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| Job Title: | Advocacy and Policy Coordinator |
| Organization: | ACLU |
| Region: | East Coast |
| Description: | (ASD-28/36) For more than 92 years, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, policy advocates and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department (ASA) of the ACLU's National Office in New York City seeks two full-time Advocacy and Policy Coordinators. States are a major battleground in the fight for civil liberties. Each year, state policymakers across the country consider a wide variety of proposals that both assault and protect our most fundamental rights. The 2013 state legislative sessions, for example, have featured high-stakes debates on the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, abortion access, immigrants' rights, criminal justice reform, and privacy in the digital age, among many other critical civil liberties issues. Through its state affiliates, members, and national staff, the ACLU works in every state across the country to protect and advance civil liberties. The ASA's Advocacy Team partners with ACLU affiliates to advance state-based advocacy in furtherance of the ACLU's public policy priorities, crafts coordinated state strategies to achieve nationwide change, and works with ACLU affiliates to build the infrastructure they need to effectively advance their policy goals. The ACLU's state-based work includes advocacy to advance criminal justice reform, disability rights, free speech, human rights, immigrants' rights, LGBT rights, prisoners' rights, racial justice, religious freedom, reproductive rights, technology and liberty, voting rights, and women's rights. The Advocacy and Policy Coordinators will serve as integral members of the Advocacy Team by managing its day-to-day activities. In addition, the Coordinators will attend regular team meetings and will have the opportunity to learn about opportunities to advance and defend civil liberties through integrated advocacy. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as the first point of contact for the Advocacy Team. - Maintain general knowledge of key legislative issues. Track and research priority issues. Generate, manage, update, and distribute related reports. - Manage staff schedules and coordinate logistics for staff travel plans. - Schedule and organize departmental meetings; compile agendas. Coordinate the logistics and planning for special events. - Act as the project coordinator and monitor project deadlines. - Assist with the recruitment, selection and orientation of interns. - Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy and Policy on managing the departmental budget; serve as the liaison to Accounting for vendor payments, reimbursements and expenses; conduct monthly budgetary review and alert the Director to any budgetary concerns. - Maintain and update the Advocacy section of the intranet site. - Ensure that departmental databases and files are updated in a timely and accurate manner. - Create and develop visual presentations such as maps, charts, and graphs. - Other duties and special projects as assigned. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree and a minimum two (2) years of relevant experience required. - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to take initiative, think strategically, provide rapid analytical responses, and work cooperatively with various staff/departments. - Strong problem solving skills and ability to adapt to shifting priorities. - Self starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail. - Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete assignments under strict deadlines. - Ability to synthesize complex information. - Superior computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access. - Computer database management skills. - Ability to work independently as well as within a team. - 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) and resume by email to hrjobsasad@aclu.org. Reference [ASD-28/36/ACLU-W] in subject line - or by mail Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department posting. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Alternatively applications can be mailed Nicole Bucheri RE: [ASD-28/36/ACLU-W] American Civil Liberties Union 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We encourage applicants who need accommodation in the application process to contact HRJobsInclReq@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." |
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| E-Mail: | hrjobsad@aclu.org |
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| Closing Date: | July-17-13 |
