY
Office: Legal Fellowships
Location: New York
MAY 20, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Criminal Law Reform Project, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law school graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Criminal Law Reform Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
The Criminal Law Reform Project seeks an end to excessively harsh crime policies that result in mass incarceration and criminalization and stand in the way of a just, equal, and humane society. To reduce the number of people entering the criminal punishment system, CLRP focuses on preventing over-incarceration and over-criminalization at the “front end” of the system. We fulfill our mission through strategic litigation and advocacy that promotes reform. Key priorities are creating robust statewide indigent defense systems to ensure that people charged with a crime have access to effective assistance of counsel; ending unnecessary and unjust pretrial detention through bail reform and other abusive pretrial practices; reforming unconstitutional and racially biased police practices; challenging prosecutorial abuses of power that result in or enable regressive and unconstitutional practices; reforming our nation’s punitive drug policies, which have failed to achieve public safety and health while eroding constitutional rights and criminalizing unprecedented numbers of people, particularly people of color; and reclaiming equal protection of the laws and guaranteeing substantive and procedural due process protections at each stage of the arrest-to-sentencing process of criminal cases. CLRP works closely with the ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice, which collaborates with partners to build a movement for social change, promote racial justice, and win state-based reforms needed to cut the size of our nation’s incarcerated population by 50 percent.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or awarding of a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice reform, and racial justice. Background in consumer law a plus.
Willingness to work closely with the Criminal Law Reform Project through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with communities directly impacted by the criminal legal system preferred.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest along with:
current resume
unofficial law school transcript
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of two references
Materials should be sent to EEdwards@aclu.org referencing “2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Criminal Law Reform Project” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 3, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting .
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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: Benefits@aclu.org . Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to 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.”
May 21, 2019
Full time
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship - Criminal Law Reform Project, NY
Office: Legal Fellowships
Location: New York
MAY 20, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Criminal Law Reform Project, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law school graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Criminal Law Reform Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
The Criminal Law Reform Project seeks an end to excessively harsh crime policies that result in mass incarceration and criminalization and stand in the way of a just, equal, and humane society. To reduce the number of people entering the criminal punishment system, CLRP focuses on preventing over-incarceration and over-criminalization at the “front end” of the system. We fulfill our mission through strategic litigation and advocacy that promotes reform. Key priorities are creating robust statewide indigent defense systems to ensure that people charged with a crime have access to effective assistance of counsel; ending unnecessary and unjust pretrial detention through bail reform and other abusive pretrial practices; reforming unconstitutional and racially biased police practices; challenging prosecutorial abuses of power that result in or enable regressive and unconstitutional practices; reforming our nation’s punitive drug policies, which have failed to achieve public safety and health while eroding constitutional rights and criminalizing unprecedented numbers of people, particularly people of color; and reclaiming equal protection of the laws and guaranteeing substantive and procedural due process protections at each stage of the arrest-to-sentencing process of criminal cases. CLRP works closely with the ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice, which collaborates with partners to build a movement for social change, promote racial justice, and win state-based reforms needed to cut the size of our nation’s incarcerated population by 50 percent.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or awarding of a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice reform, and racial justice. Background in consumer law a plus.
Willingness to work closely with the Criminal Law Reform Project through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with communities directly impacted by the criminal legal system preferred.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest along with:
current resume
unofficial law school transcript
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of two references
Materials should be sent to EEdwards@aclu.org referencing “2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Criminal Law Reform Project” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 3, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting .
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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: Benefits@aclu.org . Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to 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.”
Communications Strategist [COMM-81] - Communications Department, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 17, 2019
Communications Strategist [COMM-81]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Communications Department, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City seeks applications for the full-time position of Communications Strategist .
OVERVIEW
The Communications Strategist will play a critical role in developing and executing communications strategies that advance the ACLU’s work on civil liberties and civil rights. The role will work to execute strategies on reproductive rights issues through collaboration with communications colleagues, digital team members, organizers, lawyers, lobbyists, state advocates, vendors, and partner organizations to develop and implement communications strategic plans. The position will also engage target audiences about ACLU litigation and advocacy; create content for publications and the website; and, plan events such as mobilization activations, and issue teleconferences. The Strategist will report to the Director of Strategic Communications.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of multi-faceted communications strategies on reproductive rights issues.
Help develop and implement organizational communications strategies to further the ACLU brand as needed.
Strategize to determine the most effective spokespeople for disseminating ACLU messages and brand on reproductive rights issues.
Develop multi-faceted communications plans to educate, motivate, and influence target audiences , which include goals, target audiences, messaging, as well as media relations, digital, advocacy and social media strategies.
Participate in shaping communications plans for ACLU initiatives to maximize their communications value and effectiveness, as well as the visibility of the ACLU.
Increase news coverage of ACLU reproductive rights work and ACLU messages by cultivating and maintaining relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers.
Identify needs for digital content and written materials for ACLU’s reproductive rights work, and partner with the cross-organizational digital team and relevant working groups to have them produced in line with agreed strategies;
Identify and lead responses to breaking news events, often requiring sensitive judgment calls in emerging civil liberty crises.
Create and/or produce communications content, including talking points, news releases, pitches, op-eds, letters to the editor, blog posts, backgrounders, social media content, comics, videos, infographics, interactive web features, and social media content.
Develop and pitch feature stories.
Lead communications rapid response efforts across platforms, swiftly and effectively.
Lead cross-functional working group of ACLU staff to develop, execute, and evaluate an ongoing communications program on reproductive rights issues.
Develop and update issue talking points for ACLU and affiliate staff in preparation for responding to addressing sensitive and/or controversial issues.
Prepare clients, organizers, litigators, state advocates, and other spokespeople for media appearances.
Collaborate with reproductive rights colleague organizations on movement-wide communications activities, and maintain relationships with communications staff at other reproductive rights groups.
In coordination with multimedia staff, conceptualize, script, direct, and produce all video content relating to civil liberties issues.
Work in collaboration with the advocacy team to develop communications strategies and tactics for federal and state legislative and advocacy initiatives.
Provide guidance to affiliates in the development of communications materials and strategy, when necessary.
Demonstrate a 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, record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or a related field is required. Advanced degree is a plus.
A minimum of three years’ professional experience in a combination of the following areas: media, strategic communications, journalism, content creation, digital communications, and public relations.
Experience working on issue-based advocacy campaigns, and in communicating complex issues to a variety of targeted audiences.
Experience in reproductive rights and abortion-related issues.
Knowledge of current trends in reproductive rights advocacy and communications, including familiarity with messaging, political trends, and the wider reproductive rights movement.
Strong project management skills, including leading cross-functional teams, managing complex processes, meeting and program facilitation.
Must possess strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented and possess the ability to follow projects through to completion.
Ability to communicate persuasively and professionally, in writing through op-eds and blog posts, and to communicate verbally to a wide variety of media, political, stakeholder, and influencer audiences.
Experience working with the media and cultivating relationships with print, radio, television and online journalists.
Proven experience in exercising judgment in breaking news and rapid response environments.
Experience in online media production, especially video and graphics.
Experience crafting social media messages, and promoting issues through social media.
Experience with online news, social media and digital advocacy tactics.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others including cross departmentally as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Associated Press style required.
Familiarity with Cision public relations software a plus.
Basic proficiency with HTML; experience using a CMS to publish and update website content, preferred.
Understanding of trends and best practices for online campaigning, and best practices for communicating via email, Facebook and Twitter, preferred.
Experience using Photoshop to edit basic graphics, a plus.
A demonstrated interest in civil liberties and passion for the work of the ACLU is essential.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsCOMM@aclu.org - reference [COMM-81] in the subject line . Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The 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.”
May 21, 2019
Full time
Communications Strategist [COMM-81] - Communications Department, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 17, 2019
Communications Strategist [COMM-81]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Communications Department, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City seeks applications for the full-time position of Communications Strategist .
OVERVIEW
The Communications Strategist will play a critical role in developing and executing communications strategies that advance the ACLU’s work on civil liberties and civil rights. The role will work to execute strategies on reproductive rights issues through collaboration with communications colleagues, digital team members, organizers, lawyers, lobbyists, state advocates, vendors, and partner organizations to develop and implement communications strategic plans. The position will also engage target audiences about ACLU litigation and advocacy; create content for publications and the website; and, plan events such as mobilization activations, and issue teleconferences. The Strategist will report to the Director of Strategic Communications.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of multi-faceted communications strategies on reproductive rights issues.
Help develop and implement organizational communications strategies to further the ACLU brand as needed.
Strategize to determine the most effective spokespeople for disseminating ACLU messages and brand on reproductive rights issues.
Develop multi-faceted communications plans to educate, motivate, and influence target audiences , which include goals, target audiences, messaging, as well as media relations, digital, advocacy and social media strategies.
Participate in shaping communications plans for ACLU initiatives to maximize their communications value and effectiveness, as well as the visibility of the ACLU.
Increase news coverage of ACLU reproductive rights work and ACLU messages by cultivating and maintaining relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers.
Identify needs for digital content and written materials for ACLU’s reproductive rights work, and partner with the cross-organizational digital team and relevant working groups to have them produced in line with agreed strategies;
Identify and lead responses to breaking news events, often requiring sensitive judgment calls in emerging civil liberty crises.
Create and/or produce communications content, including talking points, news releases, pitches, op-eds, letters to the editor, blog posts, backgrounders, social media content, comics, videos, infographics, interactive web features, and social media content.
Develop and pitch feature stories.
Lead communications rapid response efforts across platforms, swiftly and effectively.
Lead cross-functional working group of ACLU staff to develop, execute, and evaluate an ongoing communications program on reproductive rights issues.
Develop and update issue talking points for ACLU and affiliate staff in preparation for responding to addressing sensitive and/or controversial issues.
Prepare clients, organizers, litigators, state advocates, and other spokespeople for media appearances.
Collaborate with reproductive rights colleague organizations on movement-wide communications activities, and maintain relationships with communications staff at other reproductive rights groups.
In coordination with multimedia staff, conceptualize, script, direct, and produce all video content relating to civil liberties issues.
Work in collaboration with the advocacy team to develop communications strategies and tactics for federal and state legislative and advocacy initiatives.
Provide guidance to affiliates in the development of communications materials and strategy, when necessary.
Demonstrate a 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, record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or a related field is required. Advanced degree is a plus.
A minimum of three years’ professional experience in a combination of the following areas: media, strategic communications, journalism, content creation, digital communications, and public relations.
Experience working on issue-based advocacy campaigns, and in communicating complex issues to a variety of targeted audiences.
Experience in reproductive rights and abortion-related issues.
Knowledge of current trends in reproductive rights advocacy and communications, including familiarity with messaging, political trends, and the wider reproductive rights movement.
Strong project management skills, including leading cross-functional teams, managing complex processes, meeting and program facilitation.
Must possess strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented and possess the ability to follow projects through to completion.
Ability to communicate persuasively and professionally, in writing through op-eds and blog posts, and to communicate verbally to a wide variety of media, political, stakeholder, and influencer audiences.
Experience working with the media and cultivating relationships with print, radio, television and online journalists.
Proven experience in exercising judgment in breaking news and rapid response environments.
Experience in online media production, especially video and graphics.
Experience crafting social media messages, and promoting issues through social media.
Experience with online news, social media and digital advocacy tactics.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others including cross departmentally as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Associated Press style required.
Familiarity with Cision public relations software a plus.
Basic proficiency with HTML; experience using a CMS to publish and update website content, preferred.
Understanding of trends and best practices for online campaigning, and best practices for communicating via email, Facebook and Twitter, preferred.
Experience using Photoshop to edit basic graphics, a plus.
A demonstrated interest in civil liberties and passion for the work of the ACLU is essential.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsCOMM@aclu.org - reference [COMM-81] in the subject line . Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The 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.”
Legal Administrative Assistant [NSP-09] - National Security Project, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 16, 2019
Legal Administrative Assistant [NSP-09]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
National Security Project, New York, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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 LGBTQ community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The National Security Project of the ACLU's National office in New York City seeks applications for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant position. The Legal Administrative Assistant provides clerical support for the Project’s cases and other activities. The position provides an opportunity to learn about current human rights and civil liberties issues stemming from the government's national security policies.
OVERVIEW
The National Security Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law. The Center for Democracy includes, in addition to the National Security Project, the Human Rights Program, the Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology, the Immigrants’ Rights Project, and the Voting Rights Project.
The National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights. The Project seeks to ensure that our nation’s core democratic values are the foundation of its strength and security, and that our government’s response to national security concerns comport with those values. Through litigation and advocacy strategies, the National Security Project responds to specific government measures, and strives also to educate the public and shape the law so that the courts, Congress, and citizenry can serve as an enduring check against abuse.
The National Security Project’s litigation and advocacy focuses on issues including: government surveillance, targeted killing, unlawful detention, accountability for torture, discrimination, censorship, and secrecy.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Handle general clerical and administrative duties for the Project and the Director of the Center for Democracy including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, preparing expense reports, ordering supplies, etc.
Type, prepare, proofread, cite-check, and edit legal and other documents
Maintain and organize electronic and hardcopy files for cases and advocacy projects
Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries
Conduct factual research
Answer telephones, route calls, and take messages
Schedule meetings and conference calls; prepare relevant materials
Handle travel arrangements for staff
Fax, copy, mail and complete other general administrative tasks as assigned
Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for intern positions
Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
Demonstrate a 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 working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years’ related work experience required
Must possess strong administrative, organizational and time management skills
Must possess strong research, writing, and proofreading skills
Must be detail oriented and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an excellent telephone manner
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) and have experience with Internet research
Must be a self-starter, take initiative, and work well in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team
A demonstrated interest in human rights and civil liberties issues relating to national security is preferred, but not required
COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is $54,284. Generous benefits package provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and the names of three references with contact information to: hrjobsNSP@aclu.org . Reference [NSP-09] in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing.
Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the National Security Project posting. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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 description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
The 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, 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.”
May 21, 2019
Full time
Legal Administrative Assistant [NSP-09] - National Security Project, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 16, 2019
Legal Administrative Assistant [NSP-09]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
National Security Project, New York, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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 LGBTQ community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The National Security Project of the ACLU's National office in New York City seeks applications for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant position. The Legal Administrative Assistant provides clerical support for the Project’s cases and other activities. The position provides an opportunity to learn about current human rights and civil liberties issues stemming from the government's national security policies.
OVERVIEW
The National Security Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law. The Center for Democracy includes, in addition to the National Security Project, the Human Rights Program, the Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology, the Immigrants’ Rights Project, and the Voting Rights Project.
The National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights. The Project seeks to ensure that our nation’s core democratic values are the foundation of its strength and security, and that our government’s response to national security concerns comport with those values. Through litigation and advocacy strategies, the National Security Project responds to specific government measures, and strives also to educate the public and shape the law so that the courts, Congress, and citizenry can serve as an enduring check against abuse.
The National Security Project’s litigation and advocacy focuses on issues including: government surveillance, targeted killing, unlawful detention, accountability for torture, discrimination, censorship, and secrecy.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Handle general clerical and administrative duties for the Project and the Director of the Center for Democracy including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, preparing expense reports, ordering supplies, etc.
Type, prepare, proofread, cite-check, and edit legal and other documents
Maintain and organize electronic and hardcopy files for cases and advocacy projects
Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries
Conduct factual research
Answer telephones, route calls, and take messages
Schedule meetings and conference calls; prepare relevant materials
Handle travel arrangements for staff
Fax, copy, mail and complete other general administrative tasks as assigned
Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for intern positions
Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
Demonstrate a 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 working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years’ related work experience required
Must possess strong administrative, organizational and time management skills
Must possess strong research, writing, and proofreading skills
Must be detail oriented and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an excellent telephone manner
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) and have experience with Internet research
Must be a self-starter, take initiative, and work well in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team
A demonstrated interest in human rights and civil liberties issues relating to national security is preferred, but not required
COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is $54,284. Generous benefits package provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and the names of three references with contact information to: hrjobsNSP@aclu.org . Reference [NSP-09] in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing.
Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the National Security Project posting. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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 description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
The 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, 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.”
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship - National Prison Project and Women’s Rights Project, NY or DC
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 15, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
National Prison Project and Women’s Rights Project
New York, NY or Washington, D.C.
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The National Prison Project and the Women’s Rights Project of the National office based in D.C. and New York, respectively, seek applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
The National Prison Project (NPP) seeks to ensure constitutional conditions of confinement in prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, and immigration detention facilities. The Project has successfully litigated on behalf of prisoners in more than 25 states, and since 1991 has represented prisoners in five cases before the United States Supreme Court. The Project is the only organization litigating conditions of confinement cases nationwide on behalf of men, women, and children. NPP policy priorities include reducing prison overcrowding, improving prisoner health care, eliminating violence and maltreatment, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention. You can learn more about the work of the National Prison Project here .
The Women’s Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the rights of people living with HIV, freedom of religion and belief, and the rights of people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women's Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women’s full equality in American society. WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women and works to break down gender stereotypes that limit opportunities for individuals. You can learn more about the work of the Women’s Rights Project here .
We are particularly interested in a project combatting sexual violence behind bars. Fifteen years after the passage of the landmark Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), pervasive sexual violence behind bars remains a nationwide problem. Although DOJ and ICE adopted comprehensive regulations to implement the law in 2012 and 2014 respectively, in practice they have largely been realized on paper rather than on the ground – and have not created the major cultural and operational shift in correctional institutions originally anticipated. The result is that thousands of people continue to suffer rape, sexual abuse and sexual harassment with little to no protections in institutions across the country. Women, LGBT and gender non-conforming prisoners are particularly vulnerable, regardless of whether they are in custody for immigration or criminal violations. Trans and gender nonconforming incarcerated people also experience high rates of sexual violence from both staff and other prisoners. Trans women placed in men’s prisons against their will face particularly heightened vulnerability. With the ongoing detention of individuals for immigration violations and continued high incarceration rates generally, the need for actualizing the potential of PREA, and urging greater protection, is even more urgent.
