ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Manager, Growth & Stewardship in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Associate Director, Growth & Stewardship, the Manager, Growth & Stewardship will be responsible for implementing strategies to upgrade donors across the ACLU’s Nationwide Membership program; project manage all Major donor and DAF-focused omnichannel appeals; and cultivate donors throughout the pipeline. This position will review data for segmentation strategy with internal and external partners and collaborate with the Production team to traffic copy and manage donor campaign elements. Additionally, the Manager will review data and update messaging for weekly mid and major donor acknowledgements and welcome journeys, fielding ad hoc higher value donor correspondence and inquiries. Data literacy, project management experience, and comfort collaborating with diverse teams are essential for success in this position.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Project manage 10+ omnichannel Major donor solicitations, DAF appeals, and cultivation campaigns, working closely with DDSRO and NPSPD teams to manage data pulls and review cycles 
• With partners and team, review data and ask strings for audience plans and ask strings for ongoing, multi-channel donor upgrade efforts 
• Prepare and review weekly mid and major donor files, including high dollar acknowledgements and welcome emails, ensuring data hygiene and accuracy of donor information 
• Track performance of upgraded donors and Major donors and escalate notable changes or gifts to Associate Director, Growth & Stewardship, as necessary 
• Monitor ongoing outbound TM efforts and stewardship calls for upgrade efforts and Major donor appeals 
• Manage the following cultivation efforts: Impact postcards, the ACLU Insight Panel, holiday cards, ACLU Magazine tip ons, donor spotlights in Annual Reports, DAF cultivation campaigns and postcards, thank you calling and cards for Mid and Major donors, and oneoff cultivations as needed. 
• As needed, collaborate with other development teams on existing ACLU cultivation opportunities, events, and collateral for the Nationwide Membership upgrade, Mid, and Major audiences. This includes the monthly Debrief, Impact Reports, Leadership Forums, and other member benefits. 
• Monitor expenditures against annual budgets and process invoices for Growth & Stewardship program 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Direct experience project managing campaigns for multi-channel mid to large sized fundraising programs 
• Comfort working with large sets of data; prior experience with Salesforce products a plus 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Comfort communicating with mid and major donors and external partners 
• Ability to apply sound judgement and to maintain donor data confidentiality 
• Experience with telemarketing and/or email programs, preferred 
• Experience with fundraising copy and scripts, preferred 
• Experience analyzing campaign performance and making data-informed recommendations, preferred

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Writer in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY, Washington, D.C., or San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a 2-year term-limited position.

The ACLU Communications & Marketing department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Head of Marketing Channels, the Staff Writer will take the lead in scripting long-form video content and all related adaptations for social media, including but not limited to video essays, scripted adaptations of ACLU reports, and partnership appearances; long-form editorial assets, including but not limited to op-eds or brand proposals; and related ad copy as needed.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Conceive, pitch, and write original, well-researched, audience-driven, long-form video during proactive and reactive moments, contributing to content that amplifies, educates, and drives attention to the proactive and reactive work of our organization 
• Proofread and prepare video scripts to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and accessibility 
• Adapt other content, including explainers, op-eds, data-driven reports, and first-person narratives, into compelling video content, as assigned 
• Collaborate with the other teams in the Marketing Channels Unit — paid media, social media, earned media and strategic engagement, and e-commerce and merchandising — to support content development at all stages of production 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and spokespeople to deliver scripts that suit a variety of formats, including for external verticals and partnerships, delivering content with a high degree of editorial quality and self-review 
• Coordinate with Head of Marketing Channels, communications strategist, and other relevant stakeholders to shepherd content through cross-departmental reviews 
• Assist with special projects including advertising content, online actions and advocacy campaigns, live social media events, and communications campaigns to support ACLU programs 
• Provide copywriting support for various communications and marketing materials, including blogs, web pages, paid ads, and social media 
• Stay up-to-date and informed about the ACLU’s issues and positions, and understand cultural conversations around social justice 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: arts and entertainment media, digital communications, journalism, screenwriting, and storytelling 
• Experience developing and writing serialized video content optimized for YouTube, with a strong understanding of episodic storytelling, audience retention, platform best practices, and long-form narrative formats 
• Ability to produce copy on deadline, in breaking news settings and during rapid response periods 
• Experience writing engaging, information-rich content on complex, intersectional issues for a national, generalist audience that is on-brand and on-message 
• Experience working on issue-based advocacy campaigns, and in communicating complex issues to a variety of owned and targeted audiences. 
• Proven ability to produce and edit content that is persuasive, issue-driven and compels people to take action 
• Ability to identify and manage multiple content pieces across multiple subject areas simultaneously; and make recommendations for how to execute competing priorities 
• Familiarity with and experience writing about social justice issues and a demonstrated interest in civil liberties and civil rights and passion for the work of the ACLU

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Associate, Digital Marketing & Production in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

This is a 3-year term-limited position.

The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Donor Development the Associate, Digital Marketing & Production will be responsible for the execution of digital campaigns, including email and peer-to-peer text messaging for the ACLU’s Nationwide Membership Marketing program. The associate will work closely with both external partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring schedules are kept and don’t overlap with other teams’ sends.  The Associate produces digital campaigns, develops campaign templates, landing pages, and dedicated URLs, and ensures testing direction from strategy memos is reflected in campaign setup. Data literacy, project management experience, strong attention to detail and comfort collaborating with diverse teams are essential for success in this position. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Monitor, respond to, and complete production requests as assigned  
• Produce and test online forms, donation forms, and other landing pages  
• Contribute to the maintenance of documentation of team processes and workflows for production 
• Work cross-departmentally as well as with external partners to produce digital campaigns 
• Coordinate with external vendors to daily send reports across our email and SMS programs and overall campaign wrap up reports 
• Support weekend email and text campaigns; This includes off-hours work, as needed, for live coverage of high-priority events or rapid response moments 
• Code, test, QA and edit emails, texts, and landing pages to ensure quality 
• Execute audience selects and tests ensuring the quality and accuracy of data with audience stakeholders 
• Project management: trafficking copy, creation and management of schedules, and external vendor management 
• Identify and escalate digital data hygiene issues, and help define solutions with data team as needed and appropriate 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned  

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated project management experience
• Proficiency with HTML and/or CSS  
• Experience producing email and text campaigns  
• Understanding of digital/email marketing techniques and mobile optimization  
• Experience with Drupal, Springboard, Salesforce, BBCRM and Sailthru, preferred 
• Experience working with external vendors and partners, preferred 
• Experience with fundraising and direct marketing campaigns, preferred 
• Experience working at complex national or international nonprofits, preferred 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY or Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by May 22, 2026.

This is a 2-year term-limited term position. 

The ACLU’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s legal work on reproductive freedom, LGBTQ rights and HIV, women’s rights, freedom of religion and belief, and disability rights. It also encompasses the legal work of the ACLU to address the intersection of religious freedom and equal treatment, among other issues.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy Legal Director/ Director of the Center for Liberty, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel will work closely with the Director on advancing the Center’s programming. The work will include a focus on combatting efforts to use religion to discriminate; developing the ACLU’s veterans’ rights docket; addressing the many emerging challenges to free exercise and Establishment Clause doctrine; advancing the family regulation docket; and supporting the work on priorities in the center.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Participate in litigation in federal and state courts on a range of issues of import to the Center for Liberty, including engaging in legal research, drafting briefs, and leading cases where experience permits
• Develop relationships with other advocates, lawyers, academics, and potential clients to further Center goals
• Work with and advise ACLU state affiliates
• Serve as a resource for ACLU legislative, policy and campaign work and advancing ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions
• Engage in public speaking and articulating ACLU views to a variety of audiences
• Collaborate with staff in the Center, as well as across the organization, including in other projects within the ACLU’s Legal Department, Communications Department, Affiliate and Nationwide Support Initiative, National Political Advocacy Department, Strategy Office, and state affiliates to advance
• Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and client development
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• J.D. degree
• Litigation experience, including clerkships, is preferred
• Excellent research, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Interest and commitment to mentoring interns
• Willingness to travel 
• Admission to the bar of the state in which one will work is required or willingness to promptly seek such membership

COMPENSATION

The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances)

• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY where are National Offices are headquartered.  Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.  

For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Content Strategist in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY or Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a 2-year term-limited role.

The ACLU Communications & Marketing department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Social Media, the Senior Content Strategist will be responsible for leading development and execution of the ACLU's YouTube strategy, with SEO-informed editorial strategies and content promotion plans that leverage all channels in the ACLU’s social media program. In partnership with the Social Media Manager, communications strategists, and multimedia producers, the Senior Content Strategist will lead creation of compelling, platform-specific content to meet the ACLU’s communications, legal, advocacy, and development goals on YouTube, integrating YouTube thoughtfully into the department’s strategic communications plans. The Senior Content Strategist will support external partnerships and collaborations, identify high-impact partnership opportunities, and partner with other teams within Communications & Marketing or Development departments, to livestream key engagements or produce YouTube-first events.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Set the long-term vision, goal, strategies and tactics to scale the ACLU’s YouTube channel, supporting a daily social video program that thoughtfully accounts for organizational priorities, the ACLU’s unique brand identity, the daily news cycle, and emerging trends. 
• Project manage the end-to-end production of YouTube content, including talent booking, editorial calendaring, digital strategy, and content planning, in close partnership with the ACLU’s social media, multimedia, program communications, earned media, storytelling, and artists and influencer teams. 
• Develop content plans that position the ACLU as a thought leader on YouTube, accounting for an ideologically diverse nationwide audience 
• Craft and implement creative, multi-faceted strategies for advocacy, public education, live events, and paid media campaigns on YouTube, collaborating with other teams to support content plans as needed 
• Align YouTube content planning and editorial calendar with broader social media and communications strategy, including cross-channel adaptations and multi-platform partnerships 
• Work with the Social Media and Multimedia teams to develop formats and optimize videos, headlines, metadata, and thumbnails for YouTube 
• Monitor and report on strategic insights and video analytics, to inform decision-making and ensure content is optimized for audience growth 
• Initiate and maintain strong relationships with YouTube; gather and prioritize technical platform requirements 
• Create and maintain internal documentation for workflows across teams 
• Cultivate relationships with YouTube influencers in partnership with the Artist and Influencer Engagement team and Media and Strategic Engagement team 
• Develop and lead trainings for staff who will have on-camera appearances 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant experience managing the channel strategies and production process for YouTube, preferably for a nonprofit, advocacy, or media organization 
• Strong editorial judgment and familiarity with emerging social-video trends 
• Expertise in YouTube analytics and SEO best practices, analytics tools, and content management platforms 
• Experience developing formats that optimize videos, headlines, metadata, and thumbnails for YouTube 
• Proven ability to navigate competing organizational priorities and complex approvals processes 
• Excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal communication skills; strong attention to detail; ability to write and deliver work product under deadlines; and commitment to high-quality standards 
• A creative, hyper-organized approach to project management 
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with colleagues across departments and functions 
• A passion for online advocacy and commitment to the mission of the ACLU

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Earned Media Strategist in the Communications & Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a 2-year term-limited position.

The ACLU Communications & Marketing Department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union. The Media and Strategic Engagement team works to bring the ACLU’s work to the most strategic audience. It strengthens and deepens our relationships with media outlets and journalists, identifies opportunities to engage with new media outlets and audiences, and ensures better coordination for paid media work. The team’s thought leadership efforts ensure our leaders and experts continue to expand their profile to elevate ACLU's work and mission and coordinates appearances and writings as part of our strategic goals.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Media and Strategic Engagement, the Earned Media Strategist will be at the frontlines of ACLU’s media relations work, staffing key spokespeople as needed, with an emphasis on the organization's electoral communications, providing media support to position the organization’s spokespeople as thought leaders and maximize the visibility of our work to advance our electoral and advocacy goals.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Pitching and preparing ACLU spokespeople for media appearances, leveraging an existing portfolio of key reporter relationships within the political media industry and leading industry thought leaders 
• Executing strategic engagements in rapid response environments (press conferences, sponsorships, event appearances and speaking engagements, or other high visibility events requiring ACLU principals on short notice) 
• Staff key organization principals at media appearances and strategic engagements as needed, including events that require travel 
• Secondary support for staffing key partners, such as celebrity ambassadors or influencers, during strategic engagements 
• Help prepare briefing materials and prep sessions for external engagements for senior staff, including mock interviews as needed 
• Support cross-organization collaboration regarding the deployment of organization spokespeople, building earned media or strategic engagement strategies around related appearances of these principals driven by Development, NPAD, Legal, or other departments 
• Support the maintenance of spokesperson biographies, headshots, and other portfolio items 
• Map and build relationships with key national media outlets, with an emphasis on emerging outlets or impactful independent reporters in the digital media ecosystem 
• Lead communications and positioning strategies, as well as outreach, for high-level principals and projects and announcements, as assigned by senior communications leadership. Assist in the development of materials or preparations for events that further the organization’s thought leadership, including op-eds, press conferences, and speaking engagements at high visibility events 
• Secondary coverage for communications strategists on leave or in pressing rapid response moments 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned by senior ACLU communications leadership 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant experience in professional public relations, media or relevant professional experience in a fast-paced work environment is required; experience in political or electoral communications is preferred. 
• Strong judgment and instincts for media and communications-related work. 
• Knowledge and familiarity with the news media and social media landscapes. 
• Excellent research, writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 
• The ability to demonstrate grace under pressure and provide an organized, calming experience for principals. 
• Availability and willingness to travel and staff principals outside of business hours as needed. 
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team. 
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• Familiarity with Cision is preferred. 
• Interest in civil liberties and civil rights and experience with advocacy campaigns preferred. 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 

 ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Temporary Organizing Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National Office. This position is an 18-month term-limited position and is eligible for remote work in the United States.

