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Office:  National Offices, Washington, DC Location:  District of Columbia MAY 16, 2018   Legislative Counsel [NPAD-37] American Civil Liberties Union Washington Legislative Office, DC National Political Advocacy Department   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 is 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, or record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW During a time of unprecedented attacks on civil liberties, the  Washington Legislative Office (WLO) of the National Political Advocacy Department   (NPAD)   seeks applicants for a Legislative Counsel to lead the ACLU’s federal policy advocacy on the First Amendment and consumer privacy.  The position is located in our Washington, D.C. office. The Legislative Counsel will be a leading advocate on civil liberties and civil rights issues, in representing the ACLU before Congress and the Executive Branch on a portfolio of issues focused on the First Amendment and consumer privacy, including the intersection between those rights and other civil liberties and civil rights protections, as well as other issues as assigned.  The Legislative Counsel will be an energetic, thoughtful, and committed advocate, with the ability to act as a catalyst for change in a challenging political environment.  The Legislative Counsel will be part of an interdisciplinary team, focused primarily on federal policy, but will also advise legal and policy staff of ACLU state affiliates on policy questions related to rights protected by the First Amendment.  The Legislative Counsel will report to a Deputy Director of WLO, and will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues within WLO and the larger NPAD, as well as with other departments, including the litigation teams within the Legal Department and state affiliates.  Within a dynamic and challenging political environment, this is an ideal opportunity to work as part of a team to marshal ACLU resources, and lead a new movement to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and federal law.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES     As both an advocate and a legal and policy expert on the First Amendment and consumer privacy, identify opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights through federal policy, as well as defeat proposed federal policy that would harm these rights—and then develop and carry out an advocacy plan to succeed.                   Lobby members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, and their staff to advocate for ACLU positions on First Amendment or consumer privacy-related legislation and policy initiatives, and on other issues as assigned. Prepare and deliver testimony and letters on pending legislation or issues before Congressional committees. Research and draft analyses of federal bills and proposed administrative rules and regulations affecting First Amendment or privacy rights, and draft legislative or regulatory changes. Plan and execute advocacy events such as in-depth congressional and Executive Branch staff briefings, advocacy days on Capitol Hill and rallies to further advocacy goals. Provide legislative counseling, including legal analysis, strategic planning guidance, and tactical suggestions, to ACLU affiliates to support their state-based advocacy efforts on issues related to the First Amendment. Lead, or participate as the ACLU representative in, First Amendment and privacy rights coalitions. In collaboration with ACLU Communications staff, develop and maintain relationships with reporters and other media staff, brief national and local media on federal policy and related politics, draft explanatory and opinion pieces for publication, assist in promoting ACLU positions through social media. Work collaboratively with other legislative and policy staff within WLO in taking a team approach to priority ACLU federal policy issues, which will include advocating on issues outside the First Amendment and consumer privacy portfolio. In coordination with state advocacy and campaign staff in NPAD as well as colleagues in the Legal and Communications Departments working on similar issues, prioritize advocacy goals and develop and implement coordinated strategies to achieve key civil liberties objectives. Represent the ACLU at national, state, and local forums, conferences, meetings, and public speaking opportunities. 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. Work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A law degree is required; this position does not include active litigation, but the ability to identify and develop possible litigation is required.  A minimum of four years’ experience working in political, policy, legal, or government settings; familiarity with public policy and legislative processes is required.  Substantive expertise on First Amendment and commercial privacy law and policy is strongly preferred, as is experience working with Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. Demonstrated ability to lead others in advocating for change on complex legal and policy issues in a challenging political environment. Exceptional ability to conduct legal analysis and research. Experience with constitutional issues and experience working in conjunction with advocacy campaigns is preferred. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills. Excellent research, writing, analytic, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal and policy issues to the general public. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines under pressure. Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice. 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.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), resume, writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references to:   hrjobsWLO@aclu.org .  Reference   [NPAD-37]   in the subject line.   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 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 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 14, 2018 Career Opportunity Advocacy & Policy Counsel   [CSJ-05] American Civil Liberties Union Campaign for Smart Justice, 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, 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 or record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW With 2.3 million people behind bars in this country, the United States has earned the disgraceful distinction of being the world’s largest jailer. The nation’s machine of mass incarceration severely limits the ability of people, disproportionately people of color, from participating in the social, political and economic life of this country. The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice is committed to realizing a new criminal justice system – one that is substantially smaller than its current size while also keeping communities safe, advancing racial justice, treating people fairly, and using fiscal resources wisely. The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice works with partners to build a movement for social change and win state-based reforms needed to cut the size of our nation’s incarcerated population by 50 percent. The Campaign is committed to advancing both decarceration and racial justice.  