The ACLU National Prison Project (NPP) has been a key proponent of strengthening PREA to protect men, women and children in prison, jail and detention settings at all levels. But more needs to be done and NPP is in a unique position to do this work because of its national reach and existing expertise. The Women’s Rights Project (WRP) has fought to create greater state accountability for government perpetuation of violence against women, through litigation and advocacy identifying such violence as a civil rights issue. While case authorities enforcing and applying PREA standards are sparse in the criminal incarceration context, they are even fewer in the immigration detention field. This fellow will allow NPP and WRP to significantly advance both advocacy and litigation in the arena of combatting sexual violence behind bars.
The fellowship is intended to focus on two primary areas. The first focus area will be on providing technical assistance and training to ACLU affiliates and allies on methods to use DOJ and ICE audit data related to PREA to improve and monitor correctional policies in their home jurisdictions.
The second prong of the fellowship will focus on developing the law around sexual violence in custodial settings. The dearth of case law provides an opportunity to create positive judicial precedent in select states or circuits. In addition, a gap in the law exists around the issue of consent behind bars. In order to more actively shape the law in this area, the fellow will work with NPP’s Appellate Litigation Project to monitor pro se prisoner and detainee filings to identify promising cases and potentially file amicus briefs or offer to serve as appellate counsel. The fellow will also collaborate with the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project to identify potential cases.
Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, gender justice, racial justice, prisoners’ rights, immigrants’ rights, and eradicating gender-based violence and sexual violence behind bars.
Willingness to work closely with the National Prison Project and the Women’s Rights Project through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest that includes a description of a project proposal (please indicate in your letter of interest whether you only seek sponsorship for your proposal or would be open to other ideas)
current resume
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of three references
Materials should be sent to hrjobsWRP@aclu.org referencing “2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – National Prison Project/Women’s Rights Project” in the subject line.
We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 10, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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 address that is not related to 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.”
May 21, 2019
Full time
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship - National Prison Project and Women’s Rights Project, NY or DC
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 15, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
National Prison Project and Women’s Rights Project
New York, NY or Washington, D.C.
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The National Prison Project and the Women’s Rights Project of the National office based in D.C. and New York, respectively, seek applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
The National Prison Project (NPP) seeks to ensure constitutional conditions of confinement in prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, and immigration detention facilities. The Project has successfully litigated on behalf of prisoners in more than 25 states, and since 1991 has represented prisoners in five cases before the United States Supreme Court. The Project is the only organization litigating conditions of confinement cases nationwide on behalf of men, women, and children. NPP policy priorities include reducing prison overcrowding, improving prisoner health care, eliminating violence and maltreatment, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention. You can learn more about the work of the National Prison Project here .
The Women’s Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the rights of people living with HIV, freedom of religion and belief, and the rights of people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women's Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women’s full equality in American society. WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women and works to break down gender stereotypes that limit opportunities for individuals. You can learn more about the work of the Women’s Rights Project here .
We are particularly interested in a project combatting sexual violence behind bars. Fifteen years after the passage of the landmark Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), pervasive sexual violence behind bars remains a nationwide problem. Although DOJ and ICE adopted comprehensive regulations to implement the law in 2012 and 2014 respectively, in practice they have largely been realized on paper rather than on the ground – and have not created the major cultural and operational shift in correctional institutions originally anticipated. The result is that thousands of people continue to suffer rape, sexual abuse and sexual harassment with little to no protections in institutions across the country. Women, LGBT and gender non-conforming prisoners are particularly vulnerable, regardless of whether they are in custody for immigration or criminal violations. Trans and gender nonconforming incarcerated people also experience high rates of sexual violence from both staff and other prisoners. Trans women placed in men’s prisons against their will face particularly heightened vulnerability. With the ongoing detention of individuals for immigration violations and continued high incarceration rates generally, the need for actualizing the potential of PREA, and urging greater protection, is even more urgent.
The ACLU National Prison Project (NPP) has been a key proponent of strengthening PREA to protect men, women and children in prison, jail and detention settings at all levels. But more needs to be done and NPP is in a unique position to do this work because of its national reach and existing expertise. The Women’s Rights Project (WRP) has fought to create greater state accountability for government perpetuation of violence against women, through litigation and advocacy identifying such violence as a civil rights issue. While case authorities enforcing and applying PREA standards are sparse in the criminal incarceration context, they are even fewer in the immigration detention field. This fellow will allow NPP and WRP to significantly advance both advocacy and litigation in the arena of combatting sexual violence behind bars.
The fellowship is intended to focus on two primary areas. The first focus area will be on providing technical assistance and training to ACLU affiliates and allies on methods to use DOJ and ICE audit data related to PREA to improve and monitor correctional policies in their home jurisdictions.
The second prong of the fellowship will focus on developing the law around sexual violence in custodial settings. The dearth of case law provides an opportunity to create positive judicial precedent in select states or circuits. In addition, a gap in the law exists around the issue of consent behind bars. In order to more actively shape the law in this area, the fellow will work with NPP’s Appellate Litigation Project to monitor pro se prisoner and detainee filings to identify promising cases and potentially file amicus briefs or offer to serve as appellate counsel. The fellow will also collaborate with the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project to identify potential cases.
Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, gender justice, racial justice, prisoners’ rights, immigrants’ rights, and eradicating gender-based violence and sexual violence behind bars.
Willingness to work closely with the National Prison Project and the Women’s Rights Project through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest that includes a description of a project proposal (please indicate in your letter of interest whether you only seek sponsorship for your proposal or would be open to other ideas)
current resume
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of three references
Materials should be sent to hrjobsWRP@aclu.org referencing “2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – National Prison Project/Women’s Rights Project” in the subject line.
We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 10, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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 address that is not related to 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.”
Director of Product Management [PTEC-2] - Product & Technology Department, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 13, 2019
Director of Product Management [PTEC-2]
American Civil Liberties Union
Product & Technology Department, 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.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU is seeking a full-time Director of Product Management to lead a product management team and help define product management at the ACLU. This leadership role will work with peers in Engineering and Design to build internal- and external-facing products that reach our programmatic goals and support the advocacy, fundraising, communications, and programmatic needs of the nationwide organization. The Director of Product Management will lead a team of product managers who work within cross-functional product teams, while advocating for a high-impact product management culture and supporting the team’s professional growth. The person in the role will join the Product & Technology Department in New York, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the vision and strategy of the product lifecycle in furtherance of the ACLU’s overall mission and strategic direction, following the overall product strategy set by the Chief Product & Digital Officer and the technical strategy set by the Chief Technical Officer
Lead a team of product managers with hands-on management and promote a robust and consistent product management culture.
Recruit and retain best-in-class product managers, including the establishment of professional development pathways
Work with engineering, product design, and project management leadership on forming, deploying, and disbanding cross-functional project teams as necessary to accomplish goals
Partner with ACLU business leaders in Communications, Political Advocacy, Fundraising, and Business Support to create and foster an understanding of how products can further their organizational goals and to plan product roadmaps
Partner with ACLU’s 50 affiliates and their representatives at the national office to ensure that products are being optimized for their nationwide impact
Drive product goals and priorities, including setting the strategy between using internal products and 3rdparty products, considering feature deprecations where appropriate, and planning and communicating product roadmaps
Work with data insights & analytics leadership to ensure that ACLU’s data infrastructure supports analytical tools and staff to gauge and steer the success of products
Incorporate user feedback, testing, usage analysis, and other business-driven metrics to guide product iteration
Work with peer training and support teams to ensure that products are successful and adopted widely within the nationwide organization
Maintain current knowledge of the technology landscape, including frameworks, toolsets, non-profit and advocacy platforms and services, accessibility standards, security standards, and the fight for digital privacy
Demonstrate a 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
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Significant experience in a product leadership position at a technology-focused organization
Demonstrable track record of success in building, scaling, and maintaining cross-functional teams who are able to shepherd products from conception to launch and iterate through a product roadmap
Experience in a hands-on product development role in UX design, front-end development, and/or back-end development strongly preferred
An ability to work with varied stakeholders to propose, prioritize, and select projects and to create product roadmaps
Strong understanding of modern frameworks, toolsets, and data technologies and how to choose among them
Strong understanding of digital security, accessibility, and privacy issues
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills and the ability to make decisions and implement projects in a team-oriented environment
An “open by default” stance preferred, demonstrated by a track record of developing and releasing software in public with open licenses and open data sets, in collaboration with other aligned organizations and software communities
Demonstrated interest in the mission and goals of the ACLU
Knowledge of nonprofit- and advocacy-oriented business needs and goals preferred
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume/CV via email to hrjobsPTEC@aclu.org . Reference: [PTEC-02] in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
May 21, 2019
Full time
Director of Product Management [PTEC-2] - Product & Technology Department, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 13, 2019
Director of Product Management [PTEC-2]
American Civil Liberties Union
Product & Technology Department, 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.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU is seeking a full-time Director of Product Management to lead a product management team and help define product management at the ACLU. This leadership role will work with peers in Engineering and Design to build internal- and external-facing products that reach our programmatic goals and support the advocacy, fundraising, communications, and programmatic needs of the nationwide organization. The Director of Product Management will lead a team of product managers who work within cross-functional product teams, while advocating for a high-impact product management culture and supporting the team’s professional growth. The person in the role will join the Product & Technology Department in New York, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the vision and strategy of the product lifecycle in furtherance of the ACLU’s overall mission and strategic direction, following the overall product strategy set by the Chief Product & Digital Officer and the technical strategy set by the Chief Technical Officer
Lead a team of product managers with hands-on management and promote a robust and consistent product management culture.
Recruit and retain best-in-class product managers, including the establishment of professional development pathways
Work with engineering, product design, and project management leadership on forming, deploying, and disbanding cross-functional project teams as necessary to accomplish goals
Partner with ACLU business leaders in Communications, Political Advocacy, Fundraising, and Business Support to create and foster an understanding of how products can further their organizational goals and to plan product roadmaps
Partner with ACLU’s 50 affiliates and their representatives at the national office to ensure that products are being optimized for their nationwide impact
Drive product goals and priorities, including setting the strategy between using internal products and 3rdparty products, considering feature deprecations where appropriate, and planning and communicating product roadmaps
Work with data insights & analytics leadership to ensure that ACLU’s data infrastructure supports analytical tools and staff to gauge and steer the success of products
Incorporate user feedback, testing, usage analysis, and other business-driven metrics to guide product iteration
Work with peer training and support teams to ensure that products are successful and adopted widely within the nationwide organization
Maintain current knowledge of the technology landscape, including frameworks, toolsets, non-profit and advocacy platforms and services, accessibility standards, security standards, and the fight for digital privacy
Demonstrate a 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
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Significant experience in a product leadership position at a technology-focused organization
Demonstrable track record of success in building, scaling, and maintaining cross-functional teams who are able to shepherd products from conception to launch and iterate through a product roadmap
Experience in a hands-on product development role in UX design, front-end development, and/or back-end development strongly preferred
An ability to work with varied stakeholders to propose, prioritize, and select projects and to create product roadmaps
Strong understanding of modern frameworks, toolsets, and data technologies and how to choose among them
Strong understanding of digital security, accessibility, and privacy issues
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills and the ability to make decisions and implement projects in a team-oriented environment
An “open by default” stance preferred, demonstrated by a track record of developing and releasing software in public with open licenses and open data sets, in collaboration with other aligned organizations and software communities
Demonstrated interest in the mission and goals of the ACLU
Knowledge of nonprofit- and advocacy-oriented business needs and goals preferred
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume/CV via email to hrjobsPTEC@aclu.org . Reference: [PTEC-02] in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship - Women’s Rights Project, NY
Office: Legal Fellowships
Location: New York
MAY 8, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Women’s Rights Project, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Women’s Rights Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
The Women’s Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the rights of people living with HIV, freedom of religion and belief, and the rights of people with disabilities.
Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women's Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women’s full equality in American society. WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women and works to break down gender stereotypes that limit opportunities for individuals. Through litigation, advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and public education, WRP pushes for change and systemic reform in those institutions that perpetuate discrimination based on gender. WRP has been an active participant in virtually all of the major gender discrimination litigation in the Supreme Court, in advocacy efforts for women’s rights at the state and federal level, and in significant communications efforts on behalf of women and girls.
We are particularly interested in a project addressing bias in big data and algorithms. Increasingly, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in both public and private decisions means that engaging with algorithmic systems is crucial to protecting civil rights and civil liberties in the twenty-first century. The ACLU is uniquely well-positioned to address these issues because it possesses deep expertise on both civil rights enforcement, and on the impacts of big-data driven tools and digital systems on equality. The Women’s Rights Project, Racial Justice Project and the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project work at the intersection of these technology-driven concerns, seeking to protect the rights of those most harmed by the explosive growth of these new systems—members of groups already marginalized by discrimination and exclusion.
Building on litigation already filed by the National ACLU and its affiliates relating to algorithmic discrimination, the fellow’s project will focus on one or both of the following two emerging areas, depending on their interest and the potential external sponsor:
(1) Challenging the practice of “Weblining” by developing litigation challenging creation of digital marketing tools on platforms that exclude users from receiving advertisements for economic opportunities, such as jobs, housing, or credit, based on discriminatory criteria including gender and race.
(2) Challenging the use of predictive analytics in child welfare interventions. The fellow will develop litigation challenging the secrecy surrounding use of predictive analytics for identifying families for investigation as well as family unification plans and removals.
Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, gender justice, racial justice, and/or eradicating employment, housing, credit, and algorithmic discrimination..
Willingness to work closely with the Women’s Rights Project through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest that includes a description of a project proposal (please indicate in your letter of interest whether you only seek sponsorship for your proposal or would be open to other ideas)
current resume
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of three references
Materials should be sent to hrjobsWRP@aclu.org referencing “2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Women’s Rights Project” in the subject line.
We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 10, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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 address that is not related to 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.”
May 21, 2019
Full time
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship - Women’s Rights Project, NY
Office: Legal Fellowships
Location: New York
MAY 8, 2019
Fall 2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Women’s Rights Project, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU invites second- or third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Women’s Rights Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2020.
OVERVIEW
The Women’s Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the rights of people living with HIV, freedom of religion and belief, and the rights of people with disabilities.
Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women's Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women’s full equality in American society. WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women and works to break down gender stereotypes that limit opportunities for individuals. Through litigation, advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and public education, WRP pushes for change and systemic reform in those institutions that perpetuate discrimination based on gender. WRP has been an active participant in virtually all of the major gender discrimination litigation in the Supreme Court, in advocacy efforts for women’s rights at the state and federal level, and in significant communications efforts on behalf of women and girls.
We are particularly interested in a project addressing bias in big data and algorithms. Increasingly, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in both public and private decisions means that engaging with algorithmic systems is crucial to protecting civil rights and civil liberties in the twenty-first century. The ACLU is uniquely well-positioned to address these issues because it possesses deep expertise on both civil rights enforcement, and on the impacts of big-data driven tools and digital systems on equality. The Women’s Rights Project, Racial Justice Project and the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project work at the intersection of these technology-driven concerns, seeking to protect the rights of those most harmed by the explosive growth of these new systems—members of groups already marginalized by discrimination and exclusion.
Building on litigation already filed by the National ACLU and its affiliates relating to algorithmic discrimination, the fellow’s project will focus on one or both of the following two emerging areas, depending on their interest and the potential external sponsor:
(1) Challenging the practice of “Weblining” by developing litigation challenging creation of digital marketing tools on platforms that exclude users from receiving advertisements for economic opportunities, such as jobs, housing, or credit, based on discriminatory criteria including gender and race.
(2) Challenging the use of predictive analytics in child welfare interventions. The fellow will develop litigation challenging the secrecy surrounding use of predictive analytics for identifying families for investigation as well as family unification plans and removals.
Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
Interview witnesses and potential clients.
Participate in discovery and trial practice.
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2020.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, gender justice, racial justice, and/or eradicating employment, housing, credit, and algorithmic discrimination..
Willingness to work closely with the Women’s Rights Project through the funding application process.
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale, to supplement the external funding.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit: a letter of interest that includes a description of a project proposal (please indicate in your letter of interest whether you only seek sponsorship for your proposal or would be open to other ideas)
current resume
legal writing sample
names and telephone numbers of three references
Materials should be sent to hrjobsWRP@aclu.org referencing “2020 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Women’s Rights Project” in the subject line.
We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 10, 2019.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.
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 address that is not related to 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.”
POSITION SUMMARY : River Network seeks an individual with experience in supporting effective organizations and coalitions and connecting diverse sets of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, motivated and highly organized, to join our team as Drinking Water Program Manager for the Great Lakes region (including WI, MI, MN, OH, IL, IN, PA and NY).
This position will be primarily focused on helping create a more informed and engaged regional network of advocates for safe, clean, affordable and sustainable drinking water. The position will serve as a connector, sharing water policy and funding approaches, best practices and success stories between groups across the region, and will support groups to plan for and deploy effective tools and approaches in their communities.
Our ideal candidate understands how small nonprofit organizations operate and has experience working with under-represented groups, particularly racially and ethnically diverse communities. With an emphasis on drinking water, this person will be a network hub and resource to support leaders, organizations, and collaborative efforts to define their goals and strategies; plan campaigns; strengthen their community organizing and civic engagement initiatives; and build effective, multi-stakeholder collaborative efforts for greater impact. The position will work with River Network colleagues and partners to identify opportunities and needs for activities such as trainings and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and to disseminate success stories and lessons learned to a broad, national audience.
The position needs to fully understand the expertise available through the River Network team, engage various team members in delivering support (e.g., science, policy, leadership development, etc.), and establish partnerships with others to fill knowledge gaps. In addition, the position collaborates with many other individuals, organizations, and funding entities across the region. This person must be flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. We are looking for candidates who have the skills and motivation to become a successful member of our nationally-dispersed team and who are excited about helping to connect all people to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water and to achieve a sustainable and healthy future for our nation’s rivers and waters.
ABOUT RIVER NETWORK: River Network envisions a future of clean and ample water for people and nature, where local caretakers are well-equipped, effective and courageous champions for our rivers. River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain all life. Visit http://www.rivernetwork.org to learn more about our current priorities, including our key issues areas fundamental to addressing today’s water crisis (i.e., clean, safe, affordable drinking water; flood- and drought-resilient cities and communities; healthy rivers in agricultural landscapes; and robust and effective water laws and policies) as outlined in River Network’s strategic plan . Our headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado with staff and contractors working from various locations across the U.S.