The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People. 

Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Temporary Deputy Director of Organizing, the Temporary Organizing Strategist will be responsible for the following: 

• Design and lead complex, multi-tooled organizing strategies in partnership with ACLU affiliates
• Assist with research, story gathering and analysis to further the organization’s communication, policy and legal goals
• Develop organizing goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgets to serve the organization’s concrete political/policy outcomes
• Deploy key organizing tactics in partnership with ACLU affiliates including phone banking, text banking, rallies, marches, story collection, and social media engagement
• Collaborate with policy counsels and campaign strategists to develop and integrate organizing plans into broader campaign strategies
• Execute on-the-ground organizing meetings and events in priority jurisdictions in partnership with ACLU affiliates
• Track program progress to goal and metrics through standardized reporting
• Produce compelling call and text scripts for priority campaigns
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, retention and mobilization across multiple platforms
• Develop and implement new volunteer team structures and systems
• Set and track volunteer team goals and activities
• Leverage organizing tools effectively for volunteer engagement
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting priorities based on the changing external environment
• This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work non-traditional hours

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant experience in political, electoral, advocacy and/or issue campaigns as a campaign manager, political director, field director or equivalent role
• Proven success in grassroots organizing, volunteer recruitment and management, and issue advocacy
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience with earned media strategies
• Experience working in and navigating coalition spaces
• Ability to assess needs and recommend resource allocation
• Excellence in analyzing complex concepts and presenting clear recommendations
• Strong independent work ethic and team collaboration skills
• Superior analytical, writing, and organizational abilities
• Access to a major airport and ability to travel substantially

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Gift Planning Associate in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever.  The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union.  We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.   

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Gift Planning Administration, the Gift Planning Associate will be responsible for providing support for the management and administration of trusts and estates, and life income gifts.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Support the overall operations of the gift planning program and represent the ACLU when working directly with donors and/or their families, attorneys, and advisors to administer both active and matured bequest and life income gifts.  
• Independently manage the documentation, receipt, and disbursements of estate and life income gifts by coordinating with internal departments and external financial institutions
• Use your knowledge of planned gifts to problem-solve complex transactions, and to seek guidance or identify issues for escalation. 
• Represent the ACLU in managing donors’ and their representatives’ expectations regarding bequest inquiries, gift proposals and agreements, disbursements, and probate documentation. 
• Demonstrate a high degree of independent decision-making to ensure matured gifts are administered in accordance with organizational revenue sharing policies. 
• With guidance from other team members, responsible for assisting gift officers with day-to-day management of donor portfolios and stewardship activities by entering and maintaining the flow of tasks, producing correspondence, or other materials, necessary to maintain and deepen donor relationships.   
• Ensure the seamless administration of gift planning marketing and estate-related functions, including being the first point of contact for donors and their representatives, prioritizing a high volume of email and mail, independently assessing circumstances and determining the best course of follow-up. 
• With assistance from supervisor, responsible for the data accuracy and maintenance of planned giving records, evaluating needs and developing solutions using hygiene and management reports.    
• Use your knowledge of a variety of software applications and databases to create proposals and gift plans, track regulatory compliance, and produce activity reports. 
• At the discretion of planned giving management, other projects and duties will be assigned as necessary to maintain the highest level of gift planning standards. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Knowledge of, or desire to learn about, the gift planning field
• Experience in similar complex administrative environments like estate administration, legal, or financial operations
• Familiarity with fundraising databases
• Experience working at complex, fast-paced national or international nonprofits.
• Self-starter adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and follow-through, including adherence to deadlines and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with overlapping deadlines.
• Work collaboratively, share assigned resources and information and serve as a point of reference for other staff to meet goals/deadlines within the expected time frame 
• Anticipate obstacles and suggest or perform alternative courses of action to accomplish the desired results for difficult projects
• Ability to speak and write effectively to convey clarity, specificity, and exactness, being mindful of the intended audience 
• Strong proofreading and editing skills 
• Ability to exercise good judgment about who needs what information and how to deliver it most effectively 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organization to donors as well as interface with all levels of staff at the national office, the affiliates and volunteers while maintaining tact, diplomacy and confidentiality 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet usage 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the Karpatkin Fellowship, a full-time, two-year fellowship in the Racial Justice Program (RJP) of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

The Racial Justice Program (RJP) is part of the ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice and Equality. The Trone Center works to combat racial discrimination; to ensure that our criminal justice system is fair, and free of racial bias; to advocate for humane and constitutional conditions of confinement; and to abolish the death penalty as a legitimate form of punishment. The Trone Center for Justice and Equality also includes the Criminal Law Reform Project, Capital Punishment Project, and the National Prison Project. 

Often working with the ACLU’s 53 affiliates and chapters nationwide, RJP uses litigation, legislative advocacy and public education to challenge government and private sector attacks on educational, public health, housing, and employment equity initiatives. We also challenge a range of discriminatory criminal legal system practices that unfairly disadvantage communities of color, and work to ensure robust civil rights enforcement in the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

During the fellowship, fellows have opportunities to work with colleagues within RJP and across the ACLU’s 53 affiliates and chapters in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. They will receive mentorship from ACLU staff attorneys, attend specialized trainings focused on improving substantive legal skills and strategic decision-making for legal work, and collaborate with others across the legal department through internal community building convenings. Past fellows have gone on to play important roles in civil rights and civil liberties work at the ACLU, in other leading social justice organizations, in the judiciary, in academia and in government.  

The Karpatkin Fellowship was established by the ACLU Board of Directors in memory of Marvin M. Karpatkin, the late General Counsel of the American Civil Liberties Union, who died in January 1975, at the age of 48. Mr. Karpatkin was one of the ACLU's most active attorneys during the 1960s and early 1970s. He left his special mark in the areas of selective service and military law. His interest in those areas grew out of his own strong opposition to the Vietnam War and his desire to help those who, younger than himself, were faced with performing military service in a war they would not support.  

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Karpatkin Fellow will be a core member of a collaborative, dedicated team working to advance the ACLU’s racial justice work.  

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 6, 2026.  

YOUR DAY TO DAY

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation  
• Conduct factual investigation to identify policies and practices that can be challenged through litigation  
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs  
• Review and analyze documents to support litigation and advocacy 
• Interview witnesses and potential clients 
• Participate in discovery and trial practice 
• Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials 
• Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys 
• Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• J.D. degree at time of hire  
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice 
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team 
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion 
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

COMPENSATION

The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances)

• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY where are National Offices are headquartered.  Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.  

For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Product Manager in the Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU’s Technology team partners with departments across the ACLU to build and maintain innovative, robust, and secure digital products and technical systems that accelerate the ACLU’s mission as our nationwide guardian of rights and liberties. We are a team of engineers, designers, product managers, and administrators who take pride in creating technical solutions that help raise money, get our message out in the world, mobilize our supporters, and manage our data with integrity.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Product Management, the Product Manager works collaboratively with leadership, tech team members, and stakeholder teams across the organization to drive product development for our fundraising CRM and data management product, services, and platforms. The Product Manager will play a leading role in building products to enable internal teams to work more efficiently such that the ACLU’s fundraising, advocacy, engagement and communications needs are best met.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Collaborate with other product leaders to create and execute on the product roadmap for products that support the ACLU’s nationwide fundraising program. Initially, this will involve building and maintaining custom tooling to enhance and integrate with our Fundraising CRM.
• Work closely with stakeholders to explore and identify product requirements for projects added to the tech team’s roadmap. Be able to define lean minimally viable products (MVPs) that solve real problems and have measurable success metrics.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders in Technology, Development, MarComms, Organizing, and Privacy & Data Governance to understand their department-specific needs. Prioritize goals and build a strategy for each product that is in-line with the organization’s goals and priorities. The Product Manager will support these colleagues in program creation and management for effective onboarding, training, and support.
• Manage timely updates and communications about the projects and workstreams for your team, adopting the best format and channel for different stakeholder or user groups.
• Work closely with leadership to justify product roadmap decisions and overall product strategy choices. Iterate and make changes to strategy and roadmap when data or landscape changes require so.
• Help establish product-driven success metrics for projects you lead. Report back on these success metrics and convene conversations so that all members of the team understand how products are performing and what that means for the broader roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, SMEs, and others to explore problem areas and ensure designed solutions best solve well-defined problems. Have experience facilitating an inclusive product development process to ideate and execute in a healthy fashion.
• Work with the Analytics team to understand how products are performing and where further optimizations are needed. Iterate on the product roadmap for your area of ownership to ensure analytics-driven insights are being acted on.
• Be a great storyteller! Be comfortable presenting roadmaps, product requirements, usage analysis and more to leadership, team members, stakeholders and others in order to help them understand the power of product-driven development.

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Familiarity with CRMs, especially Salesforce and Blackbaud products (ie: NPSP, NGOC, BBCRM).
• Experience working with or managing technical vendors.
• Strong understanding of digital security, accessibility, and privacy issues
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills and the ability to make decisions and implement projects in a team-oriented environment
• Experience in nonprofit or campaign fundraising, education, advocacy or rapid-response environments strongly preferred.
• Experience in launching successful digital products, including shaping and driving strategies for infrastructure and data management.
• Experience working on cross-functional product teams of engineers, designers and analysts to ideate, build and deploy digital products.
• Capable of writing product briefs and/or specs in order to define requirements for the design and engineering phases of product development.
• Demonstrably strong customer and stakeholder empathy including using this empathy to ask questions and build solutions that address explicitly defined needs.
• An ability to work with varied stakeholders to propose, prioritize, and select projects and to create product roadmaps

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in the Criminal Law Reform Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, or Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

This is a 2-year, limited term position. 

The Criminal Law Reform Project’s mission is to advocate for the constitutional and civil rights of those impacted by criminal legal systems. We use litigation and advocacy to confront systemic government conduct that fuels the carceral state and police abuse, and oppresses people based on race, class, and other characteristics. CLRP does this work because everyone suspected, accused, or convicted of a crime deserves dignity, fairness, and an opportunity to thrive.  

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director or the Deputy Director for Policing, this role offers a unique opportunity to pursue impact litigation and integrated advocacy aimed at challenging systemic misconduct by federal and state law enforcement agents in carrying out the Trump Administration’s mass incarceration and deportation agendas.  The role may also contribute to other areas of CLRP’s docket as necessary. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney committed to racial justice, transformative change, and the power of legal advocacy to shift narratives and systems.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Litigation and Advocacy 

• Lead and contribute to impact litigation in state and federal courts across the U.S., including investigating potential lawsuits, researching and drafting pleadings and briefs, engaging in discovery and motion practice, and conducting evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, trials and appeals 
• Maintain a docket of active and developing lawsuits challenging illegal and unconstitutional practices by federal and state law enforcement agents 
• Provide legal and strategic advice to local ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys, and other partners on litigation  
• Serve as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work, as well as advance ACLU policy goals through public education, advocacy and participating in coalitions 
• Collaborate across departments—Communications, Political Advocacy, Data & Analytics, and Affiliate Support to develop integrated strategies 
• Represent CLRP in public forums and media, articulating legal and policy visions to a variety of audiences 

Staffing and Management 

• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of new team members 
• Mentor junior attorneys, interns, and fellows, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• J.D. degree and bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.  
  • Those with 8-15 years of experience will have the title of Senior Staff Attorney and those with 16+ years of experience will have the title of Senior Counsel.  
• Demonstrated civil litigation skills and experience, including drafting complaints and briefs and conducting discovery 
• Strong ability to conduct thorough and goal-oriented fact-finding and investigation 
• Skilled in working with litigation and/or project teams, including development of clear goals, strategy, team processes and communication, and accountability 
• You value and excel at working with a wide range of people while fostering a collaborative, respectful team environment 
• You thrive in a complex, cross-departmental structure, particularly with respect to identifying and leveraging organizational resources 
• You have a familiarity with and commitment to criminal and racial justice (e.g., as a criminal defense lawyer, formerly incarcerated person, civil rights litigator, etc.) 
• You have excellent legal analytical, research, and writing skills 
• You are willing to travel as needed 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership skills, for instance serving as lead counsel on a litigation or project team 
• Familiarity with law and policy relating to Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures 
• Ability to develop novel litigation theories to challenge criminal legal abuses. 
• Experience with data analysis as an advocacy or litigation tool 
• Experience with complex litigation, such as civil rights class actions or other forms of impact litigation. 
• Skill working with or representing vulnerable clients, particularly those involved in the criminal legal system 
• You have deposition, trial, or hearing experience, or experience at oral argument or appellate litigation 
• Experience with press strategies for advocacy, such as drafting press releases, and op-eds, or conducting television appearances 

COMPENSATION

The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances)

• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY where are National Offices are headquartered.  Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.  