The issue of mass incarceration is ripe for bipartisan involvement, and the ACLU works collaboratively with groups across the political spectrum to achieve our goal of ending mass incarceration. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel is a key part of the ACLU’s national Campaign for Smart Justice team and will help lead campaign-oriented nationwide advocacy to advance state legislative and policy initiatives aimed at ending mass incarceration in the United States. This includes mandatory minimum, habitual offender, truth-in-sentencing, bail, parole, violent offense, and prosecutorial reforms. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel will work closely with the Campaign leadership team, as well as organizers, lobbyists, communications staff, litigators, and others at ACLU affiliate offices and with partners throughout the country. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel is a non-litigating attorney position for a lawyer with exceptional analytical and writing abilities. Work will include leading the Campaign’s efforts in analyzing and drafting state legislation and legislative amendments, preparing advocacy and public education materials, researching legal and policy issues related to state legislation, and strategizing decarceration advocacy opportunities. The Advocacy & Policy Counsel position is based in the Campaign for Smart Justice’s New York City headquarters and is supervised by the Deputy Director of the Campaign.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor, research, and analyze opportunities for decarceration in states and localities across the country. Draft and analyze legislation. Draft policy analyses designed to effect change by state policymakers. Conduct research on proposed state legislation and policy initiatives. Develop and produce advocacy and public education tools, including reports and briefers, for use by the Campaign. Work with ACLU affiliates in setting policy goals and developing strategies to achieve decarceration outcomes. Provide policy support to priority ACLU affiliate offices engaged in decarceration advocacy campaigns. Identify analytical and research needs to support the Campaign’s policy goals. Facilitate intra-organizational working groups oriented around key Campaign policy priorities. Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further 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, record of arrest or conviction. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A JD degree and a minimum of five years of experience working in criminal justice policy advocacy. Personal experience being incarcerated or in other ways entangled with the criminal justice system, preferred. Strong familiarity with the criminal justice system and with public policy and legislative processes. Exceptional ability to conduct legal and policy analysis and research. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal issues to the general public. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure. Passion for and demonstrated commitment to criminal justice reform and racial justice. 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, resume and a relevant writing sample to:   hrjobsCSJ@aclu.org   - reference CSJ-05/ACLU in the subject line.   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 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 14, 2018 Paralegal [CJ-15] 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.  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.   The   Criminal Law Reform Project   of the National office in New York City is seeking applicants for the full-time position of   Paralegal .   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 that 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; 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; challenging governmental abuses of power, particularly by police and prosecutors; 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. The Project is part of the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, which also includes the National Prison Project, the Capital Punishment Project, and the Racial Justice Program.  The Center seeks to transform the U.S. criminal justice system into one that views incarceration as an option of last - not first - resort; that is effective, fair, and free of racial bias; that rejects death as a legitimate form of punishment; and that is evidence-based rather than fear-based.    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare, file, review and organize litigation documents such as briefs, motions, declarations, deposition summaries, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence with co-counsel. Maintain case files, attorneys’ correspondence files, and the CLRP litigation docket summary. Assist with managing and coordinating the intake database. Provide litigation support to attorneys. Collect, analyze, and organize legal, factual, social science and other non-legal research for use in litigation documents and policy presentations; run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations. Prepare informational updates on criminal law reform issues for ACLU National and Affiliate staff. Update CLRP-related content on the ACLU website. Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as with   co-counsel and partner organizations. Act as liaison between staff attorneys and legal administrative assistants to disseminate work assigned by attorneys and provide routine and/or procedural guidance regarding work assignments; Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for legal administrative assistant and 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 work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of two years of paralegal or related experience preferred. Strong research skills, including internet research.  Must have outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Experience supervising staff and interns. Must be well organized, efficient, highly motivated, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and see them through to completion, work well under tight deadlines, and take initiative. Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office. 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 civil liberties, civil rights and public interest legal work is essential.   COMPENSATION Salary for this position is $53,474. Excellent benefits package provided.   HOW TO APPLY Please submit letter of interest, current resume, names and telephone numbers of two references, and writing sample by email to   HRJobsCLRP@aclu.org   – reference [CJ-15] in the subject line .     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 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.”