River Network is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas to achieve our mission. Through our programs, we seek to connect with all communities and increase the impact of their efforts to secure clean and ample water. River Network is intentional about our staffing and engagement practices and we strive to increase the diversity of our staff, board, members, and supporters with strategic recruitment and partnerships and an inclusive workplace culture.
May 10, 2019
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY : River Network seeks an individual with experience in supporting effective organizations and coalitions and connecting diverse sets of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, motivated and highly organized, to join our team as Drinking Water Program Manager for the Great Lakes region (including WI, MI, MN, OH, IL, IN, PA and NY).
This position will be primarily focused on helping create a more informed and engaged regional network of advocates for safe, clean, affordable and sustainable drinking water. The position will serve as a connector, sharing water policy and funding approaches, best practices and success stories between groups across the region, and will support groups to plan for and deploy effective tools and approaches in their communities.
Our ideal candidate understands how small nonprofit organizations operate and has experience working with under-represented groups, particularly racially and ethnically diverse communities. With an emphasis on drinking water, this person will be a network hub and resource to support leaders, organizations, and collaborative efforts to define their goals and strategies; plan campaigns; strengthen their community organizing and civic engagement initiatives; and build effective, multi-stakeholder collaborative efforts for greater impact. The position will work with River Network colleagues and partners to identify opportunities and needs for activities such as trainings and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and to disseminate success stories and lessons learned to a broad, national audience.
The position needs to fully understand the expertise available through the River Network team, engage various team members in delivering support (e.g., science, policy, leadership development, etc.), and establish partnerships with others to fill knowledge gaps. In addition, the position collaborates with many other individuals, organizations, and funding entities across the region. This person must be flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. We are looking for candidates who have the skills and motivation to become a successful member of our nationally-dispersed team and who are excited about helping to connect all people to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water and to achieve a sustainable and healthy future for our nation’s rivers and waters.
ABOUT RIVER NETWORK: River Network envisions a future of clean and ample water for people and nature, where local caretakers are well-equipped, effective and courageous champions for our rivers. River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain all life. Visit http://www.rivernetwork.org to learn more about our current priorities, including our key issues areas fundamental to addressing today’s water crisis (i.e., clean, safe, affordable drinking water; flood- and drought-resilient cities and communities; healthy rivers in agricultural landscapes; and robust and effective water laws and policies) as outlined in River Network’s strategic plan . Our headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado with staff and contractors working from various locations across the U.S.
River Network is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas to achieve our mission. Through our programs, we seek to connect with all communities and increase the impact of their efforts to secure clean and ample water. River Network is intentional about our staffing and engagement practices and we strive to increase the diversity of our staff, board, members, and supporters with strategic recruitment and partnerships and an inclusive workplace culture.
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Immigration Campaigns Manager [NPAD-09] - National Political Advocacy Department, DC
Office: National Offices, Washington, DC
Location: District of Columbia
MAY 8, 2019
Immigration Campaigns Manager [NPAD-09]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department, Washington, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
OVERVIEW
The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) of the ACLU’s National Office seeks applicants for an Immigration Campaigns Manager .
The Immigration Campaigns Manager will work to advance the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights federal and state agenda and is responsible for managing campaign strategies and tactics across our affiliates; for helping ACLU affiliate teams and their partners conceive, develop, build and execute campaigns that include coalition, field organizing, communications, legislative, litigation, and electoral strategies; and managing coordination between our affiliates, the national Immigrants’ Rights Campaign team, and other ACLU national program teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in campaign development and execution and a passion for immigrants’ rights.
The Immigration Campaigns Manager will join the Immigrants’ Rights Policy and Campaigns team, and work closely with others within the National ACLU office, as well as with campaign directors, political directors, organizers, and others at ACLU state affiliate offices, and with allies and partners throughout the country. This position is based in DC and is supervised by the Deputy National Political Director.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with ACLU affiliates in building campaign goals, strategies, tactics, coalitions, and budgets to reach desired outcomes in the federal, local, state legislative, administrative, and electoral arenas.
Develop campaign plan templates and training materials, and identify shared tools and technology needs, among other tools, to aid campaign development and implementation.
Develop campaign best practices and provide feedback to ensure consistent, high-level execution across campaigns.
Work closely with state campaign leadership in recruitment, hiring, and supervision strategies for campaign staff.
Partner with state leadership to develop and execute campaign goals and strategies that center the leadership and voices of impacted people and expand the base of ACLU immigration activists and leaders.
Identify and cultivate campaign capacity within ACLU affiliate offices.
Collaborate with the Deputy National Political Director in making affiliate campaign grants and providing feedback to affiliates on grant commitments.
Create opportunities for ongoing communication, engagement, training, and coordination among ACLU affiliate and national staff.
Participate in on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events, where needed.
Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further state-based and federal advocacy goals.
Demonstrate a 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, immigration status, and record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Manage contractors and or other staff who will assist in the development and or implementation of our capacity building and advocacy campaigns.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five to seven years of issue advocacy or electoral campaign experience at the federal, state, or local levels, including two years of campaign management experience.
Familiarity with campaign planning and management technology and software, including database tools like NGPVAN, Basecamp, etc.
Experience with campaign budgeting, evaluation, supervision, and metrics- driven planning and assessment.
Familiarity building, leading, and working within coalitions.
Experience working with impacted communities.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure.
Familiarity with immigration law and policy, the criminal justice system and with public policy and legislative processes is a plus.
Willingness to travel.
Commitment to mission of the ACLU.
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
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org – Reference [NPAD-09/ACLU-W] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
May 08, 2019
Full time
Immigration Campaigns Manager [NPAD-09] - National Political Advocacy Department, DC
Office: National Offices, Washington, DC
Location: District of Columbia
MAY 8, 2019
Immigration Campaigns Manager [NPAD-09]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department, Washington, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
OVERVIEW
The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) of the ACLU’s National Office seeks applicants for an Immigration Campaigns Manager .
The Immigration Campaigns Manager will work to advance the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights federal and state agenda and is responsible for managing campaign strategies and tactics across our affiliates; for helping ACLU affiliate teams and their partners conceive, develop, build and execute campaigns that include coalition, field organizing, communications, legislative, litigation, and electoral strategies; and managing coordination between our affiliates, the national Immigrants’ Rights Campaign team, and other ACLU national program teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in campaign development and execution and a passion for immigrants’ rights.
The Immigration Campaigns Manager will join the Immigrants’ Rights Policy and Campaigns team, and work closely with others within the National ACLU office, as well as with campaign directors, political directors, organizers, and others at ACLU state affiliate offices, and with allies and partners throughout the country. This position is based in DC and is supervised by the Deputy National Political Director.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with ACLU affiliates in building campaign goals, strategies, tactics, coalitions, and budgets to reach desired outcomes in the federal, local, state legislative, administrative, and electoral arenas.
Develop campaign plan templates and training materials, and identify shared tools and technology needs, among other tools, to aid campaign development and implementation.
Develop campaign best practices and provide feedback to ensure consistent, high-level execution across campaigns.
Work closely with state campaign leadership in recruitment, hiring, and supervision strategies for campaign staff.
Partner with state leadership to develop and execute campaign goals and strategies that center the leadership and voices of impacted people and expand the base of ACLU immigration activists and leaders.
Identify and cultivate campaign capacity within ACLU affiliate offices.
Collaborate with the Deputy National Political Director in making affiliate campaign grants and providing feedback to affiliates on grant commitments.
Create opportunities for ongoing communication, engagement, training, and coordination among ACLU affiliate and national staff.
Participate in on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events, where needed.
Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further state-based and federal advocacy goals.
Demonstrate a 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, immigration status, and record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Manage contractors and or other staff who will assist in the development and or implementation of our capacity building and advocacy campaigns.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five to seven years of issue advocacy or electoral campaign experience at the federal, state, or local levels, including two years of campaign management experience.
Familiarity with campaign planning and management technology and software, including database tools like NGPVAN, Basecamp, etc.
Experience with campaign budgeting, evaluation, supervision, and metrics- driven planning and assessment.
Familiarity building, leading, and working within coalitions.
Experience working with impacted communities.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure.
Familiarity with immigration law and policy, the criminal justice system and with public policy and legislative processes is a plus.
Willingness to travel.
Commitment to mission of the ACLU.
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
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org – Reference [NPAD-09/ACLU-W] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
Campaign Strategist [PAAU-16] - National Political Advocacy Department, NY or DC
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 7, 2019
Campaign Strategist [PAAU-16]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department
New York, NY or Washington, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than three million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU seeks applicants for a full-time Campaign Strategist. The position is based in New York, NY or Washington, DC.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU is one of the nation’s largest advocacy organizations. The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) was created in 2015 to strengthen the work of the ACLU at the federal, state and local levels of government. The department is harnessing the political power that comes from having demonstrated expertise and credibility, strategic and tactical know-how, wide-ranging partnerships and relationships, more than three million members and supporters, as well as on-the-ground reach through affiliates in every state.
NPAD staff are based primarily in Washington, DC and New York, and engage in advocacy campaigns, lobbying and grassroots organizing. Working in conjunction with our organizing teams, policy counsels and campaign strategists work together to plan issue campaigns. In addition, since 2018, the ACLU has engaged in a national effort to lift up civil rights and civil liberties issues through non-partisan electoral work.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with national staff and ACLU affiliates to develop campaign goals, strategies, tactics, and budgets to reach goals on specific issue areas at various levels of government.
Engage in issue campaign work (and potentially electoral work) to advance concrete policy goals.
Work with policy and organizing staff within the political advocacy department to design and carry out large-scale campaigns that build the ACLU’s political power.
Participate in on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events in priority states, where needed.
Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further advocacy goals.
Work with others in the ACLU to make campaign expenditures including, where appropriate, grants to affiliates, providing oversight and feedback to affiliates on grant commitments.
Demonstrate an ability to plan and facilitate campaign tactics, ranging from advertising work to driving constituent outreach to leveraging influential partners, working with other staff and vendors.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion 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, and record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Willingness to travel.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of three years’ organizing, issue advocacy, and/or electoral campaign experience at the federal, state, or local levels.
Experience doing advocacy or organizing on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns is preferred.
Experience doing grassroots organizing preferred.
Familiarity working within coalitions.
Experience with at least one issue area that is an ACLU priority is preferred.
Experience designing campaign strategy and tactics and executing campaign plans strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining poised under pressure.
Commitment to mission of the ACLU.
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
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org – Reference [PAAU-16] in the subject line . Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
May 08, 2019
Full time
Campaign Strategist [PAAU-16] - National Political Advocacy Department, NY or DC
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 7, 2019
Campaign Strategist [PAAU-16]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department
New York, NY or Washington, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than three million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU seeks applicants for a full-time Campaign Strategist. The position is based in New York, NY or Washington, DC.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU is one of the nation’s largest advocacy organizations. The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) was created in 2015 to strengthen the work of the ACLU at the federal, state and local levels of government. The department is harnessing the political power that comes from having demonstrated expertise and credibility, strategic and tactical know-how, wide-ranging partnerships and relationships, more than three million members and supporters, as well as on-the-ground reach through affiliates in every state.
NPAD staff are based primarily in Washington, DC and New York, and engage in advocacy campaigns, lobbying and grassroots organizing. Working in conjunction with our organizing teams, policy counsels and campaign strategists work together to plan issue campaigns. In addition, since 2018, the ACLU has engaged in a national effort to lift up civil rights and civil liberties issues through non-partisan electoral work.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with national staff and ACLU affiliates to develop campaign goals, strategies, tactics, and budgets to reach goals on specific issue areas at various levels of government.
Engage in issue campaign work (and potentially electoral work) to advance concrete policy goals.
Work with policy and organizing staff within the political advocacy department to design and carry out large-scale campaigns that build the ACLU’s political power.
Participate in on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events in priority states, where needed.
Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further advocacy goals.
Work with others in the ACLU to make campaign expenditures including, where appropriate, grants to affiliates, providing oversight and feedback to affiliates on grant commitments.
Demonstrate an ability to plan and facilitate campaign tactics, ranging from advertising work to driving constituent outreach to leveraging influential partners, working with other staff and vendors.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion 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, and record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Willingness to travel.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of three years’ organizing, issue advocacy, and/or electoral campaign experience at the federal, state, or local levels.
Experience doing advocacy or organizing on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns is preferred.
Experience doing grassroots organizing preferred.
Familiarity working within coalitions.
Experience with at least one issue area that is an ACLU priority is preferred.
Experience designing campaign strategy and tactics and executing campaign plans strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining poised under pressure.
Commitment to mission of the ACLU.
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
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org – Reference [PAAU-16] in the subject line . Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
Donor Data Coordinator [DEVF-116] - Development Department, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 7, 2019
Donor Data Coordinator [DEVF-116]
American Civil Liberties Union
Development Department, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than 1.5 million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Development Department of the National Office in New York City is seeking a full-time Donor Data Coordinator for the Development Operations Unit.
OVERVIEW
The Donor Data Coordinator will support the efforts of a newly created unit within Development Operations. The overall goal of the Donor Data unit is to ensure that Development data, processes and systems are aligned, optimized and leveraged in the most effective way to meet the organization’s nationwide fundraising goals. The primary focus of the role will be to manage and triage user requests; update the status of system and data hygiene projects; create campaign codes and provide administrative support to Deputy and Director of Development Operations. The Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director of Development Operations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With guidance from the National & Affiliate Donor Data managers, manage and triage data and report requests from Development users.
Respond to service requests from business users.
Manage request queue and ensure timely responses.
Monitor and report on data and issue tickets logged with the Training & Support Department related to use of the fundraising system.
Create fundraising campaign codes for all Development staff (National & Affiliates) to ensure data integrity.
Run and review data hygiene reports; identify bad data and correct as needed.
Merge duplicate accounts as needed.
Assist with troubleshooting of system and data issues in 360.
Assist with documenting Development data rules and processes and the formatting of data files for upload, as needed.
Write & run basic database queries as needed for troubleshooting.
Assist with training Development staff as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office; use 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.
Commit to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
1-2 years’ experience supporting database systems, preferably fundraising systems and/or advocacy systems in a nonprofit environment.
Excellent customer service skills required.
Experience working in nonprofit development and advocacy departments preferred.
Problem solving skills, decision-making ability, the ability to take initiative, be assertive and work on multiple tasks is highly desired.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and proof correspondence and documents.
Must be results driven, dependable and able to take ownership of work.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and work independently as well as part of a team, in a team focused environment that encourages collaboration and peer support.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
Basic SQL skills a plus, will train.
Experience with Salesforce.com, RoundCorner/NGO Connect, Jackson River Springboard, business intelligence tools, and related platforms strongly preferred.
Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), a resume to hrjobsDEVF@aclu.org . Reference [DEVF-116] in subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU email address. This email address is specific to the Development department postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The 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.”
May 08, 2019
Full time
Donor Data Coordinator [DEVF-116] - Development Department, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
MAY 7, 2019
Donor Data Coordinator [DEVF-116]
American Civil Liberties Union
Development Department, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than 1.5 million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Development Department of the National Office in New York City is seeking a full-time Donor Data Coordinator for the Development Operations Unit.
OVERVIEW
The Donor Data Coordinator will support the efforts of a newly created unit within Development Operations. The overall goal of the Donor Data unit is to ensure that Development data, processes and systems are aligned, optimized and leveraged in the most effective way to meet the organization’s nationwide fundraising goals. The primary focus of the role will be to manage and triage user requests; update the status of system and data hygiene projects; create campaign codes and provide administrative support to Deputy and Director of Development Operations. The Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director of Development Operations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With guidance from the National & Affiliate Donor Data managers, manage and triage data and report requests from Development users.
Respond to service requests from business users.
Manage request queue and ensure timely responses.
Monitor and report on data and issue tickets logged with the Training & Support Department related to use of the fundraising system.
Create fundraising campaign codes for all Development staff (National & Affiliates) to ensure data integrity.
Run and review data hygiene reports; identify bad data and correct as needed.
Merge duplicate accounts as needed.
Assist with troubleshooting of system and data issues in 360.
Assist with documenting Development data rules and processes and the formatting of data files for upload, as needed.
Write & run basic database queries as needed for troubleshooting.
Assist with training Development staff as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office; use 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.
Commit to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
1-2 years’ experience supporting database systems, preferably fundraising systems and/or advocacy systems in a nonprofit environment.
Excellent customer service skills required.
Experience working in nonprofit development and advocacy departments preferred.
Problem solving skills, decision-making ability, the ability to take initiative, be assertive and work on multiple tasks is highly desired.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and proof correspondence and documents.
Must be results driven, dependable and able to take ownership of work.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and work independently as well as part of a team, in a team focused environment that encourages collaboration and peer support.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
Basic SQL skills a plus, will train.
Experience with Salesforce.com, RoundCorner/NGO Connect, Jackson River Springboard, business intelligence tools, and related platforms strongly preferred.
Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), a resume to hrjobsDEVF@aclu.org . Reference [DEVF-116] in subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU email address. This email address is specific to the Development department postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The 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.”
Summer 2019 Graduate Internship - Research, Communications Department, NY
Office: National Internships › Communications Internships
Location: New York
MAY 7, 2019
SUMMER 2019 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
American Civil Liberties Union
Communications Department, New York
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York seeks applicants for its ACLU Research Internship. This particular internship reports to the ACLU Director of Research . The internship is full-time and requires a 10-week commitment beginning in June. A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit, but students with access to outside funding sources for the internship are encouraged to seek it.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and help manage database of current research literature, including conducting literature searches and reviews.
Identify key scholars, think tanks, and advocacy organizations conducting relevant research and support development of connections with these individuals and organizations.
Provide editing and proofreading support of materials for internal and external audiences, such as reports and presentations.
Track impact of ACLU research reports through quantitative and qualitative metrics.
Provide support to new research through research reviews, identification and assessment of data sources, and evaluation of potential methodologies.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Current graduate student in social sciences (e.g. sociology, criminology, public health, economics, public policy), with a focus in criminal justice, voting rights, or immigrant rights.