For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for a full-time 3-year term-limited position of Digital and Technical Services Archivist in the Records & Archives unit of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of three (3) days per week or twelve (12) days per month. 

Records & Archives reduces risk, creates operational efficiency, and safeguards the historical legacy of ACLU by stewarding data/records through the information lifecycle with a particular focus on records that are no longer in use. 

• We manage the destruction of paper and digital records that are not historically valuable and are no longer in use at ACLU. 
• We set and enforce policies related to how long records are kept, their secure destruction and documentation thereof, according to business needs and state and federal laws and regulations. 
• We set and enforce policies and carry out the day-to-day work of documenting, preserving, and providing access to the ACLU’s historical archives on-site, and we prepare and donate historical material that is open to the public to Princeton University. 
• We also provide research services to all ACLU staff regarding ACLU history. 
• We partner with other teams (e.g., Information Security, Privacy & Data Governance) to ensure that information policies, procedures, and projects meet ACLU standards (e.g, those relating to privacy, security, compliance, access, and risk) and are created and maintained in a collaborative, coordinated way that engages appropriate stakeholders.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Records & Archives, the Digital and Technical Services Archivist will revitalize our digital and technical infrastructure to improve preservation and access to ACLU’s historical records. This role will make major improvements in collections management, including leading projects to clean up legacy data in our Collections Management System. The Digital and Technical Services Archivist will also lead the initiative to develop and implement a digital preservation program for the ACLU Archives. As a stakeholder for the Archives, this role will also collaborate with other teams as we build out our Digital Records Management program.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Develop technology strategy and implementation for the ACLU’s Archives: 

• Oversee the clean-up and transformation of our current Archival Content Management System to fully utilize its capacity to describe our archives and make reference easy 
• Create a portal for research that engages staff and gives broader access to archives 
• Create a digital archival program for historically significant records that allows staff to easily access past assets 
• Lead the creation of a digital preservation program for ACLU: 
  • Conduct a digital preservation assessment of the ACLU’s current holdings and future collecting needs 
  • Create an assessment of digital preservation solutions for ACLU 
  • With Director and Manager, create a roadmap for implementating of digital preservation solution 
  • Manage the implementation of selected digital preservation system including: 
    • Creating and document metadata schemas for digital archives 
    • Create and document protocols for digital transfer and processing 
    • Ensure that digital preservation protocols are implemented, documented, and maintained for our archival digital assets

Develop data strategy, standards, and practices for Records & Archives 

• Using appropriate standards, develop and manage consistent metadata schemas and controlled vocabularies for various systems (archival content management system, digital preservation applications, digital asset management systems, etc.). 
• Determine ways to leverage and clean up legacy description and metadata. 
• Develop a new record group schema to describe and classify archival material. 
• Ensure control and consistency in the quality of our metadata 
• Create a data management strategy and schemas to ensure consistency and usability in the ACLU's complex data and technology environment as the organization implements new records management and compliance systems.

Oversee digital archives processing 

• Document workflows developed for ingesting and accessioning digital materials and other digital preservation actions and cross-train current Records & Archives staff on those workflows 
• Develop plans to ingest non-standard digital objects (i.e.our website, social media, etc.) to our collections. 
• In collaboration with Manager, plan and manage digital processing projects for Processing Archivist 
• Cross-train Processing Archivist to successfully process digital collections

Collaborate with other teams 

• Information management support for active records in legal department to ensure easy access and eventual disposition to archives. 
• Represent archives as a stakeholder in the ACLU’s Records Management technology strategy and implementation. 
• Represent archives as a stakeholder in other ACLU technology infrastructure projects as assigned. 
• Other projects as assigned 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant experience in archives, with relevant experience in technical services and metadata management. Familiarity with creation and maintenance of records groups and local authority records is a plus. 
• Significant experience in digital archives, with experience implementing digital preservation infrastructure preferred 
• Strong project management and leadership skills 
• Excellent communication skills including a spirit of collaboration and the ability to communicate complex concepts to broad audiences and adjust to a diverse set of working styles 
• Experience in a variety of archival settings, especially institutional, government, non-profit, or business archives, preferred

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time, term-limited position of Director of Strategic Communications in the Communications & Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY or Washington, DC.  This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a three-year term-limited position.

The ACLU Communications & Marketing department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications, the Director of Strategic Communications will advance communications initiatives in collaboration with a team of communications and marketing professionals, and other members of ACLU’s digital, legal, advocacy, fundraising, and affiliate support teams. The Director will lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies for high priority campaigns, issues and spokespeople. They will manage communications strategists who advance key programmatic areas, including immigration, human rights, racial justice, and criminal justice.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Design and implement integrated communications campaigns for priority projects and initiatives, including multi-issue campaigns, nationwide rallies and other special projects. Engage a suite of tactics to develop said plans – including earned media, creator engagement, paid advertising, social media, multimedia, email/SMS and website/blog content – in partnership with relevant communications strategists, channel owners, content creators and issue experts. 
• Manage communications strategists by overseeing critical workstreams, offering strategic guidance, informing priorities, directing and mobilizing communications and marketing staff, and troubleshooting as challenges arise across departments.  
• Lead and oversee the development of integrated communications strategies for key legal, advocacy, policy and narrative priorities across the core issues you oversee with communications strategists. 
• Help identify strategic priorities and plans to help respond to the news of the day and to proactively get ahead of opportunities to advance the organization’s communications goals. 
• Write messaging and core materials for issues, campaigns, new filings and more, leveraging polling, research and other insights to inform key narratives. 
• Establish strong working relationships with legal, advocacy, policy, and development colleagues across the organization, as well as affiliates and partner organizations. Work in coalition within and outside of the ACLU to develop a strong understanding of issues and team dynamics to help inform workflows and communications strategy.  
• Direct rapid response communications — including during off hours — in partnership with relevant communications strategists. Support the Head of Strategic Communications and other department leadership team members in crisis response. 
• In partnership with the Earned Media and Strategic Engagement team, devise and execute a strategy to strengthen and maintain relationship building with key news editors, reporters and broadcast bookers, including providing support for ACLU spokespersons ahead of media engagements. 
• In coordination with department leaders and communication strategists, support the development of and execution of brand awareness, thought leadership and advocacy campaigns associated with key issue areas. 
• Partner with the department’s operations unit and team leads to regularly evaluate and improve department-wide workflows and help make decisions about resourcing needs. 
• Oversee media and communications vendors, consultants, and freelancers within allocated budget for the department to achieve maximum impact.  
• Contribute to department-wide measurement and evaluation efforts regarding the influence and impact achieved by the communications strategies of the ACLU. 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated years of experience with integrated communications strategies, with background in advocacy and legal communications, along with a working knowledge of paid, earned, creator-led, shared and owned media relations tactics, platforms and strategies 
• Strong background in personnel management and demonstrated experience effectively developing and supporting employees with ranging experience levels and backgrounds 
• Management and team-building skills that inspire staff to work collaboratively in pursuit of a common mission and the ability to manage staff on the successful execution of objectives 
• A management style that is accessible, flexible, decisive, and supportive with the ability to provide clear direction and delegate where appropriate 
• Prior experience managing large projects, vendors and staff with the ability to establish priorities that will effectively utilize the staff’s time and the department’s resources 
• The ability to create and implement integrated communications strategies for a large, complex organization 
• Broad experience with legal, political, advocacy and public policy issues, as well as a strong understanding of how communications may be used to promote a legislative agenda, legal strategy and issue advocacy campaign 
• Experience and/or strong interest and understanding of the issues areas this role will oversee, including immigration, human rights, racial justice, and criminal justice. 
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across materials and styles, as well as the ability to effectively edit and review other people’s writing to strengthen overall team skills 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and controversial issues and to convey information about the issues to both narrow and broad audiences 
• Media savvy and experience executing communications plans in an evolving media environment, as well as interest in building a communications team that understands how to leverage a range of channels and media verticals 
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to operate effectively in a large, multi-office national organization and with state-based affiliates and active volunteers 
• Strong personal diplomacy, including a highly professional temperament and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Endpoint Engineer in the Information Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of four (4) days per week or sixteen (16) days per month.

The Information Technology (IT) department provides technology-based services and support for a more than 600-person National staff at our New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, the Dakotas, Puerto Rico and Durham offices, including staff based in remote locations, and Affiliate offices nationwide that participate in the Affiliate Technology Services program. ACLU IT support staff ensures that business critical services are available to all staff.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Service Desk Operations and End-User Experience, the Endpoint Engineer is responsible for the deployment, configuration, security, and proactive management of end-user computing devices including: desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals. This role ensures endpoints are secure, compliant, reliable, and optimized to support business operations.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Proactively manage, maintain, and provide exceptional and timely technical support for ACLU-issued and Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoint devices across the organization. These include but are not limited to Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOS/iOS/iPadOS, and Android
• Deploy and manage endpoint management solutions, e.g., Microsoft Intune for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM), Ninja One, JAMF
• Working with the Infrastructure team, appropriately size, deploy, proactively manage and monitor virtual desktop (VDs), cloud PCs, i.e., Microsoft Azure VD and Microsoft 365
• Manage endpoint security tools (MAM, EDR, antivirus, disk encryption, DLP)
• Configure device policies, profiles, compliance rules, and application deployments
• Monitor endpoint health, performance, and security posture
• Implement OS imaging, provisioning, patching, and update strategies
• Troubleshoot endpoint-related issues escalated from the Service Desk
• Maintain inventory of devices, software, and licenses Support endpoint lifecycle management (onboarding / enrollment, offboarding, refresh, and secure disposal)
• Collaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, Network Operations, and Service Desk teams to ensure operational best practices, coordinated technical service delivery, issue resolutions, and remediation strategies deployment
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and procedures
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Extensive experience in endpoint administration or desktop engineering
• Expert knowledge of Windows and MacOS operating platforms including Microsoft Windows 11 and Office 365, MacOS, and Mobile technologies
• Adept at problem-solving, troubleshooting desktop, cloud PC, and mobile device issues, effectively assisting onsite and remote users to resolve issues, involving other members of technical staff as necessary
• Excellent and adaptable communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Expert knowledge of MDM/MAM tools, i.e., Intune, SCCM, Ninja One, Apple Business Manager
• Experience sizing, deploying, managing, monitoring Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Microsoft 365
• Solid understanding and experience with endpoint security principles and best practices
• Experienced writing, debugging, and deploying scripts and automation tools, e.g., PowerShell, Python, Power Automate, and using code management tools, e.g., GitHub
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Azure AD, Entra ID, identity and access management (IAM) leveraging least privilege principles
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have strong, reliable home internet service when working remotely
• Must be able to transport moderately heavy objects, e.g., computers and peripherals
• Experience with Zero Trust and modern device management strategies
• Knowledge of and experience with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN)
• Experience supporting remote and hybrid workforces
• Have attained or currently enrolled in training towards obtaining professional industry certifications within six (6) months of employment: Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Associate, JAMF Certified Admin, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Director of Engineering, Data in the Technology Dept of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU’s Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the technology team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency.

This position sits on the Product & Engineering team of the Technology Department. The Product & Engineering division includes engineers, product managers, product designers, and project operations experts who build and maintain engaging digital products and secure technical systems that accelerate the ACLU’s mission as our nationwide guardian of rights and liberties.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Director of Engineering, Data will be responsible for stewarding the organization’s constituent data platform and leading the engineering team that designs, builds, and operates a centralized and robust multi-sourced pipeline and data warehouse ecosystem. This role will work closely with peer leaders in engineering, analytics, and product as well as stakeholders in other departments to set and drive long-term data architecture, design, implementation, and monitoring that meets current and anticipates future organizational needs.