Litigation Fellowship American Civil Liberties Union  National Prison Project, Washington, DC Only applications associated with an externally funded Fellowship will be accepted via this application process 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. The   National Prison Project (NPP)   of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. seeks applications for a full-time Litigation Fellow. The Fellow will be selected from third-year law students or junior-level attorneys (less than five years of experience).  The Fellowship is expected to commence in the fall of 2018 and last for one year. The National Prison Project welcomes externally funded Fellowship candidates.   Candidates must identify the externally funded Fellowship opportunity on their own before contacting NPP.  NPP is happy to participate in supporting such a Fellowship should if fall within the parameters of our work.    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 has successfully litigated on behalf of prisoners in more than 25 states.  Since 1991 it 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. The Project leads the nationwide   Stop Solitary   campaign, which works to end the excessive and inappropriate use of solitary confinement.   The Project also coordinates a nationwide network of litigators, conducts training and public education conferences, and provides expert advice and technical assistance to activists and lawyers throughout the country.  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 to non-violent behavior that could better be addressed through other means.  The population in American prisons and jails has tripled in the past 15 years and now approaches two and a half million.  Facilities are overcrowded; medical systems are overwhelmed; and work, education, and treatment programs are inadequate.  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.    JOB DESCRIPTION The Litigation Fellow will work closely with Staff Attorneys on major class action and damage cases in federal court.  The work includes drafting pleadings and briefs, participating in discovery and motion practice, and assisting with trials and appeals.  In addition, the Litigation Fellow will provide technical assistance to ACLU affiliates, cooperating lawyers, and others who seek assistance from the Project.   QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have strong analytical, research and verbal skills, an ability to write clearly, and a commitment to civil liberties and public interest law.  A familiarity with criminal justice issues is highly desirable. The Fellow will be selected from third-year law students or junior-level attorneys (less than five years of experience) and will serve for a one-year period.   APPLICATIONS Applications should consist of a current resume, the names and phone numbers of three references, and at least one legal writing sample. The position will remain open until it is filled.  Applications should be sent to:     HRJobsNPP@aclu.org .   Reference Litigation Fellow in the subject line. In some cases, we are willing to work with an applicant to develop a fellowship proposal. Only applications associated with an externally funded Fellowship will be accepted via this application process. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting. 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, 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 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.”

Career Opportunity Advocacy and Policy Counsel [NPAD-28] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Immigration,   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, 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 and record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW Through its affiliates, members, and national staff, the ACLU   has a presence in every state across the country.  Each affiliate works with its state's legislature and policymakers to further the protection and advancement of civil liberties and civil rights. The Advocacy and Policy Counsel will work to advance the ACLU’s Immigrant Rights policy agenda, and will help lead campaign-oriented nationwide advocacy to advance state and federal legislative and policy initiatives. This includes analyzing and drafting state legislation and legislative amendments, preparing advocacy and public education materials, researching legal and policy issues related to state legislation, assessing emerging local, regional, and national trends, and strategizing opportunities to advance immigrants’ rights.  The Advocacy and Policy Counsel is a non-litigating attorney position for a lawyer with exceptional analytical and writing abilities and who is skilled at public speaking, advocacy, and organizing. This position is based in the ACLU’s New York City headquarters and is supervised by the Director of Immigration Policy & Campaigns.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor, research, and analyze opportunities to advance immigrants’ rights in states and localities across the country. Draft and analyze legislation. Draft policy analysis designed to effect change by state policymakers. Conduct research on proposed state legislation and policy initiatives. Develop and produce advocacy and public education tools, including reports and briefs. Work with ACLU affiliates in setting policy goals and developing strategies to defend and advance immigrants’ rights. Provide policy support to ACLU affiliates. Facilitate intra-organizational working groups oriented around key policy and campaign priorities. Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further advocacy goals. Collaborate with the administration of grants to affiliates programs. 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.   QUALIFICATIONS This position does not include active litigation, but identifying areas for possible litigation is encouraged. A JD degree with a minimum of seven years of legal or legislative experience is preferred. Experience working in political, policy, legal, or government settings; familiarity with public policy and legislative processes is preferred. Exceptional ability to conduct legislative analysis and research. Experience with constitutional issues, legislation, and community outreach is preferred. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent research, writing, analytic, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal issues to the general public. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines under pressure. Willingness to travel. Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and social justice issues; expertise in the areas of immigrants’ rights, racial justice, voting rights, or disability rights preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.   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-28 /ACLU-W]   in the subject line. 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.”