Training and experience in empirical research methods, quantitative and/or qualitative.
Interest in using research to further social justice.
Interest in working in applied research at a non-profit, civil rights organization.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong editing and writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, comfort in using technology, such as video conferencing.
Demonstrate a commitment working in an 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, record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter describing your interest in research and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during graduate school; a current resume; and a list of three references to hrjobsCOMM@aclu.org . Reference [ACLU Research Internship] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to ACLU Communications postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
The 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 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.”
May 07, 2019
Intern
Summer 2019 Graduate Internship - Research, Communications Department, NY
Office: National Internships › Communications Internships
Location: New York
MAY 7, 2019
SUMMER 2019 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
American Civil Liberties Union
Communications Department, New York
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York seeks applicants for its ACLU Research Internship. This particular internship reports to the ACLU Director of Research . The internship is full-time and requires a 10-week commitment beginning in June. A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit, but students with access to outside funding sources for the internship are encouraged to seek it.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and help manage database of current research literature, including conducting literature searches and reviews.
Identify key scholars, think tanks, and advocacy organizations conducting relevant research and support development of connections with these individuals and organizations.
Provide editing and proofreading support of materials for internal and external audiences, such as reports and presentations.
Track impact of ACLU research reports through quantitative and qualitative metrics.
Provide support to new research through research reviews, identification and assessment of data sources, and evaluation of potential methodologies.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Current graduate student in social sciences (e.g. sociology, criminology, public health, economics, public policy), with a focus in criminal justice, voting rights, or immigrant rights.
Training and experience in empirical research methods, quantitative and/or qualitative.
Interest in using research to further social justice.
Interest in working in applied research at a non-profit, civil rights organization.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong editing and writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, comfort in using technology, such as video conferencing.
Demonstrate a commitment working in an 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, record of arrest or conviction.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter describing your interest in research and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during graduate school; a current resume; and a list of three references to hrjobsCOMM@aclu.org . Reference [ACLU Research Internship] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to ACLU Communications postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
The 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 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.”
American Civil Liberties Union
San Francisco, CA, USA
Paralegal [DRP-05] - Disability Rights Program, SF
Office: National Offices, California
Location: California
APRIL 30, 2019
Paralegal [DRP-05]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Disability Rights Program, San Francisco
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, fighting to integrate people with disabilities in the community, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Disability Rights Program in the National office in San Francisco is seeking applicants for a full-time Paralegal position.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU Legal Department is headquartered in New York and has two programs that are housed in San Francisco, the Disability Rights Program and the Immigrants’ Rights Project.
The Disability Rights Program litigates and advocates in our priority areas of voting, education, autonomy, and criminal justice and also provides support to affiliates and the National office on disability rights issues that intersect with core civil liberties.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and file legal pleadings; arrange for service of legal documents; prepare and serve discovery documents; conduct research on court rules and procedures
Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and internal litigation tracking systems including case summaries and calendar of litigation deadlines and court dates
Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including maintaining calendars, preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports
Respond to requests for legal assistance
Update content on the ACLU website and intranet
Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for intern positions
Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
Work collaboratively with other support staff in both New York and San Francisco offices to ensure that office systems run smoothly
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences with 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
Handle special projects and other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
A minimum of two years’ paralegal, administrative support or related experience preferred
Experience with the disability community preferred
Strong research skills, including internet research, required
Must be well organized, efficient, self-motivated able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously see them through to completion, and work well under tight deadlines.
Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with spreadsheets preferred
Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, mail merges, and creating/inserting macros
Basic knowledge of Westlaw is preferred
Experience with web design, layout, and electronic posting of content is a plus
Commitment to public interest work and to civil liberties in particular is essential
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers compensation commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons should submit a cover letter (include salary requirements), resume, a non-fiction writing sample (sample will not be returned) and three (3) references by email to hrjobsDRP@aclu.org – Reference [DRP-05] in the subject line.
Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the Disability Rights Program posting. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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 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.”
May 07, 2019
Full time
Paralegal [DRP-05] - Disability Rights Program, SF
Office: National Offices, California
Location: California
APRIL 30, 2019
Paralegal [DRP-05]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Disability Rights Program, San Francisco
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, fighting to integrate people with disabilities in the community, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Disability Rights Program in the National office in San Francisco is seeking applicants for a full-time Paralegal position.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU Legal Department is headquartered in New York and has two programs that are housed in San Francisco, the Disability Rights Program and the Immigrants’ Rights Project.
The Disability Rights Program litigates and advocates in our priority areas of voting, education, autonomy, and criminal justice and also provides support to affiliates and the National office on disability rights issues that intersect with core civil liberties.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and file legal pleadings; arrange for service of legal documents; prepare and serve discovery documents; conduct research on court rules and procedures
Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and internal litigation tracking systems including case summaries and calendar of litigation deadlines and court dates
Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including maintaining calendars, preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports
Respond to requests for legal assistance
Update content on the ACLU website and intranet
Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for intern positions
Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers
Work collaboratively with other support staff in both New York and San Francisco offices to ensure that office systems run smoothly
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences with 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
Handle special projects and other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
A minimum of two years’ paralegal, administrative support or related experience preferred
Experience with the disability community preferred
Strong research skills, including internet research, required
Must be well organized, efficient, self-motivated able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously see them through to completion, and work well under tight deadlines.
Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with spreadsheets preferred
Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, mail merges, and creating/inserting macros
Basic knowledge of Westlaw is preferred
Experience with web design, layout, and electronic posting of content is a plus
Commitment to public interest work and to civil liberties in particular is essential
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers compensation commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons should submit a cover letter (include salary requirements), resume, a non-fiction writing sample (sample will not be returned) and three (3) references by email to hrjobsDRP@aclu.org – Reference [DRP-05] in the subject line.
Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the Disability Rights Program posting. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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 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.”
National Distributed Organizer [NPAD-30] - National Political Advocacy Department, NY, DC or Remote
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
APRIL 30, 2019
National Distributed Organizer [NPAD-30]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department
New York, NY, Washington, DC or Remote
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
OVERVIEW
The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) was created in 2015 to strengthen the work of the ACLU at the federal, state and local levels of government. The department is harnessing the political power that comes from having more than one million members and supporters, as well as affiliates in every state. It has also launched a grassroots organizing program to put the collective power of the American people behind the ACLU’s campaigns to defend our civil liberties under the Trump administration.
The National Distributed Organizer will be part of the Organizing team and will work to mobilize volunteers and grow our base of support. An ideal candidate possesses knowledge of grassroots organizing with expertise in digital organizing tools such as Slack, HubDialer, Relay, ActionKit, and VAN to assemble and support massive teams of remote volunteers on key campaign moments across our issue priority. The positions will be based in either the New York or Washington, D.C. office, or will work remotely. The position reports to the Deputy National Organizing Director.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and design organizing and volunteer engagement plans for distributed organizing; evaluate results and make modifications, as needed.
Lead volunteer team, by developing close relationships with volunteers using tools such as Slack, Relay, and other various platforms.
Recruit, train, manage and generate compelling actions and tactics to cultivate engagement across our volunteer base.
Produce clearly-written and compelling call scripts for affiliate led and national campaigns on a tight deadline.
Collaborate with fellow national and/or affiliate organizing team members, cross team collaboration with other departments, and partnerships with other grassroots groups to strategize and execute state and national campaigns.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
1-2 years’ grassroots organizing experience, especially in a campaign environment (issue campaigns or electoral efforts).
Digital and/or distributed organizing experience strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with team members and volunteers, both near and far.
Previous experience preferred with importing/exporting and segmenting call lists via platforms such as HubDialer, ActionKit, and VAN (experience with HubDialer or other phone banking platforms required).
Previous experience with Slack and Relay preferred.
Comfort and ability working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed related to peak volunteer engagement times.
Ability to take initiative and see projects through to completion.
Ability to pay consistent attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to demonstrate grace under pressure.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and a relevant writing sample to: hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org – reference [NPAD-30] in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The 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: hrjobsNPAD@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.”
May 07, 2019
Full time
National Distributed Organizer [NPAD-30] - National Political Advocacy Department, NY, DC or Remote
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
APRIL 30, 2019
National Distributed Organizer [NPAD-30]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department
New York, NY, Washington, DC or Remote
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
OVERVIEW
The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) was created in 2015 to strengthen the work of the ACLU at the federal, state and local levels of government. The department is harnessing the political power that comes from having more than one million members and supporters, as well as affiliates in every state. It has also launched a grassroots organizing program to put the collective power of the American people behind the ACLU’s campaigns to defend our civil liberties under the Trump administration.
The National Distributed Organizer will be part of the Organizing team and will work to mobilize volunteers and grow our base of support. An ideal candidate possesses knowledge of grassroots organizing with expertise in digital organizing tools such as Slack, HubDialer, Relay, ActionKit, and VAN to assemble and support massive teams of remote volunteers on key campaign moments across our issue priority. The positions will be based in either the New York or Washington, D.C. office, or will work remotely. The position reports to the Deputy National Organizing Director.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and design organizing and volunteer engagement plans for distributed organizing; evaluate results and make modifications, as needed.
Lead volunteer team, by developing close relationships with volunteers using tools such as Slack, Relay, and other various platforms.
Recruit, train, manage and generate compelling actions and tactics to cultivate engagement across our volunteer base.
Produce clearly-written and compelling call scripts for affiliate led and national campaigns on a tight deadline.
Collaborate with fellow national and/or affiliate organizing team members, cross team collaboration with other departments, and partnerships with other grassroots groups to strategize and execute state and national campaigns.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
1-2 years’ grassroots organizing experience, especially in a campaign environment (issue campaigns or electoral efforts).
Digital and/or distributed organizing experience strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with team members and volunteers, both near and far.
Previous experience preferred with importing/exporting and segmenting call lists via platforms such as HubDialer, ActionKit, and VAN (experience with HubDialer or other phone banking platforms required).
Previous experience with Slack and Relay preferred.
Comfort and ability working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed related to peak volunteer engagement times.
Ability to take initiative and see projects through to completion.
Ability to pay consistent attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to demonstrate grace under pressure.
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and a relevant writing sample to: hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org – reference [NPAD-30] in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The 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: hrjobsNPAD@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.”
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Fall 2019 Legal Internship / Externship Opportunity - Voting Rights Project, DC
Office: National Internships › Legal Internships
Location: District of Columbia
APRIL 24, 2019
Fall 2019 LEGAL INTERNSHIP / EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE TO SECOND AND THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Voting Rights Project, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Voting Rights Project of the ACLU has been an established and recognized national leader in the field of voting rights for more than 50 years. The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach, combating voter suppression measures through a combination of legislative advocacy and litigation, and has active cases in over a dozen states. A commitment to racial justice is the core of the Project’s work, and is the lens through which the Voting Rights Project views voting rights controversies.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
The Voting Rights Project of the ACLU’s National Office in Washington, D.C. seeks a legal intern for the Fall of 2019 to work on active litigation and other research projects. The intern will primarily be working closely with a team of VRP attorneys to enforce the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (also known as the federal “Motor-Voter Law”), which requires states to provide voter registration services at DMVs and public assistance offices.
Preference will be given to those applying for a full-time semester-long externship. However, applicants for a part-time internship will also be considered. A part-time internship requires a semester-long commitment and a minimum of 15 hours per week. Arrangements can be made with the student’s law school for a work/study stipend or course credit.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Voting Rights Project team on:
All aspects of litigation, including drafting of memoranda, complaints, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and pleadings
Conducting legal, factual, and policy research
Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims
Handling special projects as assigned
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The internship is open to law students who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences, with a preference for applicants who have completed their second year. Interns should possess the following:
Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills
The initiative to see projects through to completion
A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social and racial justice
The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
A 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 the mission of the ACLU
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter describing your interest, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during law school and whether you are applying for a full time or part time internship; and resume to HRJobsVRP@aclu.org . Reference [VRP DC Fall 2019 Legal Internship] in the subject line. Note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address and is specific to Voting Rights Project postings.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible as decisions are made on a rolling basis.
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
The 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.”
Apr 29, 2019
Intern
Fall 2019 Legal Internship / Externship Opportunity - Voting Rights Project, DC
Office: National Internships › Legal Internships
Location: District of Columbia
APRIL 24, 2019
Fall 2019 LEGAL INTERNSHIP / EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE TO SECOND AND THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Voting Rights Project, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The Voting Rights Project of the ACLU has been an established and recognized national leader in the field of voting rights for more than 50 years. The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach, combating voter suppression measures through a combination of legislative advocacy and litigation, and has active cases in over a dozen states. A commitment to racial justice is the core of the Project’s work, and is the lens through which the Voting Rights Project views voting rights controversies.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
The Voting Rights Project of the ACLU’s National Office in Washington, D.C. seeks a legal intern for the Fall of 2019 to work on active litigation and other research projects. The intern will primarily be working closely with a team of VRP attorneys to enforce the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (also known as the federal “Motor-Voter Law”), which requires states to provide voter registration services at DMVs and public assistance offices.
Preference will be given to those applying for a full-time semester-long externship. However, applicants for a part-time internship will also be considered. A part-time internship requires a semester-long commitment and a minimum of 15 hours per week. Arrangements can be made with the student’s law school for a work/study stipend or course credit.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Voting Rights Project team on:
All aspects of litigation, including drafting of memoranda, complaints, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and pleadings
Conducting legal, factual, and policy research
Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims
Handling special projects as assigned
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The internship is open to law students who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences, with a preference for applicants who have completed their second year. Interns should possess the following:
Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills
The initiative to see projects through to completion
A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social and racial justice
The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
A 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 the mission of the ACLU
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter describing your interest, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during law school and whether you are applying for a full time or part time internship; and resume to HRJobsVRP@aclu.org . Reference [VRP DC Fall 2019 Legal Internship] in the subject line. Note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address and is specific to Voting Rights Project postings.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible as decisions are made on a rolling basis.
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
The 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.”
CADC, LLC is seeking qualified, highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Field Organizer. Field Organizers serve an important role on the front lines of today’s progressive fights, and organizer experience is vital to any seeking a career in politics.
CADC specializes in direct voter contact on behalf of progressive candidates and causes. CADC’s leadership has decades of combined experience with campaigns of all shapes and sizes, from the DSCC and DCCC to national issue advocacy campaigns and municipal races.
Field Organizers (FOs) are responsible for the day-to-day recruitment, instruction and management of canvass teams. Successful applicants will possess at least three months of canvass or field experience on a candidate or issue advocacy campaign. Canvass experience is preferred. FOs report directly to the Regional Field Director.
Applicants for the position must possess strong organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. They must also be willing to relocate as necessary, possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. The willingness to work extended hours and weekends is also required.
Field Organizer Responsibilities
Recruitment, Hiring and Training
Assisting the Regional Field Director in all canvasser recruitment activities and ensuring that recruitment goals are achieved throughout the duration of the program
Implementing, under the supervision of the Regional Field Director, the complete vetting, interviewing and hiring of all successful applicants
Ensuring the successful training and orientation of all canvassers
Canvasser Management
Providing canvass teams with the positive leadership culture, resources, guidance and technical support required to succeed during each phase of the program while ensuring compliance with all CADC policies and best practices
Ensuring that all canvasses are launched and completed in a timely, orderly fashion
Promoting the continued development of canvass teams in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities over the course of the program
Accountability
Communicating all pertinent on-the-ground information to, and providing timely response to requests from, the canvassers under your direction
Ensuring that canvass teams properly perform their roles and maintain accurate and reliable data
Providing the Regional Field Director with daily quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience
A minimum of three months field experience.
Proficiency with VAN, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
Previous payroll experience is a plus.
Skills
A strong commitment to progressive values, including diversity, equality for all and economic justice.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
An understanding and appreciation of the urgent nature and time demands of campaigns.
Miscellaneous
Willingness to work long hours and weekends.
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and an ability to relocate as needed.
Working laptop.
Conversational or Fluent in Spanish.
Compensation and Application Submission
CADC offers a highly competitive salary, based on experience. This position is salaried, full-time, short-term position.
Application Deadline: ASAP
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@cadc-llc.com as soon as possible.
Apr 29, 2019
Seasonal
CADC, LLC is seeking qualified, highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Field Organizer. Field Organizers serve an important role on the front lines of today’s progressive fights, and organizer experience is vital to any seeking a career in politics.
CADC specializes in direct voter contact on behalf of progressive candidates and causes. CADC’s leadership has decades of combined experience with campaigns of all shapes and sizes, from the DSCC and DCCC to national issue advocacy campaigns and municipal races.
Field Organizers (FOs) are responsible for the day-to-day recruitment, instruction and management of canvass teams. Successful applicants will possess at least three months of canvass or field experience on a candidate or issue advocacy campaign. Canvass experience is preferred. FOs report directly to the Regional Field Director.
Applicants for the position must possess strong organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. They must also be willing to relocate as necessary, possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. The willingness to work extended hours and weekends is also required.
Field Organizer Responsibilities
Recruitment, Hiring and Training
Assisting the Regional Field Director in all canvasser recruitment activities and ensuring that recruitment goals are achieved throughout the duration of the program
Implementing, under the supervision of the Regional Field Director, the complete vetting, interviewing and hiring of all successful applicants
Ensuring the successful training and orientation of all canvassers
Canvasser Management
Providing canvass teams with the positive leadership culture, resources, guidance and technical support required to succeed during each phase of the program while ensuring compliance with all CADC policies and best practices
Ensuring that all canvasses are launched and completed in a timely, orderly fashion
Promoting the continued development of canvass teams in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities over the course of the program
Accountability
Communicating all pertinent on-the-ground information to, and providing timely response to requests from, the canvassers under your direction
Ensuring that canvass teams properly perform their roles and maintain accurate and reliable data
Providing the Regional Field Director with daily quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience
A minimum of three months field experience.
Proficiency with VAN, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
Previous payroll experience is a plus.
Skills
A strong commitment to progressive values, including diversity, equality for all and economic justice.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
An understanding and appreciation of the urgent nature and time demands of campaigns.