This role requires a strategic and operational technical leader who can operate effectively in ambiguity, translate priorities into platform and product direction, and lead engineers across experience levels while driving complex cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment and decision-making under uncertainty with a passion for solving real nonprofit technology challenges, and a proven ability to build, mentor, and guide high-performing engineering teams through clear vision, coaching, and hands-on technical leadership.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Own the vision and technical roadmap of the organization’s constituent data products, including the data warehouse, pipelines, system to system integrations, orchestrations, and transformations that power the organization’s fundraising, advocacy, and online outreach activities. Ensure that owned data products support reliability, scalability, performance and security requirement
• Lead and develop a team of data engineers, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery, and creating stability and focus during periods of shifting priorities and ambiguity
• Co-own the organization’s shared data and analytics infrastructure, including strategy and architectural decision-making, in partnership with Analytics Engineering leadership
• Own data product investment strategy and technical prioritization, balancing product needs, privacy and security requirements, system quality, and long-term platform sustainability
• Serve as a strong technical leader to the team, capable of executing hands-on when needed, providing architectural guidance and reviewing your team member’s technical work
• Act as a core partner and advisor to stakeholders in security, privacy, fundraising, and other areas where you will provide a strong engineering perspective on major data-related decisions including communicating risks, tradeoffs, and progress in digestible business terms as well as managing expectations proactively.
• Partner with peer leaders to understand, translate, and address gaps or improvement opportunities within the department related to technology, collaboration, team health, operational workflows and other internal needs
• Advise on resource planning, personnel decisions, and team structures to meet current and anticipate future needs of the department
• Hire and onboard new engineers, setting the tone, policy, and goals for building a diverse, high-quality engineering team
• Manage key vendors and service providers to ensure delivery of high-quality work that meets the organization's data and engineering standards and requirements
• Ensure sound technical governance, architectural design reviews and documentation standards are adhered to

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Senior engineering leadership experience leading a data engineering teams with multiple direct reports, strategic planning, goal setting, and other leadership responsibilities
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience designing, building, and orchestrating data pipelines, system to system integrations, data transformation and storage solutions, or other data infrastructure solutions and related operational workflows in a high-volume production environment
• Demonstrated ability to set longer-term architectural priorities while maintaining the ability to break those priorities into deliverable milestones
• Strong experience operating in rapidly changing environments and partnering closely with multiple discipline stakeholders
• Experience leading complex technical projects and guiding teams through planning, system design, prioritization, and execution
• Experience managing and displacing legacy software tools and systems as well as delivering complex and highly technical initiatives.
• Ability to problem-solve with engineers on architectural trade-offs and technology selections while building and maintaining strong execution cadences
• Proven experience operating in complex organizational environments, navigating uncertainty, overlapping ownership, and evolving priorities to drive coherent system outcomes
• Experience hiring and developing high-functioning engineering teams, monitoring and managing team performance, and supporting individual career growth through mentorship, coaching, and feedback
• Excellent leadership skills, including strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, alignment building, initiative, collaboration, communication, and empathy

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.    

The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People. 

Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

The Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power will report to the Senior Director, National Campaigns. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Work closely with Divisions within NPAD, including Policy & Government Affairs and Organizing, and ACLU affiliates to chart the course for the ACLU’s abuse of power portfolio, and other civil rights and civil liberties issues-related federal campaigns within the National Political Advocacy Department  
• Support and consult with the State Campaigns Division and ACLU affiliates on identifying and executing on civil rights and civil liberties issues-related, state-based campaigns to the extent that they overlap with federal/national campaigns 
• Lead a cross-functional team charged with developing campaign goals, strategies, and budgets to reach political/policy outcomes   
• Responsible for achieving legislative and administrative victories that advance civil rights and civil liberties issues at the national/federal level, while building the ACLU’s power  
• Identify areas of work that should be prioritized by the team, as well as campaigns and initiatives in response to unexpected, significant developments  
• In partnership with Policy & Government Affairs, develop and maintain relationships with key allies and partner organizations to further political advocacy goals  
• Drive campaign interventions that leverage the political power wielded by the Department and the ACLU  
• Work with other departments across the ACLU, like Communications, Analytics, Legal etc. to develop comprehensive strategies to advance goals   
• Maintain big-picture awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges within the position’s purview  
• Support efforts to fundraise on behalf of the Department and the broader ACLU  
• Help develop staff capacity to work together collaboratively and grow issue expertise and campaign skills  
• Support efforts to recruit staff, and further strengthen the Department  
• May provide subject matter expertise, advice, and support to fellow colleagues in other Divisions as they develop and execute state/local campaigns in new and unfamiliar issue areas 
• Represent the department in internal and external context, as the leader of the specially designated campaign/programming  
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment     
• Engage in other leadership and management duties as assigned  
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned   
• This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work nontraditional hours  

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

The ACLU seeks a highly-skilled and experienced individual who brings deep issue campaign experience and passion for civil rights and civil liberties issues. They will have a track record of designing campaign strategy and tactics and executing sophisticated campaign plans on a national scale. 

This leader will be experienced in leading legislative and administrative advocacy campaigns. They will be familiar with building, leading, and working within coalitions. The successful candidate will naturally connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. They will bring excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable representing the organization and bring public speaking experience. 

This leader will be effective working in a fast-paced environment, can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, is able to work efficiently and quickly, is reliable in their delivery against deadlines, and is composed under pressure. 

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:

Setting Strategy & Executing for Results 

• Proven track record in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience at the national/federal level - campaign management experience strongly preferred. 
• Decisive in strategic planning but is aware of a changing environment and maintains a needed level of flexibility.   
• The vision and skills to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the Division. 
• The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results. 
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; capacity to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations. 
• A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; acts in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization. 
• Develop and manage budget to execute multi-tooled campaign plans.  

  Leading Teams 

• Demonstrated experience leading people and teams 
• The ability to motivate the team, attract and recruit, and retain top talent, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others. 
• Able to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards. 
• Self-reflective and aware of their own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement. 
• The willingness to make mistakes in pursuit of ambitious, game-changing goals, while possessing the ability to accept responsibility and learn from those mistakes with a sense of humor and humility.  

  Relationships and Influence 

• Outstanding relationship builder who uses influence effectively in a variety of settings, both within the organization and with external constituencies, including public officials, trade associations, and other relevant parties. 
• Ability to work in a matrixed and federated environment; strong conflict management skills; ability to bring consensus around a common purpose and deliver collaborative solutions. 
• Demonstrated commitment to working respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. 
• Skilled at advocacy, influence, and persuasion; able to convince others to act on information or recommendations based on compelling logic or common best interests. 
• Deep commitment to actively promoting the values and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and further fostering an environment of belonging and trust. 
• Excellent emotional intelligence and ability to work closely and collaboratively with a wide range of people. 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Information Security Officer, Affiliate Technology Services in the Information Security team of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY or Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

This role will lead security posture management across the ACLU’s technology consolidated affiliates while providing advisory security support to non-consolidated affiliates operating independently. 

This position sits at the intersection of security governance, affiliate technology services, and operational risk. You will partner closely with the IT PMO for Affiliate Technology Services to embed security into affiliate-facing programs and will independently own and manage the Affiliate Security Champion Program to scale security awareness, baseline controls, and engagement across the affiliate network. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

The Information Security Officer will serve as a trusted security advisor to the affiliate technology leaders, executives, and national stakeholders—helping balance enterprise security expectations with the operational realities of a federated organization. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Own and advance the security posture of ACLU consolidated affiliates, including baseline controls, risk visibility, and remediation coordination.  
• Provide structured security advisory services to non-consolidated affiliates, tailored to varying maturity levels and resource constraints. 
• Partner with the IT PMO for Affiliate Technology Services to ensure security requirements are embedded into affiliate technology planning, delivery, and sustainment. 
• Lead and manage the Affiliate Security Champion Program, including recruitment, training, engagement, and ongoing coordination. 
• Conduct affiliate security assessments and risk reviews, translating findings into actionable recommendations. 
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for affiliate-facing initiatives, incidents, and escalations. 
• Support affiliate incident preparedness, response coordination, and post-incident improvement efforts. 
• Develop guidance, standards, and scalable security practices appropriate for affiliate environments. 
• Track and report affiliate security risk trends to national leadership. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated experience in information security, risk management, or security governance. 
• Experience working in federated, multi-entity, or decentralized organizations. 
• Strong understanding of security controls, identity, cloud/SaaS risk, and incident response fundamentals. 
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into practical guidance for non-specialist audiences. 
• Excellent cross-organizational communication and relationship-building skills. 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred but not required. 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Learning & Development Specialist, Privacy & Data Governance in the Administration and Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a two-year term-limited position.  

The Privacy & Data Governance (P&DG) unit works to enable the ACLU to honor individual privacy and choice, protect data in our possession, and be a leader in non-profit data governance practices. The unit is responsible for a cross-departmental Privacy & Data Governance program that provides centralized governance for organizational data policies and internal controls, and works with National and Affiliate staff on an ongoing basis to establish and document consistent practices that meet evolving regulatory and organizational expectations for data protection and privacy. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Senior Strategist, the Learning & Development Specialist leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Privacy & Data Governance trainings, documentation, and internal knowledge resources. This role plays a central part in building a privacy-aware organization by creating practical, accessible learning experiences and durable guidance that enable National and Affiliate staff to understand and apply privacy and data governance requirements and leading practices to their daily work. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Program Strategy & Coordination:

• Develop and maintain Privacy & Data Governance’s (P&DG) knowledge and awareness strategy, aligned with organizational priorities. 
• Partner with departments to identify training and awareness needs and design responsive learning experiences. 
• Coordinate training schedules across ACLU Departments to maximize participation and reduce duplication. 
• Integrate P&DG knowledge and awareness strategy into broader onboarding, operational, and organizational learning efforts. 

Program Management:

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive privacy and data governance training and awareness curriculum for National and Affiliate staff, including Legal, Marketing and Communications, Organizing, Advocacy, Development, and Operations departments. 
• Create scalable training and awareness models that can be delivered nationwide and adapted locally by Affiliates. 
• Update/develop both foundational privacy and data governance trainings (e.g., confidentiality, data minimization, data lifecycle management, consent, and risk awareness) and function-specific trainings tailored to departmental data practices. 

Curriculum Development:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Organizing, Advocacy, Development, and Technology departments to develop function-specific training and awareness content that incorporate privacy and data governance leading practices and are aligned with organizational priorities. 
• Design training experiences that center equity, accessibility, and cultural competency. 
• Continuously update curriculum based on evolving legal requirements, organizational policies and practices, and participant feedback. 
• Build and maintain a digital library of privacy and data governance training materials, toolkits, templates, videos, and other resources. Ensure materials are current, accessible, and easy to navigate for the ACLU network. 
• Manage internal P&DG communications, including producing the bimonthly Privacy & Data Governance newsletter. 

Program Delivery & Facilitation:

• Deliver engaging, interactive privacy and data governance trainings virtually and, as needed, in person. 
• Facilitate large-group sessions, small-group discussions, and practical exercises grounded in real-world ACLU scenarios. 
• Adapt training style and content for different learning styles, experience levels, and functional roles. 
• Model effective facilitation practices that others across the organization can replicate. 

Train-the-Trainer Model:

• Establish and support train-the-trainer approaches that equip Affiliate staff and designated trainers to deliver privacy and data governance trainings independently. 
• Provide guidance, resources, and support to trainers across National and the Affiliate network. 
• Develop standardized facilitator guides, training protocols, and reference materials to ensure consistency and quality. 
• Gather feedback on training delivery and materials to support continuous improvement. 

Evaluation & Impact:

• Design and support evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness and impact. 
• Track training metrics such as participation, knowledge gain, and practical application. 
• Create and implement a compliance strategy to ensure training compliance. 
• Collect and analyze participant feedback to inform continuous improvement. 
• Contribute to internal reporting on training outcomes and organizational awareness. 

Administration & Unit Management:

• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives related to Privacy & Data Governance training and knowledge, as assigned. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience designing, delivering, and managing internal training, education, or knowledge programs that are accessible and consider diverse learning styles. 
• Experience working with learning management systems (e.g., Absorb) and course development software (e.g., Articulate and Camtasia). 
• Demonstrated experience creating clear, well-structured documentation, guidance, and other learning materials for diverse, adult learners. 
• Strong interest in privacy, data protection, and responsible data use practices. 
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-technical audiences. 
• Ability to comprehend complex subjects and communicate them effectively, written and spoken. 
• Experience managing intranet content, newsletters, or internal communications. 
• Strong research capabilities. 
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Familiarity with privacy and data governance concepts, frameworks, or regulatory requirements. 
• Interest in equity-centered, human-centered approaches to privacy and data governance. 
• Experience developing train-the-trainer models or scalable learning programs. 
• Experience working in a federated organizational structure. 
• Experience in operationalizing compliance requirements. 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Manager, Facilities Construction in the Business Operations and Support Services (BOSS) Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has minimum in-office requirements of three (3) days per week or twelve (12) days per month. This is a two-year term-limited position.