Career Opportunity State Campaigns Manager [NPAD-26] American Civil Liberties Union National Political Advocacy Department, 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   National Political Advocacy Department   (NPAD)   of the ACLU’s National Office seeks applicants for a   State Campaigns Manager   in its New York office. Through its affiliates, members, and national staff, the ACLU   has a presence in every state across the country.  Each affiliate works with its state's legislature and policymakers to further the protection and advancement of civil liberties and civil rights. The   State Campaigns Manager   will work to advance the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights agenda and is responsible for overseeing campaign strategies and tactics across states; 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 the state campaigns and the national Immigrants’ Rights Campaign team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in campaign development and execution and a passion for immigrants’ rights. The States Campaign 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 the ACLU’s headquarters and is supervised by the Director of Immigration Policy and Campaigns.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support ACLU affiliates in building campaign goals, strategies, tactics, coalitions, and budgets to reach desired outcomes in the 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 state campaign development and implementation. Develop campaign best practices and provide feedback to ensure consistent, high-level execution across state campaigns. Support state campaign leadership in recruitment, hiring, and supervision strategies for campaign staff. Support state leadership to develop and execute campaign goals and strategies that center the leadership and voices of impacted people. Identify and cultivate campaign capacity within ACLU affiliate offices. Assist Campaign the Immigrants’ Rights leadership team in making affiliate campaign grants and providing feedback to affiliates on grant commitments. Develop and facilitate opportunities for ongoing communication, engagement, training, and coordination among ACLU affiliate 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 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.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of five 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 within or working with impacted communities. Familiarity with immigration law and policy, the criminal justice system and with public policy and legislative processes. 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. Passion for and demonstrated commitment to ending mass incarceration and racial justice. 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 (with salary requirements), a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to   hrjobsNPAD@aclu.org   - reference   [NPAD-26/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. 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.”

JOB SUMMARY: Working as the sole legal counsel for an organization with over 100 employees that creates and executes communication strategies for 40+ campaigns each year, the VP, Legal and Business Affairs plays a key role in executing the mission of the Ad Council. In a given week, you may find yourself reviewing and negotiating contracts with ad agencies, clients and vendors, reviewing talent releases, preparing for board committee meetings, obtaining state sales tax exemptions, pricing new services in close collaboration with the CFO, determining which Federal Acquisition Regulations should apply to our federal contracts, and reaching out to music houses to license songs for our commercials. This position is perfect for someone who likes to start with strategy and desired outcomes first and then likes to find the legal approach or solution next. You can successfully work on multiple projects at once, you like to make life easier for colleagues by improving processes and, you can effectively communicate legal requirements to colleagues at all levels. You're also great at seeing the forest and the trees and you're a do gooder and passionate about social change. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The VP, Legal and Business Affairs reports to the Head of Business Operations and Strategy and works with members of all departments, but primarily the Finance, Marketing and Communications and Campaign Development teams. Responsibilities include: Drafting, negotiating and revising contracts. Ensuring compliance with contracts, government rules and contracting regulations. Overseeing contract review process and contract distribution. Advising internal clients on legal issues concerning advertising and marketing campaigns. Serving as legal advisor to CEO and senior management on all key business transactions and strategic projects. Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and governing documents with respect to nonprofit governance and board matters. Evaluating agreements and business opportunities and their impact on business and pricing models, reporting, and compliance. This includes identifying opportunities from both existing and pending business arrangements. Selecting, managing and overseeing outside counsel. Participating in special projects as needed. The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed: Fax (212) 922-1676 or US Mail to the Advertising Council, Attn: Human Resources, 815 2nd Avenue; 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Apply Here PI101397679

Career Opportunity Director of Training for Grassroots Organizing (NPAD-24) American Civil Liberties Union Political Action and Advocacy Unit, 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 Grassroots organizing, online and offline, is growing and advancing significantly at the ACLU as more and more people join the fight to protect civil liberties. The   Director of Training for Grassroots Organizing   will be a critical function within the National Political Advocacy department. This position will serve as a new role at the institution, and therefore, the individuals must be entrepreneurial, possess demonstrated experience across a range of fields including grassroots organizing, program planning, coalition engagement, and be able to work independently to identify projects that help drive the political conversation and build long-term capacity for the national and state level organizations. The Organizing Training Director will be responsible for improving the ACLU’s grassroots organizing culture and capacity, developing a grassroots organizing curriculum and training program and resources for both volunteers and state affiliates, and leading a team of trainers and consultants. The ideal candidate will have experience in advocacy, public education and non-partisan get-out-the-vote campaigns, volunteer leadership development and organizing.