Miscellaneous
Willingness to work long hours and weekends.
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and an ability to relocate as needed.
Working laptop.
Conversational or Fluent in Spanish.
Compensation and Application Submission
CADC offers a highly competitive salary, based on experience. This position is salaried, full-time, short-term position.
Application Deadline: ASAP
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@cadc-llc.com as soon as possible.
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Digital Organizer reports directly to the Associate Director of Digital Media and Marketing and helps create content and manage campaigns and assets for the Human Rights Campaign’s online properties, primarily focusing on HRC’s website and social media properties.
Position Responsibilities:
Participate in the daily maintenance of HRC’s online properties including content updates, internal requests and microsites
Coordinate campaign projects from conception to implementation including online presence, social outreach, videos and marketing
Work with programs to help maximize their online presence through campaign and content development, specifically on www.hrc.org
Play an integral role in the upcoming redesign of www.hrc.org, including liaising with outside vendors and internal stakeholders, overseeing project timelines and deliverables, and managing website content.
Amplify the electoral work of our field organizers, volunteers, communications team, stakeholders, and principals via online and offline engagement strategies.
Review support requests and respond to tickets
Maintain the integrity and quality of HRC’s online properties through ongoing review and maintenance, quality assurance testing, updating out-of-date content and purging/archiving expired content
Help maintain and enforce editorial style guidelines
Produce creative content for HRC’s social networking sites
Assist in the execution of rapid response social media
Recommend and initiate the use of new technologies and improvements to our work
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent in work experience) is required with at least two to four years’ work experience in digital organizing
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in organizing online and offline
Strong skills with social media, Microsoft Office applications and Google Apps (Gmail,Google Docs and Drive)
Ability to handle multiple projects at once, to keep pace with the 24-hour news cycle and work quickly and accurately
Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires evening and weekend work.
Experience with web content management systems, preferably Expression Engine, support ticketing systems, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media and social media analytics tools, such as Simply Measured.
Must be a proactive self-starter
Flexibility and willingness to take on routine tasks as needed.
Team player and a positive attitude are necessary, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and focus on details and follow-up
Well-rounded, creative type with a talent for communicating online
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop or other graphic editing applications
Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ equality
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Apr 10, 2019
Full time
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Digital Organizer reports directly to the Associate Director of Digital Media and Marketing and helps create content and manage campaigns and assets for the Human Rights Campaign’s online properties, primarily focusing on HRC’s website and social media properties.
Position Responsibilities:
Participate in the daily maintenance of HRC’s online properties including content updates, internal requests and microsites
Coordinate campaign projects from conception to implementation including online presence, social outreach, videos and marketing
Work with programs to help maximize their online presence through campaign and content development, specifically on www.hrc.org
Play an integral role in the upcoming redesign of www.hrc.org, including liaising with outside vendors and internal stakeholders, overseeing project timelines and deliverables, and managing website content.
Amplify the electoral work of our field organizers, volunteers, communications team, stakeholders, and principals via online and offline engagement strategies.
Review support requests and respond to tickets
Maintain the integrity and quality of HRC’s online properties through ongoing review and maintenance, quality assurance testing, updating out-of-date content and purging/archiving expired content
Help maintain and enforce editorial style guidelines
Produce creative content for HRC’s social networking sites
Assist in the execution of rapid response social media
Recommend and initiate the use of new technologies and improvements to our work
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent in work experience) is required with at least two to four years’ work experience in digital organizing
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in organizing online and offline
Strong skills with social media, Microsoft Office applications and Google Apps (Gmail,Google Docs and Drive)
Ability to handle multiple projects at once, to keep pace with the 24-hour news cycle and work quickly and accurately
Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires evening and weekend work.
Experience with web content management systems, preferably Expression Engine, support ticketing systems, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media and social media analytics tools, such as Simply Measured.
Must be a proactive self-starter
Flexibility and willingness to take on routine tasks as needed.
Team player and a positive attitude are necessary, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and focus on details and follow-up
Well-rounded, creative type with a talent for communicating online
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop or other graphic editing applications
Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ equality
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Deputy National Organizing Director [PAAU-10] - National Political Advocacy Department, NY or DC
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
APRIL 9, 2019
Deputy National Organizing Director [PAAU-10]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department
New York, NY or Washington, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than three million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The National Political Advocacy Department based in Washington, DC and New York, NY, seeks applicants for a full-time Deputy National Organizing Director.
OVERVIEW
The Deputy National Organizing Director will serve a critical function within the National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD). The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, possess demonstrated experience across a range of fields including managing organizers, distributed and digital organizing, program planning, and be able to work independently to identify projects that help drive the political conversation and achieve political advocacy objectives, while building long-term capacity for the national and state level organizations. The position will be responsible for managing the People Power program, helping to further develop the ACLU’s grassroots organizing culture and capacity, planning and managing distributed organizing campaigns, proactively producing best practices, trainings and resources for state affiliates, and connecting grassroots organizing with successful earned media coverage. This role will principally be responsible for managing the distributed organizing pod, managing a staff who executes the national distributed program People Power, national distributed volunteer teams and People Power email and social media. The Deputy Director will provide management and operational support to the Organizing team broadly. They will work collaboratively with policy and campaign staff within NPAD, as well as staff in other departments such as Digital, Communications, Analytics, state affiliate staff, affiliate support staff and others in the institution to help improve the grassroots organizing capabilities of the ACLU to help advance political advocacy objectives.
The position reports to the National Organizing Director.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and assist in planning nationwide campaigns and major state and regional campaigns and events with policy and campaign staff within NPAD.
Collaborate with colleagues beyond NPAD in the ACLU’s legal, communications, and digital departments, ACLU state affiliates, national coalitions, and other allies as necessary.
Manage staff, including remote staff, for program success and professional growth.
Closely track political developments, and identify strategic organizing and advocacy opportunities for the ACLU, including opportunities for multi-state or nationwide program or technology solutions.
Identify and execute grassroots engagement experimentation, collect and analyze data and make results-based recommendations.
Generate and share reports, updates and analysis of organizing programs for organizational improvement and understanding.
Help shape ACLU’s grassroots engagement on key political issues and pending legislation.
Work across a spectrum of issues that concern the ACLU.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in political, advocacy and/or issue campaigns required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience managing candidate or issue campaign teams or advanced degree in Leadership, Management, or Organizational Development required.
Experience with digital or distributed organizing.
Experience developing, executing and/or evaluating data-driven programs, experiments/tests and/or pilot projects.
Strong communication skills in order to convey complex concepts, research and analysis in a clear and concise manner.
Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Excellent analytical, writing and organizational skills.
Track record of working collaboratively to bring projects to successful completion.
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
Please send a cover letter and resume to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org . Reference [PAAU-10] in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The 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.”
Apr 10, 2019
Full time
Deputy National Organizing Director [PAAU-10] - National Political Advocacy Department, NY or DC
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
APRIL 9, 2019
Deputy National Organizing Director [PAAU-10]
American Civil Liberties Union
National Political Advocacy Department
New York, NY or Washington, DC
For nearly 100 years, the 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, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than three million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
The National Political Advocacy Department based in Washington, DC and New York, NY, seeks applicants for a full-time Deputy National Organizing Director.
OVERVIEW
The Deputy National Organizing Director will serve a critical function within the National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD). The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, possess demonstrated experience across a range of fields including managing organizers, distributed and digital organizing, program planning, and be able to work independently to identify projects that help drive the political conversation and achieve political advocacy objectives, while building long-term capacity for the national and state level organizations. The position will be responsible for managing the People Power program, helping to further develop the ACLU’s grassroots organizing culture and capacity, planning and managing distributed organizing campaigns, proactively producing best practices, trainings and resources for state affiliates, and connecting grassroots organizing with successful earned media coverage. This role will principally be responsible for managing the distributed organizing pod, managing a staff who executes the national distributed program People Power, national distributed volunteer teams and People Power email and social media. The Deputy Director will provide management and operational support to the Organizing team broadly. They will work collaboratively with policy and campaign staff within NPAD, as well as staff in other departments such as Digital, Communications, Analytics, state affiliate staff, affiliate support staff and others in the institution to help improve the grassroots organizing capabilities of the ACLU to help advance political advocacy objectives.
The position reports to the National Organizing Director.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and assist in planning nationwide campaigns and major state and regional campaigns and events with policy and campaign staff within NPAD.
Collaborate with colleagues beyond NPAD in the ACLU’s legal, communications, and digital departments, ACLU state affiliates, national coalitions, and other allies as necessary.
Manage staff, including remote staff, for program success and professional growth.
Closely track political developments, and identify strategic organizing and advocacy opportunities for the ACLU, including opportunities for multi-state or nationwide program or technology solutions.
Identify and execute grassroots engagement experimentation, collect and analyze data and make results-based recommendations.
Generate and share reports, updates and analysis of organizing programs for organizational improvement and understanding.
Help shape ACLU’s grassroots engagement on key political issues and pending legislation.
Work across a spectrum of issues that concern the ACLU.
Demonstrate a 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.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in political, advocacy and/or issue campaigns required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience managing candidate or issue campaign teams or advanced degree in Leadership, Management, or Organizational Development required.
Experience with digital or distributed organizing.
Experience developing, executing and/or evaluating data-driven programs, experiments/tests and/or pilot projects.
Strong communication skills in order to convey complex concepts, research and analysis in a clear and concise manner.
Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Excellent analytical, writing and organizational skills.
Track record of working collaboratively to bring projects to successful completion.
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
Please send a cover letter and resume to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org . Reference [PAAU-10] in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.
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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The 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.”
King County Council
516 3rd Avenue, Room 1200, Seattle, WA, USA
This position will remain open until filled but the screening process will move quickly. In order to be considered for the first round of interviews, please submit your application materials no later than April 19, 2019 before 11:59 p.m.
The King County Council is looking for a skilled and motivated individual, with a passion for community engagement to advance equity and social justice in King County. The Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Director works with communities across the county to ensure the Council understands the broad spectrum of issues facing the County, as well as the people we serve. The ESJ Director also shares the Council's positions and policies with communities across King County .
The successful candidate is a leader with a proven track record of carrying out equity and social justice efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Council staff and play a role in ensuring residents receive quality regional services and foster effective partnerships with communities within King County.
This position requires a self-starter with a keen political acumen , cultural competence and experience working and building trusted relationships with underserved communities. The Equity and Social Justice Director is a salaried, at-will, overtime exempt classification. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff, but is responsive to all members of the council.
Apr 01, 2019
Full time
This position will remain open until filled but the screening process will move quickly. In order to be considered for the first round of interviews, please submit your application materials no later than April 19, 2019 before 11:59 p.m.
The King County Council is looking for a skilled and motivated individual, with a passion for community engagement to advance equity and social justice in King County. The Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Director works with communities across the county to ensure the Council understands the broad spectrum of issues facing the County, as well as the people we serve. The ESJ Director also shares the Council's positions and policies with communities across King County .
The successful candidate is a leader with a proven track record of carrying out equity and social justice efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Council staff and play a role in ensuring residents receive quality regional services and foster effective partnerships with communities within King County.
This position requires a self-starter with a keen political acumen , cultural competence and experience working and building trusted relationships with underserved communities. The Equity and Social Justice Director is a salaried, at-will, overtime exempt classification. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff, but is responsive to all members of the council.
Center for Science in the Public Interest
1220 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) led efforts to win passage of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (to improve school food), Food Safety Modernization Act, Menu Labeling, and Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act. The Policy Fellow will work with CSPI’s policy team and will advocate for improved local, state and federal food and nutrition policies, and engage organizations, health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in adopting and supporting nutrition policies.
This position is a paid, 12-month fellowship and reports to the Senior Policy Associate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support initiatives to drive market-facing levers and solutions, including public food purchasing (procurement) policies, to create a food environment that supports, rather than undermines, healthy eating.
Cultivate support for nutrition policies from health professionals, organizations, coalitions, university faculty, and concerned citizens.
Research and write reports, fact sheets, correspondence, social media, and other advocacy materials.
Provide technical assistance and strategic advice to state and local advocates and policymakers.
Represent CSPI in coalitions and meetings.
Identify and analyze federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and other policies.
Assist with other projects, as needed.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MPP) in health, policy, or nutrition or Bachelor of Science and 3 years of policy or government experience.
Commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.
Outstanding research and writing skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret articles from professional journals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects.
Intellectual agility and the ability to operate on deadlines and as part of a rigorous and fast-paced team.
Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders in a persuasive, credible, and professional manner.
Proficiency with MSOffice applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with social media and other web-based advocacy tools.
Ability to work additional hours as needed.
CSPI is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI provides valuable, objective information to the public, represents citizens' interests before governmental bodies, and serves as a watchdog over industry. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter (NAH), the nation's largest‑circulation nutrition newsletter, and is supported by the subscribers to NAH, donors, and foundation grants.
To Apply
Please email your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, and résumé to hr@cspinet.org . Include “Fellow-lulac” in the subject line.
CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. CSPI is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Feb 10, 2019
Full time
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) led efforts to win passage of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (to improve school food), Food Safety Modernization Act, Menu Labeling, and Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act. The Policy Fellow will work with CSPI’s policy team and will advocate for improved local, state and federal food and nutrition policies, and engage organizations, health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in adopting and supporting nutrition policies.
This position is a paid, 12-month fellowship and reports to the Senior Policy Associate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support initiatives to drive market-facing levers and solutions, including public food purchasing (procurement) policies, to create a food environment that supports, rather than undermines, healthy eating.
Cultivate support for nutrition policies from health professionals, organizations, coalitions, university faculty, and concerned citizens.
Research and write reports, fact sheets, correspondence, social media, and other advocacy materials.
Provide technical assistance and strategic advice to state and local advocates and policymakers.
Represent CSPI in coalitions and meetings.
Identify and analyze federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and other policies.
Assist with other projects, as needed.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MPP) in health, policy, or nutrition or Bachelor of Science and 3 years of policy or government experience.
Commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.
Outstanding research and writing skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret articles from professional journals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects.
Intellectual agility and the ability to operate on deadlines and as part of a rigorous and fast-paced team.
Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders in a persuasive, credible, and professional manner.
Proficiency with MSOffice applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with social media and other web-based advocacy tools.
Ability to work additional hours as needed.
CSPI is a non-profit health-advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI provides valuable, objective information to the public, represents citizens' interests before governmental bodies, and serves as a watchdog over industry. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter (NAH), the nation's largest‑circulation nutrition newsletter, and is supported by the subscribers to NAH, donors, and foundation grants.
To Apply
Please email your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, and résumé to hr@cspinet.org . Include “Fellow-lulac” in the subject line.
CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. CSPI is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Oregon Health Authority is modernizing and expanding their Tribal Affairs Department and currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Policy Analyst with Tribal Affairs experienc e to join an excellent team and work to advance their Traibal Affairs operations. The Oregon Health Authority promotes health equity by developing policies and programs to eliminate health disparities and reach health equity for all Oregonians. What you will do! As a Tribal Affairs Policy Analyst, you will work alongside the Tribal Affairs Director to support the work of Tribal Affairs. You will work with Program Directors, and other staff within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in the planning and implementation of policies and programs impacting tribal members. You will also assist with evaluating program operations, planning improvements and implementing changes in policy, procedures and rules. In this role, your responsibilities will include: supporting policy analysis and implementation of the Tribal Consultation Policy; identifying critical events, including-state plan amendments, waivers and rules; compiling information; sending Dear Tribal Leaders Letters (DTLL); assisting in scheduling consultation meetings; taking meeting minutes and providing any needed follow-up; and collecting and reporting performance evaluation data including reporting for the OHA Performance Management System. Additionally, you will be involved in the following activities in a project management capacity: policy compliance, you will review and track agency-wide rulemaking; reviewing upcoming changes to rules on a bi-weekly basis; discussing changes and sharing information with OHA staff and representatives from the I/T/U's as well as the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board; plan with Rulemaking Coordinators for DTLLs, Rules Advisory Committees invitees and consultation meetings. This position will grant you the opportunity to participate in identified meetings and workgroups and document and share meeting minutes for SB770 HHS Cluster Meetings, OHA Tribal Monthly Meetings and Workgroup Meetings. You will assist to develop and maintain an OHA Tribal Affairs Webpage to provide information on current and ongoing work and assist with training state agency managers and employees who communicate with tribes. What's in it for you? Collaboration in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. If you are a Policy Analyst with Tribal Affairs experience , don't delay, apply today!
This is a full-time, permanent position that is classified as management services, non-supervisory and is not represented by a union. This position will be located in Salem at 500 Summer Street NE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience involving Tribal Affairs. OR ; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience involving Tribal Affairs. Note: Transcripts are required as part of our interview process if you are using education or coursework to meet the minimum qualifications. Transcripts can be either be provided at the time of application or during an in-person interview. Transcripts must be from an accredited institution and clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received; 4) conferred date; and 5) required courses completed with a passing grade. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
Experience working with Tribes and Tribal Organizations on health issues.
Experience in facilitation, negotiation and building consensus among diverse constituents with competing needs.
Ability to build trust and effectively manage conflict.
Strong listening skills and an ability to ask critical questions.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with Oregon Tribes.
Comfortable working independently.
Experience dealing with complex, sensitive and confidential issues.
Demonstrated skill in addressing politically challenging situations with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
Experience in promoting a culturally responsive and diverse work environment.