The Business Operations and Support Services department, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer, works to enable organizational and operational effectiveness by partnering with ACLU staff across the enterprise to develop the business solutions, training, support, physical space planning, and evaluation resources needed to maximize resources and achieve the organization’s strategic goals.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Manager, Facilities Construction will lead renovation and construction projects of the ACLU’s owned building in Washington, DC and the National Headquarters in New York City.  The Manager, Facilities Construction will lead and manage other design and construction projects in the ACLU’s satellite offices to support the organization’s needs for effective workplace operations. The Manager, Facilities Construction will also assist in establishing the aesthetic representation of the ACLU’s mission and vision and interpreting/communicating this between the organization and its consultants.  This position will be based out of the Washington, DC office. This is a 2-year term position. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Manage and oversee renovation and construction projects in ACLU National facilities. 
• Coordinate with Senior ACLU staff in establishing a program and interface with architects to determine future optimal space usage design. 
• Participate in confidential conversations with Senior Staff around staffing levels, changes to in-office work policy and renovation focused funding drives. 
• Manage selection of vendors associated with design and construction projects. Including preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals for consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors. 
• Coordinate the activities of consultants, including Architects, Engineers, and Expeditors to ensure projects are programmed, designed, permitted and bid appropriately 
• Coordinate the activities of construction managers and contractors to ensure that projects are bid, contracted and delivered as designed, on schedule and on budget 
• Develop, estimate and track project budgets, taking appropriate action when necessary to ensure adherence to budgetary limitations as well as to ensure projects stay on budget 
• Assist legal team in negotiating contracts and setting business terms with vendors and consultants for such contracts.   
• Administrate all Contracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Requisitions and Payments 
• Develop and maintain project status reports providing management and leadership with project status and finance reports. 
• Act as a liaison between staff, leadership, vendors and other project stakeholders. 
• Develop and manage communication and change management strategies. 
• Manage project risks and determine solutions and mitigation strategies. 
• Willingness to travel, as needed. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated experience in design and construction project management. 
• Thorough understanding of workplace operations and effective workplace design. 
• Knowledge of best practices in change management and project management and ability to communicate with staff of all levels.  
• Experience with small and medium scale projects in large scale buildings. 
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred. 
• Experience managing construction projects in an occupied space. 
• Experience managing permitting and building compliance. 
• Strong construction project management skills.  
• Problem solving skills, decision-making ability, and the ability to take initiative required. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and act within established policies and procedures. 
• Strong skills navigating a complex organizational structure. 
• Strong presentation and communication skills. 
• Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions of crucial consequence, while considering organizational guidelines and strict confidentiality. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while fostering a team-focused environment that encourages collaboration and peer support. 
• Flexibility to work on-site additional days as necessitated by active project schedules and operational demands
• Willingness to travel, as needed.

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Advisor, Affiliate Strategic Planning in the Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives (ASNI) Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department (ASNI) builds state capacity and strengthens and maintains the connections between the ACLU and its network of 54 state affiliates and the 1,500 staff who work out of the state offices. Their work constitutes an unparalleled bulwark in the defending and advancing of civil liberties and civil rights. The Department staff lead efforts to share knowledge, talent, and skill across the organization, building the next generation of civil rights leaders and positioning the organization for future challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the National Director, Affiliate Support and Nationwide initiatives, the Senior Advisor, Affiliate Strategic Planning is a senior role within Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives (ASNI) responsible for strengthening the quality, rigor, and impact of strategic planning across the ACLU’s nationwide enterprise. The position exists to ensure that affiliates have the frameworks, tools, and guidance needed to define their priorities and translate them into coherent, executable strategies that build durable institutional capacity and advance the ACLU’s mission across all states. 

Working in partnership with affiliate leaders and national colleagues, the Senior Advisor helps steward strategic planning processes that integrate program strategy, organizational capacity, governance, financial sustainability, and power-building goals. The role supports affiliates in navigating complex organizational environments—including rapid growth, leadership transitions, labor complexity, and heightened legal and political risk—by using strategic planning as a disciplined tool to strengthen alignment, clarify priorities, and build long-term resilience. 

The Senior Advisor also serves as a connective function between affiliate planning and enterprise-wide strategy, ensuring that affiliates have access to relevant national expertise and information about national priorities while preserving affiliate autonomy in setting their strategic direction. Through this work, the role helps surface patterns, opportunities, and risks across the affiliate network to inform stronger coordination and learning across the nationwide organization. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Key Responsibilities 

Affiliate Strategic Planning Support 

Provide direct advising and facilitation to affiliates undertaking strategic planning processes. 

• At their request, help affiliates steward their strategic planning processes, using a unified but flexible methodology grounded in organizational diagnostics, inclusive planning processes, equity considerations, and long-term sustainability.  
• In partnership with other department teams, promote the integration of organizational capacity, governance, staffing, culture-building, program and campaign planning, power building, and financial sustainability goals in the planning process.  
• Help affiliates translate strategic priorities into operational plans, milestones, and accountability structures that support effective implementation.  
• Support affiliates in establishing lightweight monitoring practices that enable leadership teams and boards to track progress and adjust strategy as conditions evolve.  
• Track strategic plan implementation progress and support course correction as conditions evolve.  
• With department leadership, support executive directors in structuring board engagement in strategic planning processes, strengthening governance alignment around long-term priorities and organizational sustainability.  
• Use strategic planning as a preventive leadership and governance tool, helping affiliates surface risks early, align leadership around priorities, and strengthen long-term institutional resilience.  
• Operate as a trusted advisor to affiliate leadership, requiring regular access to sensitive organizational information—including financial conditions, leadership dynamics, governance matters, and strategic risks—while maintaining the highest standards of discretion and professional judgment.  
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when engaging with affiliate boards and executive leadership, particularly when this work involves sensitive matters such as organizational health, leadership transitions, financial sustainability, and governance challenges. 

Strategic Planning Systems and Portfolio Management 

Develop the tools, resources, and systems that enable effective strategic planning across the nationwide enterprise. 

• Oversee and resource a vetted pool of consultants supporting affiliate planning processes, ensuring quality, methodological consistency, and alignment with ASNI planning principles while adapting to affiliate context.  
• Develop tools and learning resources—including case studies and peer exchanges—that help affiliates address common planning challenges and share innovations, learnings, and effective approaches to scale across the network.  
• Advise departmental leaders managing affiliate grant portfolios to strengthen the impact and durability of affiliate strategic investments; review and synthesize affiliate grant reports for department leadership.  
• Develop and apply criteria to prioritize affiliate strategic planning engagements based on organizational need, timing, readiness, and potential enterprise impact.  
• Provide lighter-touch advising, tools, or referrals when full planning support is not feasible.  
• Consult with departmental leadership to ensure planning support is targeted where it will most strengthen affiliate resilience and long-term impact. 

 Affiliate–National Strategic Alignment and Coordination 

• Ensure national priorities and opportunities are communicated to affiliates in coordination with relevant national teams.  
• Translate patterns emerging from affiliate strategic plans into insights that inform departmental and national strategy discussions.  
• Identify recurring structural challenges or emerging opportunities across affiliates and elevate them to department leadership to inform enterprise-level decision making. 
• At affiliates’ requests, support meaningful national expert input in the affiliate planning process while preserving flexibility.  
• Synthesize affiliate strategic plans, capacity assessments, threats and opportunities assessments, and organizational priorities into a network-wide analysis, identifying shared themes, trends, risks, and strategic opportunities.  
• With the Strategy Office and department leadership, design and steward structured pathways for affiliate input into national strategic planning efforts, ensuring engagement is representative, constructive, and feasible at scale.  
• Serve as a connective function between affiliate strategic planning and national strategy development, ensuring that consultation and synthesis inform enterprise strategy while respecting affiliate authority over their own priorities and plans. 
• Serve as an ambassador to other National departments and affiliates about this work and its impact. 

Cross-Department Coordination and Leadership 

• Work closely with Department teams to draw on special expertise and ensure coordinated and coherent affiliate-facing support, including identification of key opportunities for training, coaching, or facilitation support. 
• Contribute to departmental strategy, frameworks, and continuous improvement based on emerging trends and patterns across the affiliate network. 
• Partner with department teams to integrate best practice strategic planning approaches as appropriate. 
• Contribute to the design and production of the annual affiliate Overview Survey. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Qualifications 

Required 

• At least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development, or a closely related field. 
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the ACLU 
• Demonstrated experience leading complex planning processes with senior leaders, boards, and multi-stakeholder organizations. 
• Substantial experience working with federated, networked, or multi-entity organizations. 
• Strong understanding of organizational systems, governance, budgeting, and people management in mission-driven organizations. 
• Proven ability to work across lines of authority and influence without direct control. 
• Exceptional facilitation, analytical, and written communication skills. 
• Deep commitment to equity and inclusion organizational practices. 

Preferred 

• Familiarity with labor relations, unionized workplaces, or rapid organizational growth environments. 
• Experience partnering with legal, advocacy, communications, and political programs. 
• Prior work with affiliates, chapters, or state-based organizations. 

Core Competencies 

• Strategic and systems thinking 
• Organizational diagnostics and planning 
• Cross-functional collaboration 
• Relationship management and trust-building 
• Facilitation and influence 
• Judgment in complex, high-stakes environments 
• Ability to balance standardization with local context and autonomy 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Director, Cyber Security Operations in the Administration & Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY, or Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU’s Information Security Department works to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the ACLU’s digital systems, data, and communications. We collaborate across departments and affiliates to defend against cybersecurity threats, implement cutting-edge security technologies, and foster a culture of security awareness. Our mission is to ensure that the ACLU can continue its critical work safeguarding rights and liberties, without compromise, in an increasingly complex and hostile digital landscape.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Director, Cyber Security Operations will be responsible to lead and evolve the ACLU's operational security capabilities. This role is responsible not just for running day-to-day security operations, but for building a mature, intelligence-driven detection and response program grounded in adversary tradecraft and real-world attack paths. 

You will lead a small, high-impact team and own SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, digital forensics, and incident response. This role is expected to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level — shaping detection strategy, guiding investigations, and ensuring the organization can rapidly detect, respond to, and recover from sophisticated threats.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Lead and mature SOC operations with a focus on high-fidelity detection, signal-to-noise optimization, and measurable detection coverage. 
• Own and evolve the detection engineering program, including development of detections mapped to adversary behaviors (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), continuous tuning, and validation through adversarial testing. 
• Establish and lead a proactive threat hunting program focused on identifying unknown threats, attacker dwell time, and control gaps across identity, endpoint, cloud, and SaaS environments. 
• Direct incident response and digital forensics efforts, including hands-on leadership during high-severity incidents, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvement. 
• Integrate cyber threat intelligence into detection and response workflows, ensuring intelligence is operationalized into actionable detections and hunt hypotheses. 
• Develop, test, and continuously improve incident response playbooks, escalation paths, and decision frameworks. 
• Lead tabletop exercises and adversary simulation activities to validate detection and response capabilities against realistic threat scenarios. 
• Drive operational resilience initiatives, including business impact analysis, recovery planning, and coordination with crisis management stakeholders. 
• Partner closely with identity, cloud, and application teams to close detection and response gaps, with a strong focus on identity as the primary attack surface. 
• Coordinate with physical security and external incident response partners during complex incidents. 
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing security operations team, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and adversarial thinking. 
• Report on detection coverage, incident trends, adversary activity, and response effectiveness to senior leadership. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant experience in cyber security operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or incident response; 10 or more years a strong plus
• Deep experience building and tuning detections across modern environments (endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS), with an understanding of attacker techniques and evasion methods. 
• Proven experience leading and executing complex incident response engagements, including forensics, containment, and recovery. 
• Strong background in threat hunting methodologies, hypothesis-driven investigations, and identifying unknown or emerging threats. 
• Experience operationalizing threat intelligence into detections, hunts, and response actions. 
• Familiarity with detection frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and measuring detection coverage and effectiveness. 
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and make high-quality decisions during active security incidents. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into clear business impact. 
• Experience mentoring and developing security practitioners. 
• Relevant certifications (GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, GCFA, GNFA) preferred. 
• Commitment to mission-driven security work. 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Legal Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The Immigrants’ Rights Project is a national project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation with offices in New York and California. Using targeted impact litigation, advocacy and public outreach, the Project carries on the ACLU’s historic commitment to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants. In state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, the Project conducts the nation’s largest impact litigation program dedicated to defending and expanding the rights of immigrants, enforcing the guarantees of the Constitution, and achieving equal justice under the law. It works with the English and non-English language media, immigrant advocacy organizations, and ACLU affiliates around the country to empower immigrant communities through presentations about their rights and about current and proposed immigration laws.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy Director or Project Director, the Paralegal will be responsible for providing litigation and administrative support to the Immigrants' Rights Project. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing litigation documents for filing, responding to legal assistance inquires, and maintaining files and records.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Produce and file pleadings in federal courts (from district court through Supreme Court level), and occasionally state courts around the United States
• Manage and coordinate databases, case files, correspondence files, etc.
• Handle general administrative duties including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, preparing expense reports, assisting with travel arrangements, and ordering supplies
• Research and analyze court rules, relevant litigation, and factual issues where appropriate
• Serve as liaison with co-counsel and clients
• Respond to intake calls, emails and letters from individuals seeking assistance
• Occasionally, draft materials for dissemination to the public or IRP supporters
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned by IRP leadership and attorneys

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated administrative support experience in similar/related role preferred
• Self-motivated and highly organized with a focus on detail, effective time management, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
• Project management experience preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and other relevant foreign languages (written and spoken) is strongly preferred, but not required

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Voting Rights Project (VRP) of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

Established in 1965, VRP has worked to protect the gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since its inception, the Voting Rights Project has litigated hundreds of voting rights cases and has aggressively and successfully challenged efforts to suppress voting or to dilute minority voting strength.   