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting directly to and working in collaboration with the Deputy National Field Director, the   Director of Training for Grassroots Organizing   will undertake the following: Synthesize the grassroots organizing and engagement needs of the organization, across national campaigns, issues and state affiliates into a national grassroots training curriculum for volunteers and for state affiliate staff. Build and manage a trainer’s cohort by identifying, recruiting, training and supporting national staff, state affiliate staff and top-level volunteer leaders in developing, executing and revising trainings. Plan and execute major in-person and remote trainings for field staff and grassroots volunteer leaders and activists. Adapt standard trainings to meet the unique needs of different campaigns and affiliates while preserving the core tenets and values of ACLU volunteer activism. Create and implement a system to track, evaluate and improve the training curriculum and trainers in order to improve trainees’ success after trainings. Collaborate with colleagues in the ACLU’s legal, legislative, affiliate support, advocacy, digital and communications staff, ACLU state affiliates, national coalitions, and other allies as necessary. Apply lessons and evidence-based insights from organizing experiments and research to training curriculum and approaches. The Training Director will work collaboratively with digital organizing colleagues, as well as state affiliate staff, national campaign staff, affiliate support staff and others in the institution to help improve the grassroots organizing capabilities of the ACLU Work across the broad 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, record of arrest or conviction. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in political, advocacy and/or issue campaigns required, of which at least 5 years must be in grassroots organizing or organizing training. Minimum 2 years of experience training organizers for campaigns, advocacy, policy or membership organizations. Some experience with digital or distributed organizing programs preferred but not required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Experience working with multiple stakeholder organizations in order to achieve broad consensus and buy-in across departments and states. Experience developing, executing and evaluating grassroots engagement efforts. Knowledge of relevant education and training theories, approaches and techniques, and ability to translate those into practice and teach others to apply them. Strong communications skills in order to convey complex concepts, research and analysis in a clear and concise manner. Must be self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and possess the ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent presentation, analytical, writing and organizational skills. Track record of working collaboratively to bring projects to successful 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.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume to   hrjobsnpad@aclu.org .  Reference   [NPAD-24]   in the subject line. 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.”

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Policing Policy Counsel [NPAD-23] American Civil Liberties Union National Political Advocacy Department, 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 ACLU’s National Political Advocacy Department seeks a full-time   Policing Policy Counsel.   This position is based in New York City. Good police practices, thorough training, carefully crafted policies, strong civilian oversight, and appropriate allocation of resources in law enforcement improve public safety and relationships between police officers and citizens.  Unfortunately, data from across the nation and high-profile incidents increasingly raise questions about racial, gender, religious, and other forms of biased-based profiling, selective enforcement, excessive force, and militarization.  In addition to law enforcement being the front line of the failed War on Drugs, the police are increasingly involved in enforcing terrorism and immigration laws, controlling and quelling political protests, handling school safety and discipline, providing local governments’ responses to homelessness and mental illness, and using surveillance and police powers to gather an array of personal data, as well as becoming equipped with a wide range of technologically advanced, and in some cases military grade, weapons, and surveillance equipment.  Trump’s promise for crime control in communities of color includes more stop and frisk, elimination of consent decrees with police departments across the country, and relaxing of restrictions on the use of militarized weapons and equipment.  The ACLU is the nation’s leading watchdog against police abuse and corruption, and an outspoken advocate for police reform.  To build trust, we need a democratic system of policing where our communities have a much larger say in the way their neighborhoods are policed.  Collaboration, transparency, and communication between police and communities around the shared goals of equality, fairness, accountability, and public safety are the path forward. Nationwide system reform is necessary. The   Policing Policy Counsel   will provide leadership for the ACLU’s nationwide advocacy to ensure effective, democratic, constitutional, and community-based policing.  The ACLU approaches its policing work through integrated strategies including policy development; public education; strategic communications; local, state, and federal advocacy; and litigation.  This work raises many interrelated areas of concern for the ACLU, including racial justice, criminal law reform, ending mass incarceration, immigrants’ rights, free speech, privacy and technology, national security, human rights, women’s rights, LGBT rights, juvenile justice, and the school-to-prison pipeline.  The   Policing Policy Counsel   will work closely with ACLU affiliates and national colleagues to advance the ACLU’s nationwide agenda to hold police accountable and improve police practices and institutions.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identify opportunities for, develop, and lead nationwide advocacy around police practices in close coordination with colleagues in ACLU affiliate and national offices. Provide support and advice to ACLU affiliates on policing issues in their jurisdictions. Pilot models in targeted states and municipalities that represent best practices in policing. Together with others in the ACLU national office, develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that achieves a clear vision of effective, democratic, and constitutional policing that establishes and reinforces community trust in its peacekeepers. Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations to further our advocacy goals. Establish and implement a model for ACLU and its state affiliates to work with diverse policing stakeholders, including communities of color, residents of and small business owners in heavily policed neighborhoods, currently and formerly incarcerated people, people with criminal convictions, youth, victims of crime, health care workers and advocates, police officers, members of police oversight commissions, elected officials, school officials, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges. Consult with ACLU attorneys litigating policing issues and ACLU federal lobbyists negotiating related legislation and policy guidance. Speak publicly at national, state, and local forums, conferences, and meetings. Willingness to travel 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 and six (6) or more years of experience in policy work, at least four (4) of which must be on criminal justice issues. J.D. is a positive factor, but not required. Significant experience working on policies addressing police practices required. Deep relationships in affected communities and proven track record of working in partnership and establishing trust with affected communities. Demonstrated success in working with law enforcement preferred. Experience identifying policies and practices that undermine community and police relations. Experience with systemic police reform processes, especially court-enforceable agreements between the Department of Justice and police entities. Familiarity with various policing philosophies, as well as research and literature on police practices, crime reduction, and implicit bias. Experience developing campaign goals and identifying strategies to achieve those goals preferred. Excellent research, writing, analytic, and communication skills. Personal experience with the criminal justice system (i.e., as a formerly incarcerated person, police officer, criminal defense lawyer, or prosecutor) is desirable.  Track record of working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. Experience with working in a fast-paced environment and rapidly responding to developments; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines under pressure. Commitment to civil liberties required.   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   [NPAD-23]   in the subject line. 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.”

JANUARY 18, 2018 CAREER OPPORTUNITY Operations Manager to the Legal Department [LGLF-35] American Civil Liberties Union   National Legal Department, 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 American Civil Liberties Union is seeking an Operations Manager who will report to the ACLU Legal Director in the Legal Department to help implement the organizational vision of the Legal Director and Deputy Legal Directors. The ACLU is looking for a candidate with experience in management and operations who is driven, highly organized, and committed to ensuring that the legal team of more than 100 attorneys runs flawlessly.  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Operations Manager for the Legal Department will be responsible for: Driving business operations on behalf of the ACLU’s Legal Director, three Deputy Legal Directors, and legal staff to ensure the success of their management strategy, daily operations and productivity Engaging as “Chief Problem Solver” for the Legal Department Facilitating cross-project, -center, and -departmental collaboration Work closely with the Legal Director and Deputy Legal Directors to communicate and implement their organizational priority plans Work with the Legal Director and Deputy Legal Directors to set management objectives and operational goals for the Legal Department Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of processes, and implementing organizational and structural change Identifying when and how the Legal Department can strategically work with new technology solutions Work closely with HR to recruit, onboard, and retain talent for the Legal Department, including ensuring that new hires are successfully integrated into the ACLU Work closely with HR and attorneys to design and implement a structure for legal interns and fellows Work closely with the Communications and National Political Advocacy Departments to help facilitate processes and systems related to advancing specific policy objectives Prepare financial, administrative, and other required reports Facilitate coordination between the Legal Department and other departments within the national office Acting as the lead on space planning for the department, working closely with Operations and HR to develop a work setting that drives efficiency and productivity Helping to develop and manage an annual budget for the Legal Department 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 senior leadership and advisory role, ideally with experience liaising with Human Resources, Finance and Budget, and Operations staff Well-developed management style Comfort with challenging conversations and situations Strong and engaging interpersonal skills Demonstrable track record of success in driving organizational change and results, building and managing teams of people, facilitating decision making, developing and managing complex projects, managing vendor relationships, and managing complex budgets Strong skills navigating a complex organizational structure Strong presentation and communication skills Some travel may occasionally be required Dedication to the ACLU’s mission Knowledge of public interest law practice, nonprofit, governmental or media business needs and strategies 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 Please send a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to   hrjobsGENLGL@aclu.org .  Reference   [LGLF-35/ACLU-W]   in subject line. 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. 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 2018 UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY American Civil Liberties Union Foundation 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 preserving the right to have an abortion, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote, 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 or national origin.   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 included below regarding how to apply.   The Legal Department of the ACLU’s National Office seeks undergraduate interns for the Summer of 2018. The Internship is typically full-time and requires a ten-week commitment with a start date of June 1, 2018 . A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit. Arrangements can also be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Some students may qualify for relocation assistance for travel and housing of up to $1500, which will be deducted from their ACLU stipend.     