Nov 06, 2018
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority is modernizing and expanding their Tribal Affairs Department and currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Policy Analyst with Tribal Affairs experienc e to join an excellent team and work to advance their Traibal Affairs operations. The Oregon Health Authority promotes health equity by developing policies and programs to eliminate health disparities and reach health equity for all Oregonians. What you will do! As a Tribal Affairs Policy Analyst, you will work alongside the Tribal Affairs Director to support the work of Tribal Affairs. You will work with Program Directors, and other staff within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in the planning and implementation of policies and programs impacting tribal members. You will also assist with evaluating program operations, planning improvements and implementing changes in policy, procedures and rules. In this role, your responsibilities will include: supporting policy analysis and implementation of the Tribal Consultation Policy; identifying critical events, including-state plan amendments, waivers and rules; compiling information; sending Dear Tribal Leaders Letters (DTLL); assisting in scheduling consultation meetings; taking meeting minutes and providing any needed follow-up; and collecting and reporting performance evaluation data including reporting for the OHA Performance Management System. Additionally, you will be involved in the following activities in a project management capacity: policy compliance, you will review and track agency-wide rulemaking; reviewing upcoming changes to rules on a bi-weekly basis; discussing changes and sharing information with OHA staff and representatives from the I/T/U's as well as the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board; plan with Rulemaking Coordinators for DTLLs, Rules Advisory Committees invitees and consultation meetings. This position will grant you the opportunity to participate in identified meetings and workgroups and document and share meeting minutes for SB770 HHS Cluster Meetings, OHA Tribal Monthly Meetings and Workgroup Meetings. You will assist to develop and maintain an OHA Tribal Affairs Webpage to provide information on current and ongoing work and assist with training state agency managers and employees who communicate with tribes. What's in it for you? Collaboration in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. If you are a Policy Analyst with Tribal Affairs experience , don't delay, apply today!
This is a full-time, permanent position that is classified as management services, non-supervisory and is not represented by a union. This position will be located in Salem at 500 Summer Street NE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience involving Tribal Affairs. OR ; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning experience involving Tribal Affairs. Note: Transcripts are required as part of our interview process if you are using education or coursework to meet the minimum qualifications. Transcripts can be either be provided at the time of application or during an in-person interview. Transcripts must be from an accredited institution and clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received; 4) conferred date; and 5) required courses completed with a passing grade. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
Experience working with Tribes and Tribal Organizations on health issues.
Experience in facilitation, negotiation and building consensus among diverse constituents with competing needs.
Ability to build trust and effectively manage conflict.
Strong listening skills and an ability to ask critical questions.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with Oregon Tribes.
Comfortable working independently.
Experience dealing with complex, sensitive and confidential issues.
Demonstrated skill in addressing politically challenging situations with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
Experience in promoting a culturally responsive and diverse work environment.
The duty station for this position can be flexible within the Everett or Mount Vernon offices locations, dependent on the selected candidate and agency need. Why work for Labor & Industries ? Washington State provides one of the most competitive benefit packages in the nation. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's 2.5 million workers. Our rules and enforcement programs help ensure that workers are paid what they are owed, that children and teen work hours are limited, and that consumers are protected from unsound building practices. The Department of Labor & Industries is searching for an Industrial Relations Agent to join our team and fill a fundamental role in our Fraud Prevention & Labor Standards Division, Region 1, Everett or Mount Vernon office. Our ideal candidate will have a direct impact to the citizens of Washington State by providing education, outreach, consultation, and enforcing compliance by investigating wage disputes and by mediating and negotiating settlements between employers and employees. We need an individual who will work to promote and enforce fair labor practices ensuring employees are paid their appropriate and fair wage. Additionally we are searching for someone who will educate Washington's employers and employees on the Wage Payment Act, Child Labor statutes, the new paid sick leave law, and Washington Employment Standards. The work varies and is challenging, it can be very rewarding to help employers understand what is required of them and to help workers recover the wages they have earned. Industrial Relations Agents are close to the action and get to see the rewards of their efforts as they interact directly with their customers. Your Initial Accomplishments Will Include:
Attain a comprehensive foundation and understanding of the program.
Become familiar with the flow and application of Program Standard Work Processes.
Become familiar with program policies and how to apply them to your investigations.
Understand Washington RCW and WAC regulations pertaining to the Employment Standards Program.
Create a personal organization and task management system to stay current with investigations and case files.
Some of what you will do:
Investigate and properly apply, interpret and enforce numerous state laws, including Industrial Welfare, Farm Labor and the Minimum Wage Act, and Agricultural Labor and Child Labor Laws.Review and audit payroll records to determine proper payment of wages.
Mediate disputes and negotiate settlements for collection of unpaid wages.
Prepare case files for litigation if dispute is not resolved.
Educate employers and employees on Employment Standards laws on the new paid sick leave law, overtime, unauthorized deductions, agreed wage, final wages, minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, child labor regulations and other related wage and hour issues.
Who Should Apply? Professionals with a bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience in labor or employment relations and regulations, collection of revenue or taxes from employers or businesses, audit of employer financial records, or the interpretation and explanation of Labor & Industries rules and regulations regarding employment standards, wages and hours, or related experience. Additional qualifying experience will substitute for education at 1 year of experience for 2 years of education. What we're looking for
Excellent communicator with the ability to read, write and converse, fluently adapting communications to the level of the audience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, multi-tasking and able to make timely and accurate decisions.
Knowledge of laws governing all phases of labor relations.
Influence voluntary compliance.
Experience with rules of evidence, auditing, accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
Able to interpret complex laws, rules and regulations.
Analyze issues involving wage disputes.
Formulate suggestions for compromise and settlement of disputes.
Exceptional writing ability to prepare written documents, organize facts, arguments and conclusions in a clear and logical sequence.
Exercise mature judgment in all public settings.
Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet research).
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities.
Keen attention to detail.
Mediation skills with ability to understand interests and resolve differences.
Willing and able to work with hostile customers. Able to respond to difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
Honest, forthright and professional in all interactions.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to employers' worksite, local or regional, but may include statewide travel.
Besides your application and resume, the process requires that you include a cover letter addressing the above section of job announcement titled: "Who Should Apply - What we're looking for" to be included in your application package. Please attach these while in the online application process.
Oct 23, 2018
Full time
The duty station for this position can be flexible within the Everett or Mount Vernon offices locations, dependent on the selected candidate and agency need. Why work for Labor & Industries ? Washington State provides one of the most competitive benefit packages in the nation. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's 2.5 million workers. Our rules and enforcement programs help ensure that workers are paid what they are owed, that children and teen work hours are limited, and that consumers are protected from unsound building practices. The Department of Labor & Industries is searching for an Industrial Relations Agent to join our team and fill a fundamental role in our Fraud Prevention & Labor Standards Division, Region 1, Everett or Mount Vernon office. Our ideal candidate will have a direct impact to the citizens of Washington State by providing education, outreach, consultation, and enforcing compliance by investigating wage disputes and by mediating and negotiating settlements between employers and employees. We need an individual who will work to promote and enforce fair labor practices ensuring employees are paid their appropriate and fair wage. Additionally we are searching for someone who will educate Washington's employers and employees on the Wage Payment Act, Child Labor statutes, the new paid sick leave law, and Washington Employment Standards. The work varies and is challenging, it can be very rewarding to help employers understand what is required of them and to help workers recover the wages they have earned. Industrial Relations Agents are close to the action and get to see the rewards of their efforts as they interact directly with their customers. Your Initial Accomplishments Will Include:
Attain a comprehensive foundation and understanding of the program.
Become familiar with the flow and application of Program Standard Work Processes.
Become familiar with program policies and how to apply them to your investigations.
Understand Washington RCW and WAC regulations pertaining to the Employment Standards Program.
Create a personal organization and task management system to stay current with investigations and case files.
Some of what you will do:
Investigate and properly apply, interpret and enforce numerous state laws, including Industrial Welfare, Farm Labor and the Minimum Wage Act, and Agricultural Labor and Child Labor Laws.Review and audit payroll records to determine proper payment of wages.
Mediate disputes and negotiate settlements for collection of unpaid wages.
Prepare case files for litigation if dispute is not resolved.
Educate employers and employees on Employment Standards laws on the new paid sick leave law, overtime, unauthorized deductions, agreed wage, final wages, minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, child labor regulations and other related wage and hour issues.
Who Should Apply? Professionals with a bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience in labor or employment relations and regulations, collection of revenue or taxes from employers or businesses, audit of employer financial records, or the interpretation and explanation of Labor & Industries rules and regulations regarding employment standards, wages and hours, or related experience. Additional qualifying experience will substitute for education at 1 year of experience for 2 years of education. What we're looking for
Excellent communicator with the ability to read, write and converse, fluently adapting communications to the level of the audience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, multi-tasking and able to make timely and accurate decisions.
Knowledge of laws governing all phases of labor relations.
Influence voluntary compliance.
Experience with rules of evidence, auditing, accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
Able to interpret complex laws, rules and regulations.
Analyze issues involving wage disputes.
Formulate suggestions for compromise and settlement of disputes.
Exceptional writing ability to prepare written documents, organize facts, arguments and conclusions in a clear and logical sequence.
Exercise mature judgment in all public settings.
Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet research).
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities.
Keen attention to detail.
Mediation skills with ability to understand interests and resolve differences.
Willing and able to work with hostile customers. Able to respond to difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
Honest, forthright and professional in all interactions.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to employers' worksite, local or regional, but may include statewide travel.
Besides your application and resume, the process requires that you include a cover letter addressing the above section of job announcement titled: "Who Should Apply - What we're looking for" to be included in your application package. Please attach these while in the online application process.
Here is your chance to bring your human resource talents to a great agency with great opportunities! The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Office of Human Resources is a strong team with excellent resources. We offer flexible work schedules, a team environment focused on customer service, and learning and enrichment opportunities for your continued growth and development, We are an employer of choice that strives to make your career a fulfilling one. L&I is seeking an experienced Human Resource Consultant (HRC) Generalist who can hit the ground running to support our field offices in central and eastern Washington. We need an individual willing to travel. Although this position is stationed in the Yakima office, you will frequently travel throughout central and eastern Washington to offices in Spokane, Moses Lake, Kennewick, East Wenatchee, and monthly travel to Tumwater. Our ideal candidate is a quick learner, who grasps processes, procedures, and agency goals in order provide expert professional human resource consultation and advice to executives, managers, supervisors, and employees on many human resource functions. If selected for this position your role will be vital in the support of our employee's growth and development and you will be instrumental in their careers from start to finish. What needs to be done first?
Become acquainted with the agency, it's mission, and goals along with your resources within HR.
Monthly travel to Tumwater to meet with your peers and HR team to understand our division and processes.
Weekly travel throughout central and eastern Washington to meet with your customers and learn about what they need from you to support their staff and business needs.
Some of what you'll do:
Support executives, managers, and supervisors by consulting on a wide range of HR concerns such as corrective action, discipline, investigations, and the grievance process.
Facilitate meetings with managers, supervisors, employees, and Union representatives to help resolve problems, provide resources and options, and recommend courses of action.
Attend and participate in formal and informal grievance meetings, pre-discipline and disciplinary meetings.
Provide guidance, tools, and resources to managers, supervisors and staff to meet their HR needs.
Plan and conduct fact-finding investigations involving alleged misconduct and complaints. Identify and interview witnesses, validate witness statements, prepare written reports on allegations of misconduct.
Review position descriptions for appropriate allocation and consult with programs as they plan for the future. Serve as case manager on reasonable accommodation activities.
Assist your customers through their recruitment and hiring processes
Frequently travel between service locations within central and eastern Washington.
Who should apply: Professionals with 3 years of progressively responsible human resource experience advising and consultation on reasonable accommodations, disciplinary processes, generalist services and facilitation of organizational development who are willing and able to travel. We are looking for: Human Resource professionals with a generalist background (within state service or other unionized environment preferred) including experience consulting on CBAs, WACs, policies and employment law.
We are specifically looking for experience guiding supervisors/managers through corrective action and discipline, investigations, classification decisions and reasonable accommodation processes.
Skilled planner; demonstrated skills to conduct and lead complex human resource investigations.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain and apply the just cause process, policies and contract articles.
Ability to explain disciplinary rules, policies, and contract articles.
Skilled in conflict resolution, proactive intervention, group facilitation, training, contract and negotiation skills.
Ability to partner with customers, effectively influence others and promote cooperation to achieve a common goal.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet critical deadlines.
Willingness and ability to commute to other office locations for consultation, meetings and training.?
Besides your application, please submit a resume and cover letter that describes your knowledge of and experience of:
Consulting and guiding supervisors and managers on performance management and disciplinary action.
Interpreting and working with a collective bargaining agreement.
Consensus building, negotiation, and conflict resolution techniques.
Oct 23, 2018
Full time
Here is your chance to bring your human resource talents to a great agency with great opportunities! The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Office of Human Resources is a strong team with excellent resources. We offer flexible work schedules, a team environment focused on customer service, and learning and enrichment opportunities for your continued growth and development, We are an employer of choice that strives to make your career a fulfilling one. L&I is seeking an experienced Human Resource Consultant (HRC) Generalist who can hit the ground running to support our field offices in central and eastern Washington. We need an individual willing to travel. Although this position is stationed in the Yakima office, you will frequently travel throughout central and eastern Washington to offices in Spokane, Moses Lake, Kennewick, East Wenatchee, and monthly travel to Tumwater. Our ideal candidate is a quick learner, who grasps processes, procedures, and agency goals in order provide expert professional human resource consultation and advice to executives, managers, supervisors, and employees on many human resource functions. If selected for this position your role will be vital in the support of our employee's growth and development and you will be instrumental in their careers from start to finish. What needs to be done first?
Become acquainted with the agency, it's mission, and goals along with your resources within HR.
Monthly travel to Tumwater to meet with your peers and HR team to understand our division and processes.
Weekly travel throughout central and eastern Washington to meet with your customers and learn about what they need from you to support their staff and business needs.
Some of what you'll do:
Support executives, managers, and supervisors by consulting on a wide range of HR concerns such as corrective action, discipline, investigations, and the grievance process.
Facilitate meetings with managers, supervisors, employees, and Union representatives to help resolve problems, provide resources and options, and recommend courses of action.
Attend and participate in formal and informal grievance meetings, pre-discipline and disciplinary meetings.
Provide guidance, tools, and resources to managers, supervisors and staff to meet their HR needs.
Plan and conduct fact-finding investigations involving alleged misconduct and complaints. Identify and interview witnesses, validate witness statements, prepare written reports on allegations of misconduct.
Review position descriptions for appropriate allocation and consult with programs as they plan for the future. Serve as case manager on reasonable accommodation activities.
Assist your customers through their recruitment and hiring processes
Frequently travel between service locations within central and eastern Washington.
Who should apply: Professionals with 3 years of progressively responsible human resource experience advising and consultation on reasonable accommodations, disciplinary processes, generalist services and facilitation of organizational development who are willing and able to travel. We are looking for: Human Resource professionals with a generalist background (within state service or other unionized environment preferred) including experience consulting on CBAs, WACs, policies and employment law.
We are specifically looking for experience guiding supervisors/managers through corrective action and discipline, investigations, classification decisions and reasonable accommodation processes.
Skilled planner; demonstrated skills to conduct and lead complex human resource investigations.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain and apply the just cause process, policies and contract articles.
Ability to explain disciplinary rules, policies, and contract articles.
Skilled in conflict resolution, proactive intervention, group facilitation, training, contract and negotiation skills.
Ability to partner with customers, effectively influence others and promote cooperation to achieve a common goal.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet critical deadlines.
Willingness and ability to commute to other office locations for consultation, meetings and training.?
Besides your application, please submit a resume and cover letter that describes your knowledge of and experience of:
Consulting and guiding supervisors and managers on performance management and disciplinary action.
Interpreting and working with a collective bargaining agreement.
Consensus building, negotiation, and conflict resolution techniques.
Director of Policy Advocacy [NPAD-06], Political Action and Advocacy Unit, New York, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Career Opportunity
Director of Policy Advocacy [NPAD-06]
American Civil Liberties Union
Political Action and Advocacy Unit, New York, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
OVERVIEW
The Director of Policy Advocacy is responsible for leading the organization’s policy advocacy team, in close coordination with the Issue Campaigns Director. The Director of Policy Advocacy will be responsible for managing a team based in both New York and Washington, D.C., and orienting that team towards effective policy work for issue campaigns as well as policy support for affiliate campaigns. This will require collaboration with state affiliates and the Washington Legislative Office within the National Political Advocacy Department; leveraging the growing grassroots capacity of the ACLU’s People Power project and the new national field team; working closely with the communications team; and staying in close touch with the ACLU’s Legal Department.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the Deputy Political Director/National Advocacy Director, the Director of Policy Advocacy will do the following:
Manage a team based in both New York and Washington, D.C., and orient that team towards effective policy work for issue campaigns as well as policy support for affiliate campaigns.
Help the team develop policy agendas in their given issue areas and strategize about how to use policy in effective issue campaigns.
Train staff in skills needed for policy campaigns and legislative efforts.
Working closely with the state affiliates, develop strategies to achieve the ACLU’s policy and advocacy goals.
Identify and cultivate policy and legislative capacity within ACLU affiliate offices
Work with others in the ACLU to make affiliate campaign grants and provide feedback to affiliates on grant commitments
Coordinate and strategize with the state affiliates, the Washington Legislative Office, People Power, the field team, and the communications team to bring to bear the most effective, coordinated effort to advance ACLU’s policy priorities.
Keep in close touch with the Legal Department to identify and leverage opportunities where litigation efforts can assist policy advocacy efforts and vice versa.
Represent the ACLU with coalition partners.
Represent the ACLU in public speaking engagements.
Help raise money to support the ACLU’s policy work.
Work with national and local media to brief them on state and local advocacy priorities of the ACLU.
Demonstrate a 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, and record of arrest or conviction
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
At least 10 years’ experience in a mix of policy, advocacy, and government.
D. required.
Experience managing teams required.
Experience doing policy advocacy (inside or outside of government) required.
Superior analytical skills and understanding of a wide array of civil rights and civil liberties policy areas required.
Experience working at the state level preferred.
Demonstrated strategic abilities.
Demonstrated ability to speak on public settings on behalf of one’s organization
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure.
Strong commitment to team building and to positive organizational culture.
Experience and comfort working in fast-paced environments.
Willingness to travel between New York and Washington, D.C.
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
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org - Reference [NPAD-06/ACLU-W] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
Oct 09, 2018
Full time
Director of Policy Advocacy [NPAD-06], Political Action and Advocacy Unit, New York, NY
Office: National Offices, New York, NY
Location: New York
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Career Opportunity
Director of Policy Advocacy [NPAD-06]
American Civil Liberties Union
Political Action and Advocacy Unit, New York, NY
For nearly 100 years, the 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, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, 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, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.