The ACLU Voting Rights Project was established in 1965 – the same year that the historic VRA was enacted – and has litigated more than 350 cases since that time. Its mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. We have three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people should count equally. The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach, combining legislative advocacy, public education, and litigation, and has active cases in over a dozen states. 

The Voting Rights Project’s recent docket has included more than 30 lawsuits to protect voters during the 2020 election; a pair of recent cases in the Supreme Court challenging the last administration’s discriminatory census policies: Department of Commerce v. New York (successfully challenging an attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census), and Trump v. New York (challenging the exclusion of undocumented immigrants from the population count used to apportion the House of Representatives); challenges to discriminatory congressional and state legislative maps, including two recent cases in the Supreme Court: Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP (2023), challenging South Carolina’s congressional map as an unconstitutional and starkly racially gerrymandered map; and Allen v. Milligan (2023), successfully challenging Alabama’s congressional map as unlawfully diluting the Black voting power under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act; challenges to voter purges and documentary proof of citizenship laws; and challenges to other new legislation restricting voting rights in states like Georgia and Texas. The ACLU Voting Rights Project is currently litigating voter suppression and minority vote dilution cases in over twenty states, from coast to coast, in every region of the country.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Paralegal will provide litigation and administrative support to the Project’s legal team. This includes but is not limited to cite checking and formatting litigation documents, maintaining litigation calendar, files and other litigation items, processing invoices, generating expense reports, and handling travel arrangements, as well as providing onsite administrative, logistical and other support for trials and hearings. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Provide paralegal support for a wide range of federal, state, and administrative litigation, including by filing, reviewing, and organizing litigation documents such as briefs, motions, declarations, deposition summaries, discovery requests, and responses, and correspondence with co-counsel, including cite-checking, proofreading, and formatting such documents.  
• Handle general administrative duties for the Project, including processing invoices, tracking expenses, case costs, generating expense reports, and ordering supplies, etc. 
• Handle travel arrangements.  
• Provide logistical administrative, and document management support for hearings and trials.  
• Assist in case management, including maintenance of electronic files, physical files, court records, and litigation calendars; anticipate and identify potential litigation tasks and prepare accordingly.  
• Coordinate logistics for depositions, client meetings or phone calls, service of process, courtesy copy delivery, and other litigation support. 
• Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers.  
• Conduct internet and other factual research. 
• Handle special projects and other duties as assigned. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated interest in civil rights and civil liberties  
• Bachelor’s degree 
• One year of paralegal or related administrative experience 
• Basic knowledge of the bluebook  
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. 
• Experience creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, mail merges, and creating/inserting macros. 
• Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and time management skills.  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and see projects through to completion.  

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of DevOps Engineering Manager in the Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU’s Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the technology team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the DevOps Engineering Manager will provide technical leadership and operational oversight for the DevOps function, overseeing a team responsible for shared infrastructure and operational enablement across data, analytics, and product engineering teams. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to align on priorities, manage tradeoffs, and ensure that infrastructure, deployment practices, and platform operations scale sustainably alongside growing security, reliability, and experimentation demands. 

The ideal candidate is a systems-oriented engineering leader who combines hands-on technical expertise with pragmatic people management to build and scale reliable and secure mission-critical infrastructure. They will lead DevOps engineers while also contributing directly to the architectural design and incident response needs of the products and tools used in the ecosystem. They are comfortable partnering cross-functionally with multiple discipline stakeholders, to align DevOps strategy with the mission of the ACLU, navigating ambiguity in requirements, competing priorities, early risk mitigation, and scalable operating practices. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Provide direct people management and individualized support to a team of skilled DevOps engineers, fostering their continued growth and impact
• Actively prioritize DevOps work across steady-state operations and major initiatives, managing team capacity and clearly surfacing risks, constraints, and tradeoffs to engineering leadership 
• Own cross-functional coordination for DevOps work, communicating workplans, sequencing, dependencies, and progress updates to partner teams 
• Translate large, ambiguous initiatives into actionable plans by breaking work into well-scoped phases, sequencing execution, and tracking delivery  
• Provide technical and architectural leadership for infrastructure and platform decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational standards 
• Serve as primary technical liaison to partner teams in IT and InfoSec, clarifying responsibility boundaries and ensuring alignment on platform strategy, security standards, timelines, and implementation details 
• Establish sustainable operational practices, including on-call coverage, incident response, escalation paths, and post-incident learning 
• Establish and evolve documentation, standards, and shared tooling to improve reliability, reduce friction, and scale engineering effectiveness 
• Recruit, onboard, and develop DevOps team members, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture   
• Advise on resource planning and staffing models to meet current and anticipate future needs of the department  

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant experience leading technical projects in a DevOps, SRE, infrastructure, or platform engineering role supporting production systems at scale 
• Demonstrated success in leading, coordinating, or directly managing engineers, including responsibilities for planning, prioritization, goal setting, and delivery outcomes 
• Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and optimizing production systems on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) 
• Experience establishing or improving DevOps practices, such as configuration management, monitoring and logging, incident response, and operational reliability 
• Experience with one or more server-side languages and frameworks (e.g. Python, Flask, PHP, node.js), with the ability to build or maintain infrastructure automation  
• Experience designing, implementing and scaling cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows 
• Experience reviewing and contributing to code bases and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, CDKTF, AWS CDK) 
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, ECS) 
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., DataDog, New Relic, CloudWatch) 
• Experience acting as a technical point of contact and/or escalation point on critical production and/or architecture design challenges 
• Experience communicating technical options and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical partners 
• Proven ability to operate effectively in environments with ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving requirements  
• Strong people leadership skills, including providing individualized feedback, mentorship, coaching, and support for professional development 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely 

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS

• Familiarity with database administration and optimization for production systems (e.g. Redshift, MySQL, MS SQL Server) 
• Experience partnering with security teams to implement baseline security controls, infrastructure changes, or secure-by-design practices 
• Experience supporting data or analytics workloads, including experimentation or research environments and compute- and storage-intensive systems  

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Product Manager II in the Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a three-year term-limited position. 

The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU’s Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the technology team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency.  

The Product & Engineering division includes engineers, product managers, product designers, and project operations experts who build and maintain engaging digital products and secure technical systems that accelerate the ACLU’s mission as our nationwide guardian of rights and liberties. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Head of Product, the Product Manager will lead discovery, early validation and evaluation efforts to identify, assess, and guide adoption of emerging and existing technologies needed for high-impact, mission-critical initiatives. 

This role is designed for an experienced product professional who thrives in ambiguous problem spaces, excels at facilitating alignment across non-technical stakeholders, and can translate complex organizational needs into clear, validated problem statements and opportunity briefs. Unlike traditional product management roles, this position does not lead software delivery with a dedicated engineering or design. Instead, the Product Manager will focus on early-stage discovery, working closely with leadership from various departments – such as tech , privacy, information security and counsel, to translate emergent business needs across legal, advocacy, fundraising, and operational teams within the ACLU into actionable workplans, governance frameworks. The Product manager will assess needs, explore solution options, and inform what comes next — whether that is to define a vendor procurement process, scope an internal build, define success criteria, and support strategic decision-making on when not to pursue a technology solution. The role will also provide tight coordination and documentation support for the organization's Gen AI Governance Steering Committee and will be critical in ensuring traceability of decisions and communications emanating from the committee.   

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Lead Deep Product Discovery for Priority Workstreams 
  • Partner with Tech Leadership and Directors across Privacy, InfoSec, Counsel, Legal Operations, Operations/HR, and high-touch Fundraising to explore complex problem spaces  
  • Conduct structured discovery through interviews, listening tours, workshops, and stakeholder sessions 
  • Clarify underlying needs, constraints, risks, and success criteria 
  • Lead a small number of deeper, longer discovery tracks rather than many lightweight efforts 
• Facilitate Alignment Without Formal Authority 
  • Design and lead collaborative workshops to align stakeholders on problem definitions, priorities, and options 
  • Navigate competing perspectives and organizational constraints with diplomacy and clarity 
  • Build shared understanding across technical and non-technical teams 
  • Support decision-making through evidence, facilitation, and structured framing 
  • Staff and provide coordination support for the organization's Gen AI governance steering committee documenting decisions made in committee, as well as tracking of action items to ensure team alignment   
• Produce Clear, Actionable Discovery Outputs 
  • Assess and prioritize build vs buy solution adoption opportunities by balancing innovation with privacy, security and legal compliance constraints. 
  • Develop validated problem statements, opportunity briefs, and solution assessments 
  • Document findings in ways that are accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences 
  • Provide recommendations for next steps, such as initiating a vendor RFP, handing off scoped opportunities to internal product teams, or managing solution pilots.  
• Support Strategic Experimentation & AI Prototyping 
  • Occasionally propose or support low-risk experiments or pilots 
  • Help explore and shape internal AI tooling concepts for operational, legal, or fundraising use cases 
• Contribute to Tech Team Planning and Learning 
  • Influence the broader Tech Team strategy by sharing insights from discovery work to inform Tech Team roadmaps and prioritization 
  • Contribute to building a stronger, more intentional discovery practice within Tech 
  • Develop business cases, strategies for pilots, monitoring and evaluation frameworks for new tech tools 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Product Management experience and familiarity with working with software development teams and vendors 
• Strong initiative and comfort working in ambiguity and shaping problems before solutions are defined 
• Strong track record of leading early-stage discovery in complex, stakeholder-rich environments and translating use cases and requirements into technical capabilities  
• Familiarity with emerging tech including Gen AI 
• Experience working with non-technical partners to explore complex challenges 
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication, including but not limited to running structured product discovery meetings, capturing decisions from them and driving follow ups offline across multiple stakeholder teams 
• Exceptional facilitation, listening, and synthesis skills 
• Ability to drive clarity and alignment without direct authority 
• Experience producing structured discovery outputs such as problem statements, opportunity briefs, solution assessments, and other alignment materials  
• Able to distill technical and non-technical inputs into clear documentation, including governance artifacts, memos, exec summaries 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

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 New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties.  Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 140,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information please visit our website: www.nyclu.org.

DEI VISION STATEMENT

The NYCLU affirmatively values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization; and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve and actively recruit people of color, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people.

Summary Description

The NYCLU seeks an experienced, innovative, and dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced organization to shape and direct a new Racial Justice Center. This position requires a professional who has an extensive background in racial equity work, with an emphasis on policy and legislative advocacy and/or civil rights litigation, and who can skillfully design, implement and support racial justice approaches to a broad docket of civil rights and civil liberties issues. The position requires someone with proven management experience, who is a creative critical thinker and excellent communicator, and who is relationship-oriented and collaborative in planning and executing work.

The Racial Justice Center will be the NYCLU’s homebase for thinking, writing, advocating, and organizing for racial equity in New York. The Center director and staff will lead the NYCLU’s work to achieve racial equity and justice, challenge racial discrimination, and work in close collaboration with communities of color across the state, including Indigenous communities, to protect and promote civil rights. The Center will have a particular focus on the intersectionality of racial justice with other NYCLU priority areas, such as reform of the criminal legal system, economic justice, privacy, reproductive rights, LGTBQ+ rights, immigration, and education.

The Center Director will work closely with the Executive Director and other leaders in the organization to shape the Center’s priorities, identify new areas of work, and recruit an interdisciplinary team to staff the Center. The Center Director and staff will be part of a growing statewide team—which includes our Legal, Policy, and Field Organizing Departments, the Education Policy Center and six Regional Offices, as well as the ACLU nationwide affiliate network— and will collaborate to ensure that the NYCLU uses an integrated approach to furthering racial justice in New York.