OVERVIEW   An internship with the ACLU National Office provides interns with an opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience, build leadership skills and strengthen their understanding of the ACLU. There are a number of our current staff who at one time were interns at the ACLU.   The ACLU Legal Department is comprised of three centers:   The Center for Democracy, The Center for Liberty, and The Trone Center for Justice & Equality   Each center houses a number of projects that advocate and litigate specific civil rights issues.   The Center for Democracy and The Trone Center for Justice & Equality are seeking interns for some of their projects:   The Center for Democracy The Trone Center for Justice & Equality Immigrants’ Rights Project National Prison Project National Security Project Racial Justice Program   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   The internship program is designed to provide interns with the opportunity to learn about public interest work. Interns will be under the direct supervision of the project’s staff and will have the opportunity to work on a range of issues and projects. Interns will gain experience by: Working on the preparation of court filings and public education materials. Handling inquiries from those seeking legal assistance. Working on the maintenance of case files and the compiling of press files. Other projects and duties as needed. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS   This internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and will have completed at least one year of college. Applicants must possess:   Strong research skills, including internet research. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Initiative to see projects through to completion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong interest in racial justice, social justice, and civil liberties issues.   TO APPLY   Applicants should submit a resume, a writing sample of no more than five pages, and a cover letter that describes your area of interest, your interest in civil liberties and any relevant life or work experience. Applications should be sent to: hrjobs@aclu.org . Please reference Summer 2018 Undergraduate Internship/ACLU-W in the subject line and identify the Project where you wish to be placed.   Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as early as possible as decisions are made on a rolling basis.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this opportunity.   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.          Applicants are not required or expected to provide any current salary and compensation information, or salary history during any phase of the recruitment process. Job candidates may provide salary expectations or request information regarding the salary for the position(s) to which they are applying.   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.” 

JANUARY 5, 2018 Career Opportunity STAFF ATTORNEY [NPP-11] AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION National Prison Project, 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. The   National Prison Project   of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. seeks applications for a full-time   Staff Attorney .  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 has successfully litigated on behalf of prisoners in more than 25 states.  Since 1991 it 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. The Project leads the nationwide   Stop Solitary   campaign, which works to end the excessive and inappropriate use of solitary confinement.   The Project also coordinates a nationwide network of litigators, conducts training and public education conferences, and provides expert advice and technical assistance to activists and lawyers throughout the country.  NPP 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, policymakers, and the public that America’s criminal justice system has relied too heavily on incarceration as the first and often only response to behavior that could be more effectively addressed through other means.  The population in American prisons and jails has tripled in the past 15 years and now approaches two and a half million.  Facilities are overcrowded; medical systems are overwhelmed; and work, education, and treatment programs are inadequate.  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 and the country. The Staff Attorney will report to the Director of the National Prison Project and should be prepared to contribute to all aspects of the Project’s litigation and non-litigation work.  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Litigating in federal courts, including appellate courts, throughout the country. Handling a substantial caseload of major class actions in federal court, working closely with other staff attorneys and local counsel. Conducting legal research and writing legal memoranda. Analyzing legislation for potential litigation. Drafting pleadings and briefs, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments. Providing technical assistance and expert legal advice to local ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys and others who seek assistance from the Project. Conducting policy advocacy on prisoners’ rights and criminal justice issues. Developing new cases and non-litigation advocacy projects. Engaging in public speaking and articulating ACLU views to a variety of audiences on a broad range of prisoners’ rights, criminal justice and civil liberties issues. Supervising paralegals. 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 Individuals with more experience are strongly encouraged to apply.  Responsibilities will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated skill level.  J.D. degree and a minimum of three years of litigation experience, preferably in federal court, are required.  Active bar membership.  A demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and public interest law. A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.  Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential. Excellent legal research skills. Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Self-motivated, diligent and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure. Familiarity with criminal justice issues preferred. Ability to travel required. 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, current resume, the names and contact information of three references, and at least one legal writing sample by email to   hrjobsNPP@aclu.org .  Reference   [NPP-11/ACLU-W]   in subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to National Prison Project postings.   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. 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.”