OVERVIEW
The Director of Policy Advocacy is responsible for leading the organization’s policy advocacy team, in close coordination with the Issue Campaigns Director. The Director of Policy Advocacy will be responsible for managing a team based in both New York and Washington, D.C., and orienting that team towards effective policy work for issue campaigns as well as policy support for affiliate campaigns. This will require collaboration with state affiliates and the Washington Legislative Office within the National Political Advocacy Department; leveraging the growing grassroots capacity of the ACLU’s People Power project and the new national field team; working closely with the communications team; and staying in close touch with the ACLU’s Legal Department.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the Deputy Political Director/National Advocacy Director, the Director of Policy Advocacy will do the following:
Manage a team based in both New York and Washington, D.C., and orient that team towards effective policy work for issue campaigns as well as policy support for affiliate campaigns.
Help the team develop policy agendas in their given issue areas and strategize about how to use policy in effective issue campaigns.
Train staff in skills needed for policy campaigns and legislative efforts.
Working closely with the state affiliates, develop strategies to achieve the ACLU’s policy and advocacy goals.
Identify and cultivate policy and legislative capacity within ACLU affiliate offices
Work with others in the ACLU to make affiliate campaign grants and provide feedback to affiliates on grant commitments
Coordinate and strategize with the state affiliates, the Washington Legislative Office, People Power, the field team, and the communications team to bring to bear the most effective, coordinated effort to advance ACLU’s policy priorities.
Keep in close touch with the Legal Department to identify and leverage opportunities where litigation efforts can assist policy advocacy efforts and vice versa.
Represent the ACLU with coalition partners.
Represent the ACLU in public speaking engagements.
Help raise money to support the ACLU’s policy work.
Work with national and local media to brief them on state and local advocacy priorities of the ACLU.
Demonstrate a 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, and record of arrest or conviction
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
At least 10 years’ experience in a mix of policy, advocacy, and government.
D. required.
Experience managing teams required.
Experience doing policy advocacy (inside or outside of government) required.
Superior analytical skills and understanding of a wide array of civil rights and civil liberties policy areas required.
Experience working at the state level preferred.
Demonstrated strategic abilities.
Demonstrated ability to speak on public settings on behalf of one’s organization
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure.
Strong commitment to team building and to positive organizational culture.
Experience and comfort working in fast-paced environments.
Willingness to travel between New York and Washington, D.C.
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
Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org - Reference [NPAD-06/ACLU-W] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.
Please indicate in your cover letter 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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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.”
Senior Manager, Public Policy
Job ID: 699222 | Amazon Services LLC | Washington DC
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager, Public Policy, will develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on federal procurement policy issues. The Senior Manager will represent Amazon before Congress to establish, enhance, and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with federal elected officials and their staff, Administration officials, and regulatory officials. Additionally, this individual will develop and execute on a policy strategy focused on Amazon Marketplace sellers and other third party entities that engage Amazon customers. In helping to set the public policy and advocacy agenda for Amazon as it relates to procurement policy and small business empowerment, the Senior Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with others in public policy, and business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Senior Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and help coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. The Senior Manager will be responsible for effectively educating legislators, key agency officials, and their staffs on issues related to procurement and small business empowerment. As appropriate, the Senior Manager will work with others on the public policy team to facilitate high-level meetings between executives and key stakeholders to promote and advocate the company’s public policy objectives. The Senior Manager will work with others in public policy to determine, maintain, and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations. This position is based in Washington, DC. Objectives Key Strategic Objectives Working in coordination with Amazon’s public policy team, the Senior Manager, Public Policy, will work to craft a policy and advocacy agenda as it relates to procurement and small business empowerment. S/he will work closely with the Director, Public Policy, and others, to represent Amazon on procurement policy issues before Congress and federal agencies to preserve, establish, and enhance communications with policymakers on issues related to our business and those of our small business partners. Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months · Work collaboratively and transparently with Amazon’s public policy team to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Ensure policymaker awareness of Amazon’s products and services innovations. · Start to effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. · Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Help facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders to promote and advocate for the company’s public policy priorities. · Help determine and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations, and ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have experience working on issues related to federal procurement policy, and have experience interacting directly with the GSA and elected and appointed officials. Experience organizing or leading coalition activity in public policy is a plus, as is working with/representing small or medium-sized businesses in public policy or trade associations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA required; JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with – and a keen working understanding of – policymaking, including the mechanics of legislative and administrative policymaking process and procedures, effective lobbying techniques, procurement policy, and collaboration with other companies and trade groups. Candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience through work within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. Prior experience with steep learning curves, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. Professional Traits That Are Not Unique To This Position, But Necessary For Amazon Leaders · Exhibits excellent judgment. · Hires great people. Develops great people. · Has relentlessly high standards. · Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution. · Expects and requires innovation of her/his team. · Thinks big and has conviction. · Is action and results-oriented. · Is highly analytical and structured. · Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others. Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Oct 03, 2018
Full time
Senior Manager, Public Policy
Job ID: 699222 | Amazon Services LLC | Washington DC
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager, Public Policy, will develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on federal procurement policy issues. The Senior Manager will represent Amazon before Congress to establish, enhance, and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with federal elected officials and their staff, Administration officials, and regulatory officials. Additionally, this individual will develop and execute on a policy strategy focused on Amazon Marketplace sellers and other third party entities that engage Amazon customers. In helping to set the public policy and advocacy agenda for Amazon as it relates to procurement policy and small business empowerment, the Senior Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with others in public policy, and business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Senior Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and help coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. The Senior Manager will be responsible for effectively educating legislators, key agency officials, and their staffs on issues related to procurement and small business empowerment. As appropriate, the Senior Manager will work with others on the public policy team to facilitate high-level meetings between executives and key stakeholders to promote and advocate the company’s public policy objectives. The Senior Manager will work with others in public policy to determine, maintain, and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations. This position is based in Washington, DC. Objectives Key Strategic Objectives Working in coordination with Amazon’s public policy team, the Senior Manager, Public Policy, will work to craft a policy and advocacy agenda as it relates to procurement and small business empowerment. S/he will work closely with the Director, Public Policy, and others, to represent Amazon on procurement policy issues before Congress and federal agencies to preserve, establish, and enhance communications with policymakers on issues related to our business and those of our small business partners. Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months · Work collaboratively and transparently with Amazon’s public policy team to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Ensure policymaker awareness of Amazon’s products and services innovations. · Start to effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. · Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Help facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders to promote and advocate for the company’s public policy priorities. · Help determine and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations, and ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have experience working on issues related to federal procurement policy, and have experience interacting directly with the GSA and elected and appointed officials. Experience organizing or leading coalition activity in public policy is a plus, as is working with/representing small or medium-sized businesses in public policy or trade associations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA required; JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with – and a keen working understanding of – policymaking, including the mechanics of legislative and administrative policymaking process and procedures, effective lobbying techniques, procurement policy, and collaboration with other companies and trade groups. Candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience through work within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. Prior experience with steep learning curves, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. Professional Traits That Are Not Unique To This Position, But Necessary For Amazon Leaders · Exhibits excellent judgment. · Hires great people. Develops great people. · Has relentlessly high standards. · Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution. · Expects and requires innovation of her/his team. · Thinks big and has conviction. · Is action and results-oriented. · Is highly analytical and structured. · Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others. Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Manager, Public Policy
Job ID: 712750 | Amazon Services LLC | Washington DC
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Manager, Public Policy, who will report to the Director, US Federal Public Policy and work in our Washington, DC office. The Manager will have the responsibility to help develop and execute public policy and advocacy priorities on STEM and computer science (CS) education issues before Congress and relevant stakeholder groups. The Manager will help represent Amazon before Congress and other relevant federal agencies, to establish, enhance, and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with Members of Congress. In helping to set the public policy and advocacy agenda, the Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with others in public policy, business units, and legal to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business and develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions. In addition, the Manager will be responsible for promoting Amazon’s customer-centric approach before federal policymakers and with stakeholders on issues related to STEM/CS. As appropriate, the Manager will work with others on the public policy team to facilitate high-level meetings between executives and key stakeholders within relevant federal agencies to promote and advocate the company’s policy and regulatory objectives. The Manager will work with others in public policy and the business units to determine, maintain, and staff appropriate industry associations and standards bodies. The ideal candidate will possess a broad exposure to issues related to STEM/CS education. The individual will have a keen understanding of federal priorities in this space, including federal education grant programs. The candidate will have a strong professional network, understanding key federal, state, and local stakeholders engaging on these issues. Key Strategic Objectives Working in coordination with Amazon’s public policy team, the Manager, Public Policy, will work to obtain and maintain policy flexibility for Amazon’s STEM/CS education priorities, and will represent Amazon on these issues. Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months · Work collaboratively and transparently with Amazon’s public policy team to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Ensure Congressional awareness of Amazon’s STEM/CS education efforts. Start to effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Help determine and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations, and help ensure appropriate utilization of outside technical consultants.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· BS/BA required · 5+ years of relevant experience working on STEM/CS education issues. · Strong understanding of the legislative process and the various committees covering access to STEM and computer science education. · Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· JD or Advanced Degree not required but would be a strong plus · Demonstrated ability to understand how language in legislative or regulatory proposals could affect corporate operations, identify business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal customers · Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry · Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures · Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels. · Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. · Strong judgment/decision-making skills. · Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Oct 03, 2018
Full time
Manager, Public Policy
Job ID: 712750 | Amazon Services LLC | Washington DC
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Manager, Public Policy, who will report to the Director, US Federal Public Policy and work in our Washington, DC office. The Manager will have the responsibility to help develop and execute public policy and advocacy priorities on STEM and computer science (CS) education issues before Congress and relevant stakeholder groups. The Manager will help represent Amazon before Congress and other relevant federal agencies, to establish, enhance, and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with Members of Congress. In helping to set the public policy and advocacy agenda, the Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with others in public policy, business units, and legal to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business and develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions. In addition, the Manager will be responsible for promoting Amazon’s customer-centric approach before federal policymakers and with stakeholders on issues related to STEM/CS. As appropriate, the Manager will work with others on the public policy team to facilitate high-level meetings between executives and key stakeholders within relevant federal agencies to promote and advocate the company’s policy and regulatory objectives. The Manager will work with others in public policy and the business units to determine, maintain, and staff appropriate industry associations and standards bodies. The ideal candidate will possess a broad exposure to issues related to STEM/CS education. The individual will have a keen understanding of federal priorities in this space, including federal education grant programs. The candidate will have a strong professional network, understanding key federal, state, and local stakeholders engaging on these issues. Key Strategic Objectives Working in coordination with Amazon’s public policy team, the Manager, Public Policy, will work to obtain and maintain policy flexibility for Amazon’s STEM/CS education priorities, and will represent Amazon on these issues. Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months · Work collaboratively and transparently with Amazon’s public policy team to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Ensure Congressional awareness of Amazon’s STEM/CS education efforts. Start to effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Help determine and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations, and help ensure appropriate utilization of outside technical consultants.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· BS/BA required · 5+ years of relevant experience working on STEM/CS education issues. · Strong understanding of the legislative process and the various committees covering access to STEM and computer science education. · Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· JD or Advanced Degree not required but would be a strong plus · Demonstrated ability to understand how language in legislative or regulatory proposals could affect corporate operations, identify business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal customers · Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry · Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures · Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels. · Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. · Strong judgment/decision-making skills. · Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Manager, Export Control & Trade Compliance
Job ID: 707067 | Amazon Services LLC | Washington, DC
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Manager, Export Control and Trade Compliance Policy, who will report to the Head, International and Trade Policy, Americas. The Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a public policy strategy on Amazon’s policy priorities related to export controls, investment controls, sanctions, and technical barriers to trade. The Manager will advocate on these issues with relevant executive branch agencies, particularly the Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and will coordinate advocacy work on these issues with consultants, trade associations, and other relevant stakeholder groups. The Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with business units and legal to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business and the public policy team, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. The position is based in Washington, DC
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements · Bachelor’s degree required; JD/LL.B or Master’s preferred. Basic Qualifications · At least 5+ years of public policy experience with specific knowledge of export control policymaking processes in the United States; · Strong skills in advocacy and using spoken and written rhetoric to persuade and inform. · Experience working within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. · Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Strategic Objectives and Deliverables · Work collaboratively and transparently with the Americas Public Policy team, business units, and Legal to ensure alignment between Amazon’s core business priorities and public policy goals related to export controls, investment controls, sanctions, and technical barriers to trade. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Engage agency officials, particularly at the Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury, and USTR. · Contribute to Amazon’s participation in Washington-based industry associations and manage relationships with outside consultants focused on export controls, investment controls, sanctions, and technical barriers to trade. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. Preferred Qualifications · Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at all corporate and political levels; create factual, relevant and easily understandable talking points and other messaging; and persuasively deliver messaging to relevant audiences. · Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry. · Self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results. · Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers. Think critically, process data from multiple sources, forecast potential scenarios, prioritize based on probability and desired outcome, and recommend a best course of action. · Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen. Ability to intelligently build a course of action, analyze trade-offs, and make recommendations even in ambiguous situations. Personal Qualities Professional traits that are not unique to this position, but necessary for Amazon leaders: · Exhibits excellent judgment; · Hires great people. Develops great people; · Has relentlessly high standards; · Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution; · Expects and requires innovation of her/his team; · Thinks big and has convictions; · Is action and results oriented; · Is highly analytical and structured; and · Has the ability to inspire passion in others Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Oct 03, 2018
Full time
Manager, Export Control & Trade Compliance
Job ID: 707067 | Amazon Services LLC | Washington, DC
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Manager, Export Control and Trade Compliance Policy, who will report to the Head, International and Trade Policy, Americas. The Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a public policy strategy on Amazon’s policy priorities related to export controls, investment controls, sanctions, and technical barriers to trade. The Manager will advocate on these issues with relevant executive branch agencies, particularly the Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and will coordinate advocacy work on these issues with consultants, trade associations, and other relevant stakeholder groups. The Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with business units and legal to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business and the public policy team, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. The position is based in Washington, DC
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements · Bachelor’s degree required; JD/LL.B or Master’s preferred. Basic Qualifications · At least 5+ years of public policy experience with specific knowledge of export control policymaking processes in the United States; · Strong skills in advocacy and using spoken and written rhetoric to persuade and inform. · Experience working within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. · Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Strategic Objectives and Deliverables · Work collaboratively and transparently with the Americas Public Policy team, business units, and Legal to ensure alignment between Amazon’s core business priorities and public policy goals related to export controls, investment controls, sanctions, and technical barriers to trade. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Engage agency officials, particularly at the Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury, and USTR. · Contribute to Amazon’s participation in Washington-based industry associations and manage relationships with outside consultants focused on export controls, investment controls, sanctions, and technical barriers to trade. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. Preferred Qualifications · Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at all corporate and political levels; create factual, relevant and easily understandable talking points and other messaging; and persuasively deliver messaging to relevant audiences. · Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry. · Self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results. · Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers. Think critically, process data from multiple sources, forecast potential scenarios, prioritize based on probability and desired outcome, and recommend a best course of action. · Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen. Ability to intelligently build a course of action, analyze trade-offs, and make recommendations even in ambiguous situations. Personal Qualities Professional traits that are not unique to this position, but necessary for Amazon leaders: · Exhibits excellent judgment; · Hires great people. Develops great people; · Has relentlessly high standards; · Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution; · Expects and requires innovation of her/his team; · Thinks big and has convictions; · Is action and results oriented; · Is highly analytical and structured; and · Has the ability to inspire passion in others Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Public Policy, who will report to the Director, Public Policy and work in our Washington, DC office. The Senior Manager will have the responsibility to help develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on various policy issues. The Senior Manager will represent Amazon before Congress and other relevant federal agencies, to establish, enhance, and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with Members of Congress, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and their staff, Administration officials and their staff, and other policymakers. In helping to set the public policy and advocacy agenda for Amazon, the Senior Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with others in public policy and relevant business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Senior Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and help coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. The Senior Manager will be responsible for effectively educating legislators, key agency officials, and their staffs on Amazon’s policy positions. As appropriate, the Senior Manager will work with others on the public policy team to facilitate high-level meetings between executives and key stakeholders, including congressional, regulatory, and industry association and alliance partners, to promote and advocate the company’s public policy objectives. The Senior Manager will work with others in public policy to determine, maintain, and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations. This position is based in Washington, DC. Objectives Key Strategic Objectives Working in coordination with Amazon’s public policy team, the Senior Manager, Public Policy, will work to craft a policy and advocacy agenda. S/he will work closely with the Director, Public Policy, and others, to represent Amazon on various issues before Congress and state and federal agencies to preserve, establish, and enhance communications with policymakers on issues related to our business. Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months · Work collaboratively and transparently with Amazon’s public policy team to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Ensure policymaker awareness of Amazon’s products and services innovations. · Start to effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. · Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Help facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders, including Congressional, regulatory, industry association, and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy priorities. · Help determine and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations, and help ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements BS/BA required; JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. Basic Qualifications A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with – and a keen working understanding of policymaking, including the mechanics of legislative and administrative policymaking process and procedures, effective lobbying techniques, and collaboration with other companies and trade groups. Candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience through work within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. Prior experience with steep learning curves, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences. The Successful Candidate Will Meet the Following Requirements · Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels. · Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry. · Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across organization and culture. · Ability to understand how technical language in legislative and regulatory proposals could affect corporate operations, identify business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal customers. · Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen. · Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others. Personal Qualities Professional Traits That Are Not Unique To This Position, But Necessary For Amazon Leaders · Exhibits excellent judgment. · Hires great people. Develops great people. · Has relentlessly high standards. · Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution. · Expects and requires innovation of her/his team. · Thinks big and has conviction. · Is action and results-oriented. · Is highly analytical and structured. · Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Oct 03, 2018
Full time
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Public Policy, who will report to the Director, Public Policy and work in our Washington, DC office. The Senior Manager will have the responsibility to help develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on various policy issues. The Senior Manager will represent Amazon before Congress and other relevant federal agencies, to establish, enhance, and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with Members of Congress, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and their staff, Administration officials and their staff, and other policymakers. In helping to set the public policy and advocacy agenda for Amazon, the Senior Manager will work collaboratively and transparently with others in public policy and relevant business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Senior Manager will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and help coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. The Senior Manager will be responsible for effectively educating legislators, key agency officials, and their staffs on Amazon’s policy positions. As appropriate, the Senior Manager will work with others on the public policy team to facilitate high-level meetings between executives and key stakeholders, including congressional, regulatory, and industry association and alliance partners, to promote and advocate the company’s public policy objectives. The Senior Manager will work with others in public policy to determine, maintain, and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations. This position is based in Washington, DC. Objectives Key Strategic Objectives Working in coordination with Amazon’s public policy team, the Senior Manager, Public Policy, will work to craft a policy and advocacy agenda. S/he will work closely with the Director, Public Policy, and others, to represent Amazon on various issues before Congress and state and federal agencies to preserve, establish, and enhance communications with policymakers on issues related to our business. Focus and Deliverables for first 12 Months · Work collaboratively and transparently with Amazon’s public policy team to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals. · Anticipate challenges/obstacles our business could face as the public policy landscape evolves. · Ensure policymaker awareness of Amazon’s products and services innovations. · Start to effect change and drive policymaking that will ultimately benefit our customers. · Help manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives. · Help facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders, including Congressional, regulatory, industry association, and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policy priorities. · Help determine and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations and political organizations, and help ensure appropriate utilization of outside consultants.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements BS/BA required; JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. Basic Qualifications A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with – and a keen working understanding of policymaking, including the mechanics of legislative and administrative policymaking process and procedures, effective lobbying techniques, and collaboration with other companies and trade groups. Candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience through work within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. Prior experience with steep learning curves, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences. The Successful Candidate Will Meet the Following Requirements · Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels. · Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry. · Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across organization and culture. · Ability to understand how technical language in legislative and regulatory proposals could affect corporate operations, identify business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal customers. · Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen. · Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others. Personal Qualities Professional Traits That Are Not Unique To This Position, But Necessary For Amazon Leaders · Exhibits excellent judgment. · Hires great people. Develops great people. · Has relentlessly high standards. · Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution. · Expects and requires innovation of her/his team. · Thinks big and has conviction. · Is action and results-oriented. · Is highly analytical and structured. · Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
JD or Advanced Degree preferred, law degree or advanced degree not strictly required but would be a strong plus. Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Association’s Mission: To lead and position community clinics, health centers and networks through advocacy, education, and services as key players in the health care delivery system to improve the health status of their communities.