This position directly reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Establish and implement statewide strategies for the NYCLU to address racial injustice through an integrated program of advocacy, research, organizing, lobbying, public education and litigation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to define the Center’s strategic priorities and build a portfolio with a focus on identifying new areas of work, adjusting existing work to reflect a racial justice analysis, and advancing work where the NYCLU is currently engaged.
• Work across NYCLU’s departments and working groups to develop and implement a racial justice docket and messaging, including adjusting our existing work where necessary to better reflect a racial justice analysis.
• Provide leadership and support to the NYCLU’s Racial Justice Working Group, an interdepartmental group of NYCLU staff working to advance racial justice.
• Build strong and resilient partnerships with allied organizations, experts, and policymakers.
• Identify and assemble an interdisciplinary team to execute the Center’s work plan.
• Manage and supervise Center staff, including conducting regular performance evaluations and developing and implementing individualized professional development plans.
• Supervise and direct the day-to-day functioning of the Center.
• Work with the Development Department to identify new revenue opportunities to grow the Center’s staffing and work.
• Provide leadership, strategy, and coordination across the organization on racial justice issues.
• Serve as a key external spokesperson on racial justice issues in the press, the legislature, internal discussions, the nationwide ACLU network, and NYCLU publications.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field and urgent threats to racial justice and guide our responses.
• Actively support the NYCLU’s internal and external commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in policy advocacy and/or litigation in areas at the intersection of racial justice, civil rights, and civil liberties. Our ideal candidate will be able to successfully integrate all parts of our multi-disciplinary toolbox.
• 5+ years of progressive management experience, supervising and directing a diverse team of professionals, including litigators, policy advocates, and/or organizers.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as public policy or law, is preferred.
• A sophisticated analysis and knowledge of racial injustice and white supremacy in America, its history and manifestations, and movements to demolish it.
• Demonstrated success working with communities of color on civil rights or other policy issues.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills, including organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated experience engaging in creative problem solving, strategic flexibility, and good judgment.
• Experience with strategic planning.
• Excellent communications skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• A well-developed network of allies and partners in civil rights, civil liberties, or related fields, and the ability work collaboratively and diplomatically.
• A strong personal commitment to honoring diversity and a personal approach that values and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socioeconomic circumstances is a must.
• Willingness to travel (mostly within New York State) for speaking events, meetings, and conferences.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter via https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1141289/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/Racial-Justice-Center-Director

The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve.

The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ldecicco@nyclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

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ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) in the Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance team manages the financial activities of the National ACLU. From paying vendors to forecasting budgets, and everything in-between, we take pride in providing the resources and platform for informed financial decision-making.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable), will be responsible for performing specific accounting functions in accordance with ACLU standard procedures, and GAAP, regulations and industry best practices. Our ideal candidate will an exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills, an orientation towards being of service, and a passion for the work of the ACLU.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

The Senior Accountant job responsibilities are generally focused on one or two functional areas, but cross-training to support the work of additional functional areas is also done as needed. The following overview of responsibilities is intended to describe the type of work which will be assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all specific duties required by the employee:

Functional Area: Accounts Payable

• Analyze, review, and reconcile expense schedules to ensure they are properly coded and in accordance with accounting policies, including rent and lease schedules.
• Asist with the review of payments, voids, vendor credits and reversals, ensuring timeliness and that internal procedures and GAAP are followed.
• Prepare monthly vendor and aging reports.
• Assist with preparing monthly and annual closing entries including recurring entries, reclassifications, allocations and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with affiliate payments, including compilation of monthly schedules.
• Prepare schedules and other reports for annual audit and tax filings.
• Perform periodic account reconciliations and analyses (monthly, quarterly or annually, as applicable).
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information from National staff, affiliate staff and others.
• Collaborate with AP staff to prepare annual 1099 filings, including the review of vendor records for accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to sensitive financial and board related matters.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date recording system for paper and electronic files, utilizing established internal best practices and document warehouses for file storage
• Complete ad hoc projects as requested,

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while processing large volumes of data in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of basic accounting fundamentals with the ability to apply them to daily work 
• Demonstrated ability to review, organize and reconcile financial information with accuracy
• Ability to learn and navigate accounting systems, financial tools and new software and applications quickly
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management, prioritization and follow-through skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, if statements)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other analytical focus with related work experience
• Prior experience in an accounting role, preferably at a non-profit organization

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Accountant, Tax and Pension Benefit in the Administration & Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance Team manages the financial activities of the National ACLU. From paying vendors, forecasting budgets, and everything in between, we take pride in providing the resources and the platform for informed financial decision-making. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy CFO, the Senior Accountant, Tax and Pension Benefit will be responsible for significant functional areas within the ACLU’s accounting and will play a critical role in the successful operations of the Finance Team at the ACLU. Our ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, analytical and functional experience, possess an exceptional attention to detail, an orientation towards being of service, and a passion for the work of the ACLU. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

The following overview of responsibilities is intended to describe the type of work assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all specific duties required by the employee: 

General Accounting Operations:

• Set the bar for customer service excellence by providing timely, thorough, and friendly responses to internal and external stakeholder inquiries 
• Perform account reconciliations relevant to functional areas, ensuring their accuracy and proper documentation for internal and external reporting purposes 
• Assist with relevant audits, preparing audit schedules and materials and managing deliverable deadlines 
• Complete ad hoc reports and projects as requested by Finance Leadership 
• Suggest accounting policies and procedures based on GAAP and industry best practices relevant to functional areas 

  Functional Area: Tax:

• Coordinate with the Assistant Controller, Revenue and Investments on the preparation and review of all federal, state, and local income tax returns 
• Assist with the preparation of required tax filings and government reporting (local, state, federal), including preparing schedules and/or draft filings for review  
• Manage all federal/state and local tax correspondence and audits 
• Prepare year-end estimated tax payments for all federal, state, and local agencies 
• Prepare ad hoc tax reports for internal and external stakeholders 
• Prepare and review tax provisions for the annual financial statements 
• Develop processes and controls to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local agencies 
• Advise and interpret for the Finance team the impact of new laws, decisions, regulations, rulings, and proposed tax legislation 
• Review annual K-1s to determine the federal and state annual unrelated business income/loss generated 
• Maintain organized and up-to-date recording system for electronic files; utilizing established internal best practices for record retention 
• Review the annual returns prepared by the external auditors before filing 
• Prepare the monthly filings for NYS sales and use tax and any additional states 
• Apply for and maintain all state sales tax exemptions for the ACLU 
• Coordinate with Avalara (tax consultants) on filing all sales taxes in relation to the ACLU store. 

Functional Area: Pension Benefits: 

• Communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders  
• Review the calculation of affiliates' invoices for late payments made to the ACLU retirement plans  
• Review the quarterly reconciliation of employee census data from Form 941, “Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return,” to the year-to-date payroll register to ensure the accuracy and completeness of employee data between the two sources 
• Review affiliates' reconciliation of their Form 941 to their payroll registers quarterly for accuracy  
• Review SOC-1 reports for National and all affiliates on an annual basis and document if any control issues exist.  
• Review monthly trust statements for both the pension and the contribution retirement plan for accuracy  
• Review, on an annual basis, the reconciliation between payroll registers and W-3 payroll forms   
• Review the completion of the timeliness schedule related to contribution submission for the pension plan 
• Review the reconciliation of National and affiliate contributions to payroll records to ensure that eligible participants are enrolled and their contributions are accurate.   
• Review notes receivable from participants annually to ensure they comply with the restrictions defined by the Plan document and under the Internal Revenue Code.  
• Review payments of benefits related to Defined Benefits, 457B, and 457F to verify that they are in accordance with the Plan provisions 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and current accounting best practices, including upcoming regulatory changes to reporting requirements 
• Strong knowledge of pension benefits and tax laws that impact not-for-profit organizations 
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment 
• Excellent organizational and planning skills  
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write in a succinct, informative, and friendly manner such that content, expectations, and timelines are clearly understood by the audience 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources; prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need and meet deadlines 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Extensive relevant work experience in an accounting role, preferably at a non-profit organization 
• CPA with knowledge of GAAP and current accounting best practices, including upcoming regulatory changes to reporting requirements 
• Knowledge of accounting reporting software; aptitude for learning new financial technology 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, with advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, if statements) 
• Experience with cloud-based financial systems and data aggregation tools 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Campaign Lead, Redistricting in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.   

Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

The Senior Campaign Lead, Redistricting will report to the Director of National Campaigns, Democracy within the National Campaigns Division. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Reporting to the Director of National Campaigns, Democracy, help to manage a team charged with charting the course for the ACLU’s political agenda, specifically the organization’s democracy program.  
• In conjunction with the Director of National Campaigns, Democracy, provide leadership in the development of novel goals, strategy, and vision, and the strategic plans necessary to advance key political outcomes   
• Identify areas of work that should be prioritized, developing an annual slate of priorities that help drive the core work of the program 
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to the Director of National Campaigns, Democracy and Chief Political & Advocacy Officer in areas of expertise and in efforts to lead the department’s engagements; lead the team in the Director of National Campaigns, Democracy’s absence, as designated 
• Design and lead complex, multi-tooled campaigns from planning to execution, spearheading the development of robust campaign goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgets to achieve outcomes in specific areas 
• Lead legislative and administrative campaigns, with minimal need for management level guidance 
• Utilize a wide variety of sophisticated campaign tactics and tools 
• Successfully employ constituent and/or voter targeting, developing advertisements (TV, radio, print), polling, and developing creative campaign tactics for earned media or other purposes 
• Retain and manage vendors and consultants 
• Work closely with the Organizing Division on developing field plans for relevant campaigns 
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the staff working on campaigns in matrixed structure 
• Work in coordination with other senior stakeholders, affiliate staff, and national staff, including policy staff within the political advocacy department 
• Develop strategic partnerships that expand the ACLU’s influence in ways the ACLU would otherwise not have operating alone 
• Convene and execute on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events in priority jurisdictions  
• Exercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions 
• Assume a senior advisory role, including by serving as project manager for specially designated campaigns or programming  
• Represent the department in internal and external context, as the leader of the specially designated campaign/programming 
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment 
• Help develop staff capacity to work together collaboratively and grow issue expertise     
• Support efforts to recruit staff, and further strengthen the Department    
• Engage in other leadership and management duties as assigned 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned  

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant experience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning at the federal, state, and/or local levels, including campaign management experience  
• Significant experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans and tactics  
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team; leading project teams as relevant  
• Experience building, leading, and working within coalitions  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure  
• Experience doing advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns 
• Experience doing legislative and administrative advocacy 
• Experience doing grassroots organizing  
• Fluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plus  
• Sophisticated judgment; experience giving advice or counsel to a principal preferred  
• Comfort with policy, including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign execution  
• Willingness to travel 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Deputy Project Director in the Capital Punishment Project of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Durham, NC or New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The Capital Punishment Project, part of the ACLU’s Center for Justice, challenges the unfairness and arbitrariness of capital punishment while working toward the ultimate goal of abolishing the death penalty. The Project engages in public advocacy and strategic litigation, including the direct representation of capital defendants, challenges to systemic problems in the administration of capital punishment, and amicus briefing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Project Director, the Deputy Project Director will be responsible for assisting the Project Director in: setting and leading the Project’s strategy; supervising staff; overseeing litigation; recruiting diverse and excellent candidates; onboarding and mentoring staff; managing internship and fellowship programs; liaising with other departments, including National Policy and Advocacy Department (NPAD) and Communications; and other management and administrative duties as directed.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Strategy and Management 

• Readiness to align with management including, collaborating with and sharing ownership of decisions made by the Project Director, Center Director, and Senior Staff
• Assist Project Director with development and implementation of annual strategic plan, including:
  • Setting short- and long-term goals and reviewing substantive filings and internal communications to ensure alignment with strategic priorities
  • Collaboration with NPAD and the Communications Department
  • Collaboration with state affiliates and other partners

Supervision and Staffing 

• Directly supervise attorneys, legal fellows and support staff, including monthly check-ins and approval of expense reports and time off
• Assist Project Director in:
  • Supporting staff retention, feedback, and professional development efforts for all project staff
  • Making staffing decisions by ensuring balance of work across project staff, including opportunities for writing, discovery, witness examinations, arguments, and other professional growth
• With a focus on developing and maintaining an excellent and diverse staff, undertake the following responsibilities: 
  • Managing processes for hiring and onboarding new staff, fellows, and interns, which includes recruiting excellent candidates and furthering our board-mandated goal to increase the percentage of staff with disabilities and significant disabilities and working in furtherance of our other announced diversity hiring initiatives
  • Lead sustained efforts to create and nurture pools of diverse candidates from which to recruit 

Administration 

• Assume responsibility for ongoing administrative functions such as maintenance of the case docket and legal database, completion of the time survey, recruitment of pro bono firms, ensuring co-counseling agreements are in place, among other work, as directed
• Assist the Project Director with expense tracking and budgeting as directed 

Litigation and Advocacy 

• Assist Project Director with reviewing substantive filings
• Coordinate the Project’s work in the United States Supreme Court: review requests for amicus briefs and representation, write and edit as appropriate briefs in selected cases in connection with National Legal Director, and recruit amici or cooperating counsel where appropriate
• Supervise litigation teams
• Engage in litigation in federal and state court, including drafting pleadings, briefs, and affidavits; conducting discovery and motion practice; handling hearings and trials; and arguing appeals in both federal and state courts
• In consultation with Project Director and the ACLU Communications Department, represent CPP / ACLU in public-facing meetings / speaking events / media opportunities that cut across multiple issues / cases
• Collaborate with staff across the organization, including with other Projects within the ACLU’s Legal Department, Communications, Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives, National Political Advocacy Department, and state affiliates
• Build relationships with stakeholders and conduct outreach to national, state, and community partners to develop coalitions and further advocacy goals
• Provide technical assistance and legal advice to ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys and others who seek assistance from NSP
• Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and case and strategy development

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• J.D. degree and significant national security and civil rights and liberties litigation experience
• Bar admission
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Experience and demonstrated aptitude for supervising staff
• Demonstrated commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
• Ten or more years of legal experience, preferred
• Excellent legal analytical, research, and oral skills, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to write and communicate clearly and persuasively for non-legal audiences, including television, print, and digital media, preferred
• Experience with strategic planning, preferred
• Employment at the ACLU National Office for at least two years is preferred, but not required

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the Voting Rights Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. or Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

Established in 1965, VRP has worked to protect the gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since its inception, the Voting Rights Project has litigated hundreds of voting rights cases, and has aggressively and successfully challenged efforts to suppress voting or to dilute minority voting strength.