The FHLB – Office of Finance is seeking a strong Counsel.  Reporting into the General Counsel, the Counsel will provide day-to-day legal support to departments across the OF on a variety of legal matters related to the mission of the OF, including contracts, regulatory compliance, governance, and capital markets.   Major Responsibilities include: Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts and other agreements and assist in contract management. Prepare and/or review resolutions and minutes relating to meetings of the OF board of directors, board committees, and management committees, and assist in meeting preparation. Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures. Conduct legal research and monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the OF. Prepare memos, correspondence, and other documents. Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to departments across the OF regarding general corporate, regulatory compliance, and governance matters. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating periodic reports and other disclosure documents. Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.   Qualified candidates will offer a J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Virginia preferred).  Qualified candidates will also offer a minimum of four years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience (experience in drafting and negotiating vendor contracts in the information technology area and experience with regulated financial institutions a plus).  Knowledge of debt capital markets and disclosure matters is required.  Successful candidates will offer excellent writing, research, and analytical skills; a collaborative style and ability to work in a team environment, adjusting quickly to evolving needs; good judgment, high level of professional integrity, and strong work ethic; and strong organizational, planning, prioritizing, and follow-through skills.   This position offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and work environment and is based in Reston, VA.   FHLB-OF is not currently sponsoring work visas or transfers.  Green Card or citizenship required.   To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to the following job link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=fhlbof&jobId=114227&lang=en_US&source=CC3

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Two-Year Staff Attorney [VRP-11] American Civil Liberties Union Voting Rights 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 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 ACLU seeks to hire an attorney for a two-year position for its Voting Rights Project, to begin in mid-2017.  The ACLU Voting Rights Project was established in 1965 – the same year that the historic Voting Rights Act (VRA) was enacted – and has litigated more than 300 cases since that time.  Its mission is to ensure that all Americans can participate freely and equally in the political process. The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach – a combination of legislative advocacy and litigation – and has active cases in over a dozen states.  Within the last few years, the Voting Rights Project has represented parties in two voting rights cases on the merits before the Supreme Court: representing plaintiffs in  Arizona v. ITCA , a successful challenge to Arizona’s imposition of onerous documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration; and representing intervenors in  Shelby County v. Holder , defending the constitutionality of Sections 4(b) and 5 of the Voting Rights Act.  Between the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections, the ACLU won or settled 15 cases in 12 states protecting the voting rights of more than 5 million people. In addition to our work on voter suppression, the Project works on redistricting issues and challenges electoral arrangements that dilute the political strength of minority communities.  In recent years, the Project has successfully litigated minority vote dilution cases at the trial and appellate levels in places including Ferguson, Missouri; Yakima, Washington; Sumter County, Georgia; and Fremont County, Wyoming. The Voting Rights 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 two-year Staff Attorney will work on priority issues of the Project as needed, including redistricting-related issued. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in litigation of constitutional and statutory cases on a wide range of voting rights issues including researching and drafting pleadings, briefs and legal memoranda, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments in the trial and appellate courts. Participate in analyzing legislation for potential litigation. Develop new cases, non-litigation advocacy projects and identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses. Work with and advise ACLU state affiliates; Provide technical assistance and expert legal advice to cooperating attorneys, and others who seek assistance on voting rights litigation, legislation, and advocacy. Serve as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work and advancing ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions. Engaging in public speaking and articulating ACLU views to a variety of audiences. Collaborate with staff across the organization, including in other projects within the ACLU’s Legal Department, Communications, Affiliate Support and Advocacy, the Washington Legislative Office and state affiliates to advance voting rights. Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and client development. 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 J.D. degree.  Individuals with significant litigation experience are encouraged to apply; salary and responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly. Appropriate bar membership permitting practice in New York. Familiarity with voting rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties and civil rights issues is desirable; commitment to those issues is essential. Superior analytic skills and legal research and writing skills are required. Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work. Excellent public speaking skills; Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively are essential. A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team. Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential. Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure. Ability to work with a wide range of people and foster a team environment. Ability to travel. COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. HOW TO APPLY Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, a legal writing sample of no more than 15 pages (preferably not a law journal submission), and names and contact information for three references, to:  hrjobsVRP@aclu.org  - Reference [ VRP-11/ACLU ] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to Voting Rights Project postings. 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 where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please be advised that the Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 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.”