Summary of Position: Serve as lead on advocacy with a specific focus of building a grassroots infrastructure in partnership with the regional health center consortia and involving 7 million patients. Additional responsibilities include supporting the work of CaliforniaHealth+ Advocates donor campaigns. Deputy Director of Grassroots Advocacy will help to position CPCA and the Advocates as a leader in the California health care industry and advance the mission of community health centers.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the lead staff on advocacy strategies and campaigns on behalf of community clinics and health centers.
In partnership with the Director of Government Affairs, the Government Affairs team, and the regional consortia develop and lead strategies to create a culture of sustained advocacy across the health center network.
Formulate and lead advocacy campaigns to support the legislative and budget priorities of health centers.
Strengthen and expand the voter education and engagement infrastructure for the health center network.
Oversee primary lobbying/advocacy opportunities including Day at the Capitol, P&I, and National Health Center Week.
Manage and oversee staff in the Government Affairs team.
Represent the Association with coalitions and build new and strengthen existing relationships in priority areas.
Working with the communications team, provide timely and thorough updates to members including but not limited to weekly updates, website and newsletters.
Partner with Association staff on the execution of the strategic plan.
Assist with grant development and grants management.
Staff committees, taskforces or workgroups as assigned.
Serve as a resource for membership in assigned policy areas.
Additional Responsibilities:
Adhere to all Association policies and procedures.
Meaningful participation in all staff meetings.
Participates in Association events and represent the Association as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Talents Required:
Excellent written, oral and analytical skills.
Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory process.
Knowledge of advocacy software and tactics.
Knowledge of and sensitivity toward diverse cultures.
Knowledge of public health and community oriented primary care principles, practices and delivery systems
Leadership and management skills.
Multi-directional communication.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Proficient in Windows-based computer applications and computer research skills.
Ability to:
Manage multiple tasks.
Establish rapport with staff members and others in business and community settings.
Effectively work in teams and independently.
Resolve conflicts in a precise and timely manner.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree required with a Masters in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy or Juris Doctor desired. Five years of experience in policy, advocacy and/or program management required.
Starting Salary: $91,338+ Excellent Benefits
To Apply: Submit cover letter indicating where you heard about this position, resume, and professional references in MS Word format to jobs@cpca.org or FAX 916-440-8172.
We strive for our workforce to represent California’s diverse population including capabilities, culture, language, experience, and socio-economic background, while also meeting the highest standards and qualifications of our industry.
Sep 18, 2018
Full time
Association’s Mission: To lead and position community clinics, health centers and networks through advocacy, education, and services as key players in the health care delivery system to improve the health status of their communities.
Summary of Position: Serve as lead on advocacy with a specific focus of building a grassroots infrastructure in partnership with the regional health center consortia and involving 7 million patients. Additional responsibilities include supporting the work of CaliforniaHealth+ Advocates donor campaigns. Deputy Director of Grassroots Advocacy will help to position CPCA and the Advocates as a leader in the California health care industry and advance the mission of community health centers.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the lead staff on advocacy strategies and campaigns on behalf of community clinics and health centers.
In partnership with the Director of Government Affairs, the Government Affairs team, and the regional consortia develop and lead strategies to create a culture of sustained advocacy across the health center network.
Formulate and lead advocacy campaigns to support the legislative and budget priorities of health centers.
Strengthen and expand the voter education and engagement infrastructure for the health center network.
Oversee primary lobbying/advocacy opportunities including Day at the Capitol, P&I, and National Health Center Week.
Manage and oversee staff in the Government Affairs team.
Represent the Association with coalitions and build new and strengthen existing relationships in priority areas.
Working with the communications team, provide timely and thorough updates to members including but not limited to weekly updates, website and newsletters.
Partner with Association staff on the execution of the strategic plan.
Assist with grant development and grants management.
Staff committees, taskforces or workgroups as assigned.
Serve as a resource for membership in assigned policy areas.
Additional Responsibilities:
Adhere to all Association policies and procedures.
Meaningful participation in all staff meetings.
Participates in Association events and represent the Association as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Talents Required:
Excellent written, oral and analytical skills.
Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory process.
Knowledge of advocacy software and tactics.
Knowledge of and sensitivity toward diverse cultures.
Knowledge of public health and community oriented primary care principles, practices and delivery systems
Leadership and management skills.
Multi-directional communication.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Proficient in Windows-based computer applications and computer research skills.
Ability to:
Manage multiple tasks.
Establish rapport with staff members and others in business and community settings.
Effectively work in teams and independently.
Resolve conflicts in a precise and timely manner.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree required with a Masters in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy or Juris Doctor desired. Five years of experience in policy, advocacy and/or program management required.
Starting Salary: $91,338+ Excellent Benefits
To Apply: Submit cover letter indicating where you heard about this position, resume, and professional references in MS Word format to jobs@cpca.org or FAX 916-440-8172.
We strive for our workforce to represent California’s diverse population including capabilities, culture, language, experience, and socio-economic background, while also meeting the highest standards and qualifications of our industry.
As the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN is a dynamic organization focused on victim services, public education, public policy, and consulting services. With the national conversation focused on sexual assault and harassment, there has never been a more important time to join the fight against sexual violence.
RAINN's visibility is at an all-time high. As a member of RAINN'S Communications team, the Community Outreach Coordinator will work with key constituencies to elevate RAINN's message and grow prevention efforts, focusing on college campuses, the Spanish-speaking community, and RAINN's Speakers Bureau.
The Community Outreach Coordinator will report directly to the Vice President of Communications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute outreach and communications strategy to promote hotline services and RAINN materials to Spanish-speaking communities.
Work with press secretary to pitch interviews to bilingual news stations.
Manage and grow partnerships with affiliate/partner groups.
Assist with development of marketing materials.
Assist VP of Comms with growing entertainment portrayal of sexual violence on television shows filmed in Spanish.
Increase RAINN presence, influence and engagement on college campuses.
Grow Prevention Navigator program.
Manage RAINN Day and grow participation during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Create new relationships with campus communities, administrators, faculty members and student groups.
Develop outreach strategy for media surrounding college campuses.
Travel as necessary (10%).
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years professional experience coordinating and organizing community outreach or communications activities.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills and high attention to detail.
Must be both literate and fluent in Spanish and English and able to pass a proficiency test given during the interview process.
Ability to multi-task and manage immediate, short-term, and long-term projects simultaneously.
Understanding of grassroots, direct outreach and ability to grow programs.
Strong personal initiative, team player, self-starter.
Commitment to RAINN's mission and goals.
Background in PR, crisis communications, or media relations preferred.
Must complete a criminal background check (administered by RAINN).
Environmental Conditions:
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above describes the general content of requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
TO APPLY:
Submit resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and samples of past social media campaigns to VP, Communications at: https://rainn.applicantpro.com/jobs/.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please no phone calls.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Sep 14, 2018
Full time
As the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN is a dynamic organization focused on victim services, public education, public policy, and consulting services. With the national conversation focused on sexual assault and harassment, there has never been a more important time to join the fight against sexual violence.
RAINN's visibility is at an all-time high. As a member of RAINN'S Communications team, the Community Outreach Coordinator will work with key constituencies to elevate RAINN's message and grow prevention efforts, focusing on college campuses, the Spanish-speaking community, and RAINN's Speakers Bureau.
The Community Outreach Coordinator will report directly to the Vice President of Communications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute outreach and communications strategy to promote hotline services and RAINN materials to Spanish-speaking communities.
Work with press secretary to pitch interviews to bilingual news stations.
Manage and grow partnerships with affiliate/partner groups.
Assist with development of marketing materials.
Assist VP of Comms with growing entertainment portrayal of sexual violence on television shows filmed in Spanish.
Increase RAINN presence, influence and engagement on college campuses.
Grow Prevention Navigator program.
Manage RAINN Day and grow participation during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Create new relationships with campus communities, administrators, faculty members and student groups.
Develop outreach strategy for media surrounding college campuses.
Travel as necessary (10%).
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years professional experience coordinating and organizing community outreach or communications activities.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills and high attention to detail.
Must be both literate and fluent in Spanish and English and able to pass a proficiency test given during the interview process.
Ability to multi-task and manage immediate, short-term, and long-term projects simultaneously.
Understanding of grassroots, direct outreach and ability to grow programs.
Strong personal initiative, team player, self-starter.
Commitment to RAINN's mission and goals.
Background in PR, crisis communications, or media relations preferred.
Must complete a criminal background check (administered by RAINN).
Environmental Conditions:
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above describes the general content of requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
TO APPLY:
Submit resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and samples of past social media campaigns to VP, Communications at: https://rainn.applicantpro.com/jobs/.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please no phone calls.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Citizens for a Healthy Bay
Tacoma, WA, United States
The purpose of CHB’s policy and technical program is to further sound science and public policy for the cleanup, protection and restoration of Commencement Bay, its surrounding waters and natural habitat. This position is key to advancing CHB’s mission. Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, the Policy and Technical Project Manager will staff CHB’s Policy and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC), a volunteer group of advisors comprised of experts in biology, chemistry, oceanography, hydrogeology, environmental monitoring, sustainability and law. The Manager will develop and implement projects and campaigns, assist in developing tactics and work plans, coordinate with external partners, perform research and other analysis, and prepare presentations and grant applications. The Manager will interface with CHB’s diverse community partners in the policy and technical priority area and will be responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships with stakeholders, policy decision-makers and funders.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for Citizens for a Healthy Bay. We welcome and value a diversity of people, experiences and perspectives. We embrace and actively encourage participation of people with differences in age, race, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, national origin, family or marital status, veteran status, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religion and/or political affiliation.
The percentage of time for tasks for the Manager will be approximately:
65% Policy and technical program projects
25% Grant writing, management and reporting
10% Administrative and other tasks as assigned
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager will develop and manage the policy and technical program in alignment with CHB’s strategic plan and organizational needs, which requires the Manager to:
Lead and advance CHB’s policy campaigns, including conducting research and analysis, writing comment letters and policy reports, testifying at public meetings, preparing and delivering presentations and actively participating in key meetings
Assist the PTAC chair in coordinating, facilitating and engaging PTAC, including organizing topics, creating agendas and recruiting guest speakers
Maintain and advance policy and technical-related partnerships at the local, state and federal level
Work to dismantle systems of oppression and increase the racial, cultural and socioeconomic diversity within CHB’s internal composition and external networks
Represent CHB at community forums, events and initiatives
Prepare grant proposals for CHB’s core programs
Prepare program performance, financial reports, and grant reports associated with areas of responsibility and assist in producing newsletter articles, press releases and other written materials
Contribute to CHB’s communications and fundraising efforts
Recruit and supervise the work of interns as necessary
Undertake special projects as requested by the Executive Director
Strengths and Qualifications
The following are a wish list for the ideal candidate – it is not necessary to have all to apply.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort with public speaking; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Exceptional writing, research and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong background in and understanding of environmental sciences
Ability to work independently and function well with a diverse team
Experience with community advocacy, public policy and environmental science. Experience developing, executing, measuring and reporting success of advocacy campaigns
Experience fundraising, including grant writing and management
Ability to learn quickly, take initiative and exercise sound judgement in making decisions and completing projects
Proven record of inclusive engagement; demonstrated competency working with diverse cultures; ability to build trust and create authentic relationships with a diverse range of people; ability to deal respectfully and constructively with people of divergent opinions
Compensation:
The Policy and Technical Project Manager is a full-time FLSA exempt position with a salary range of $40,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience. As a full-time employee, the Policy and Technical Project Manager is eligible for benefits described in the CHB Employee Handbook, including paid holidays, sick leave, and health and dental insurance.
To Apply:
If you are sincerely interested in the position, please email a cover letter stating your suitability for this position and resume demonstrating your qualifications to current CHB Policy and Technical Project Manager, Karen Gogins, at kgogins [at] healthybay.org or mail physical copies to the CHB office at 535 Dock Street, Suite 213, Tacoma, WA 98402 . Please include the position title in the email subject.
Review of applicants will be conducted on a rolling basis. As the position is open until filled, it is highly recommended to apply by February 12th . Please note: questions about the position via email or phone are unlikely to receive a timely response, if any.
Jan 19, 2018
Full time
The purpose of CHB’s policy and technical program is to further sound science and public policy for the cleanup, protection and restoration of Commencement Bay, its surrounding waters and natural habitat. This position is key to advancing CHB’s mission. Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, the Policy and Technical Project Manager will staff CHB’s Policy and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC), a volunteer group of advisors comprised of experts in biology, chemistry, oceanography, hydrogeology, environmental monitoring, sustainability and law. The Manager will develop and implement projects and campaigns, assist in developing tactics and work plans, coordinate with external partners, perform research and other analysis, and prepare presentations and grant applications. The Manager will interface with CHB’s diverse community partners in the policy and technical priority area and will be responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships with stakeholders, policy decision-makers and funders.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for Citizens for a Healthy Bay. We welcome and value a diversity of people, experiences and perspectives. We embrace and actively encourage participation of people with differences in age, race, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, national origin, family or marital status, veteran status, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religion and/or political affiliation.
The percentage of time for tasks for the Manager will be approximately:
65% Policy and technical program projects
25% Grant writing, management and reporting
10% Administrative and other tasks as assigned
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager will develop and manage the policy and technical program in alignment with CHB’s strategic plan and organizational needs, which requires the Manager to:
Lead and advance CHB’s policy campaigns, including conducting research and analysis, writing comment letters and policy reports, testifying at public meetings, preparing and delivering presentations and actively participating in key meetings
Assist the PTAC chair in coordinating, facilitating and engaging PTAC, including organizing topics, creating agendas and recruiting guest speakers
Maintain and advance policy and technical-related partnerships at the local, state and federal level
Work to dismantle systems of oppression and increase the racial, cultural and socioeconomic diversity within CHB’s internal composition and external networks
Represent CHB at community forums, events and initiatives
Prepare grant proposals for CHB’s core programs
Prepare program performance, financial reports, and grant reports associated with areas of responsibility and assist in producing newsletter articles, press releases and other written materials
Contribute to CHB’s communications and fundraising efforts
Recruit and supervise the work of interns as necessary
Undertake special projects as requested by the Executive Director
Strengths and Qualifications
The following are a wish list for the ideal candidate – it is not necessary to have all to apply.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort with public speaking; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Exceptional writing, research and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong background in and understanding of environmental sciences
Ability to work independently and function well with a diverse team
Experience with community advocacy, public policy and environmental science. Experience developing, executing, measuring and reporting success of advocacy campaigns
Experience fundraising, including grant writing and management
Ability to learn quickly, take initiative and exercise sound judgement in making decisions and completing projects
Proven record of inclusive engagement; demonstrated competency working with diverse cultures; ability to build trust and create authentic relationships with a diverse range of people; ability to deal respectfully and constructively with people of divergent opinions
Compensation:
The Policy and Technical Project Manager is a full-time FLSA exempt position with a salary range of $40,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience. As a full-time employee, the Policy and Technical Project Manager is eligible for benefits described in the CHB Employee Handbook, including paid holidays, sick leave, and health and dental insurance.
To Apply:
If you are sincerely interested in the position, please email a cover letter stating your suitability for this position and resume demonstrating your qualifications to current CHB Policy and Technical Project Manager, Karen Gogins, at kgogins [at] healthybay.org or mail physical copies to the CHB office at 535 Dock Street, Suite 213, Tacoma, WA 98402 . Please include the position title in the email subject.
Review of applicants will be conducted on a rolling basis. As the position is open until filled, it is highly recommended to apply by February 12th . Please note: questions about the position via email or phone are unlikely to receive a timely response, if any.