The Project’s mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. The Project has three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people should count equally.

The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach, combining legislative advocacy, public education, and litigation, and has active cases in over a dozen states. Its recent docket has included:

• more than 60 lawsuits to protect voters during the 2020 and 2024 elections;
• a pair of cases in the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the first Trump Administration's discriminatory census policies: Department of Commerce v. New York (successfully challenging an attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census), and New York Immigration Coalition v. Trump (challenging the exclusion of undocumented immigrants from the population count used to apportion the House of Representatives);
• challenges to discriminatory congressional and state legislative maps, including three recent cases in the U.S. Supreme Court: Louisiana v. Callais (2025), defending Louisiana's congressional map, which contains two majority-Black districts in compliance with the Voting Rights Act; Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP (2024), challenging South Carolina’s congressional map as an unconstitutional and starkly racially gerrymandered map; and Allen v. Milligan (2023), successfully challenging Alabama’s congressional map as unlawfully diluting the Black voting power under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act;
• challenges to voter purges and documentary proof of citizenship laws;
• challenges to other new legislation restricting voting rights in states like Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, and Texas.

The ACLU Voting Rights Project is currently litigating voter suppression and minority vote dilution cases in over a dozen states, from coast to coast, in every region of the country.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Voting Rights Project, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel will be responsible for developing and litigating voting rights cases in state and federal cases.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• 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, policy and campaign work and advancing ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions
• Engage 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 Department, Affiliate and Nationwide Support Initiative, National Political Advocacy Department, Strategy Office, and state affiliates to advance voting rights
• Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and client development
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• J.D. degree
• Extensive years of litigation experience, including clerkships, is preferred
• Appropriate bar membership permitting practice in New York or willingness to promptly seek such membership
• Familiarity with voting rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties and civil rights issues is preferred; commitment to those issues is essential
• Analytic skills and legal research and writing skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively are essential
• A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure

COMPENSATION

The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances)

• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $92,374-$115,393
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $129,244-$152,480
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $159,461- $179,891
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $183,255-$193,657
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $195,485-$200,519
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $201,534-$205,663
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $206,654- $210,677

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY where are National Offices are headquartered.  Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.  

For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU is seeking to fill a full-time term-limited position of Senior Electoral Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC or New York, NY.  This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.  This position may be eligible for remote work in the United States. 

This is a 12-month term-limited position.

The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.   

Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Candidate Races, the Senior Electoral Strategist drives the design and execution of complex, multi-tooled electoral campaigns. In this role, you will advance the ACLU’s civil liberties agenda through candidate races and ballot measures, exercising significant independence to achieve national and local impact.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• In close partnership with the Director of Candidate Races and at times the Director of Ballot Initiatives, develop robust campaign goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgets  
• Design and lead complex, multi-tooled electoral campaigns from planning to execution, including but not limited to candidate races and ballot measures  
• Lead electoral campaigns with minimal need for management level guidance  
• Utilize a wide variety of sophisticated campaign tactics and tools  
• Successfully employ constituent targeting, developing advertisements (TV, radio, print), polling, and developing creative campaign tactics for earned media or other purposes  
• Retain and manage consultants  
• Work closely with ACLU affiliates, the States Campaign team, the Organizing Team and Comms on developing plans for relevant campaigns  
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the staff working on the campaigns in matrixed structure 
• Work in coordination with other senior stakeholders, affiliate staff, and national staff, including policy staff within NPAD 
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations to further electoral goals, identifying strategic partnerships that expand the ACLU’s influence in ways the ACLU would otherwise not have operating alone   
• Convene and execute on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events in priority jurisdictions  
• Maintain awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges in the issue areas within the division’s purview     
• Maintain awareness of the work to facilitate representation of the Department internally and externally 
• Exercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions  
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned  
• This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work nontraditional hours 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant demonstrated experience with electoral campaigning at the federal, state, and/or local levels, including campaign management experience  
• Significant demonstrated experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans and tactics  
• Strong independent work ethic and team collaboration skills 
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills  
• Experience with earned media strategies 
• Experience building, leading, and working within coalitions  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure  
• Experience doing advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, a plus  
• Experience doing grassroots organizing, a plus  
• Experience doing legislative and administrative advocacy, a plus  
• Fluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plus  
• Comfort with policy, including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign execution  
• Willingness to travel   

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Senior Manager, Planning and Analysis in the Strategy Office of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY or Washington, DC (with a preference for NY). This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a two and a half-year term-limited position.

The ACLU works on some of the most pressing civil rights and civil liberties issues facing American society today. The Strategy Office supports the ACLU to advance civil rights and liberties for all through the development and delivery of a bold strategy with shared goals that maximizes our impact today and in the long-term. The office resides within the Executive Department, which drives strategic direction, governance partnership, and a values-driven and inclusive culture.   

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

The Senior Manager, Planning and Analysis will report into the Director of Strategy & Innovation and take direction from other members of the Strategy Office based on assigned projects.   

The Senior Manager, Planning and Analysis will drive project management and implementation for large cross-departmental projects led by the Strategy Office, leading process design, workplan management, internal communications and change management, stakeholder coordination, and evaluation and learning. This role is fit for people with a passion for process, structure, and continuous improvement.  

Projects include but not limited to annual departmental planning and budgeting processes, strategy progress tracking, metrics tracking and evaluation, annual leadership retreats, and the coordination of cross-departmental external and internal reports.  

This position will participate in meetings and discussions of a highly strategic and confidential nature, handle highly sensitive confidential information including HR and budget data, will liaise with staff regarding team and organizational initiatives, and will create and manage the structure, schedule, and internal communication plans for related projects to drive their successful completion.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Manage annual planning process and identify process improvements based on collected learnings. This includes managing the workplan, creating simple templates, coordinating department leads, and analyzing submissions.  
• Support the year open and mid-year budgeting process, managing critical data inputs with strong attention to detail, and supporting the synthesis of complex information into concise memos that enable decision-making for senior leadership.   
• Manage the process to track progress against strategic priorities, sharing results to drive accountability and identifying emerging challenges, opportunities, and learnings for continuous improvement.  
• Manage data collection processes and systems to track and report on key metrics, identifying opportunities for systems and process improvement to enable evidence-driven decision-making at all levels. 
• Develop written memos and presentations for senior audiences, including the annual strategy and budget memo for the National Board. 
• Partner in the design and preparation of annual leadership retreats by supporting agenda development, speaker coordination, and program content development.  
• Inject project management rigor into the Strategy Office by developing consistent ways of working, process improvements, and internal coordination strategies. 
• Develop relationships with other project managers and professional groups within the organization to share best practices and ensure ways of working align with ACLU accessibility, diversity, and inclusion guidelines.  
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned, driving cross-functional initiatives from scoping through execution — coordinating stakeholders, removing blockers, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Passion for process and structure, and a learning and continuous improvement mindset 
• Exceptional organizational, planning and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects and prioritize effectively against simultaneous demands   
• Strong data management and analytical skills, including extensive experience working with Microsoft Excel (e.g., creating pivot charts, using multi-step formulas, building simple financial models) and maintaining complex data sets 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information clearly and professionally; strong proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Powerpoint to communicate complex concepts 
• Understanding of change management and how to make processes stick within a complex and fast-paced environment  
• Ability to work proactively in an ambiguous, dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgement that contribute to a collaborative working environment  
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and ability to support their integration into new teams 
• Project management certification is a plus 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Software Engineer II in the Product and Engineering division of the Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU’s Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the technology team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency.   

This position sits on the Product & Engineering team of the Technology Department. The Product & Engineering division includes engineers, product managers, product designers, and project operations experts who build and maintain engaging digital products and secure technical systems that accelerate the ACLU’s mission as our nationwide guardian of rights and liberties. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Software Engineer II (CRM) will be responsible for supporting ACLU’s implementation of Blackbaud CRM, collaborating with other engineers, designers, product roles and end users to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of our cloud-based application. This role plays a critical role in ensuring that our system is scalable, secure, and efficient. 

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in enterprise CRM software development cloud environments and automation and is eager to deepen their skills in engagement system customizations and contribute to the success of our mission-driven organization.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Provide Blackbaud CRM technical integration and customization, configuration, and maintenance. 
• Assist in the build and deployment of individual CRM related functions and products that impact constituent data within and across CRM ecosystem. 
• Own specific features or components and implement within established patterns. 
• Assist in code migrations in development environments. 
• Continually work with fundraising team to facilitate changes and improvements they may need. 
• Follow team established best practices and policies relating to software development code reviews.   
• Work with teams to understand business objectives and refine complex feature requirements. Propose solutions and make implementation decisions that are appropriate to the scope and complexity of the problem and consider long-term resourcing and technical maturity objectives. 
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security regulations and ACLU board policies that protect consumer data through processes and tooling 
• Ensure documentation, functional and technical specifications are accurate, clear, and consistently updated, with attention to tailoring communication so that both technical and non-technical stakeholders can easily understand and apply the information 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated professional experience developing software for full-stack enterprise systems in a production environment 
• Experience customizing and extending large-scale fundraising CRMs or other enterprise-level constituent data systems 
• Experience with source control using platforms like Azure Repos, Git, or similar and CI/CD experience   
• Experience developing against MS SQL Server (writing performant queries, functions, stored procedures) 
• Experience debugging software solutions for performance and reliability 
• Experience working with and integrating data of varying formats and quality, including third-party API integrations 
• Experience debugging software solutions for performance and reliability 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Familiarity with .Net, C#  
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks 
• Familiarity with SQL, CSV/JSON processing and ETL, spiky workloads and large volumes of data 
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns  
• Understanding of data warehouse design principles (e.g., star schema, dimensional modeling) 
• Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Software Development Kit (SDK) or prior experience developing with Blackbaud products preferred 
• Knowledge around customizing within fundraising CRMs preferred 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Deputy Director, Support Transition in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is an 18-month term-limited position. 

The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union.  We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Director of Development Data & Systems, the Deputy Director, Support Transition will  oversee the transition to a new support structure after a major system migration project, ensuring the team and roles are structured to optimally meet or exceed established SLAs for user support, knowledge, training, enhancements, report and business intelligence, and business analysis needs. This role will partner with the Director, partner support teams, and Development leadership to develop a plan, and will lead the transition of the Support, Knowledge, and Training (SKT) and Business Intelligence and Analytics (BIA) teams through the migration and through the system stabilization phase.

This is an 18-month term-limited role, and an ideal opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, empathetic, and forward-thinking data leader to apply their skills, experience, and expertise to harness data for the ACLU’s mission.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct discovery of cross-functional support teams, probing current-state success areas and pain points, as well as expectations, hopes and concerns for the future state to fully understand the landscape.  Conduct interviews with teams, partners, and stakeholders to understand their perspective on what will be needed. Review SLAs and prior BBCRM design session recordings to understand proposed new configuration. Compile findings and combine with industry experience to develop a report back on the current state of support and recommendations for optimal support structure. 
• Work with Development leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to update the service level agreement as needed.  Perform a gap analysis on current operations, and build improvement projects into the transition plan or post-migration roadmap.   
• Support team leadership in developing clearly defined team scopes, roles and necessary skillsets, responsibilities, and cross-functional decision-making frameworks that will result in meeting or exceeding SLAs with the new system as efficiently as possible. 
• Partner with Director on developing a plan for transitioning team to new structure, ensuring timely steps are planned in alignment with budget timelines and procurement processes so that resources are in place when needed in alignment with the Launch Plan, the Change Management Plan, and any related continencies. 
• Participate in ongoing design sessions for new system, advising where needed on optimal configuration based on discovery.   
•  Prepare the SKT and BIA teams for transition including ensuring adequate training and skill development has been completed, ensuring resources are procured and prepared, and setting success metrics, identifying risks, and developing contingency plans.  Lead the teams and support partner teams through the migration, monitoring progress, escalating issues, coaching and managing performance. 
• Oversee the SKT and BIA teams, fostering collaboration within teams and partnership with other DDSRO teams. Develop both current-state and migration goals, manage capacity and performance, mentor leadership, and ensure efficiency.  
• Assist in the development and management of the DDSRO roadmap, resourcing, and capacity planning for the SKT and BIA teams, ensuring teams manage their projects according to the DDSRO roadmap standard.   
• Support strategic planning for support, reporting and BIA current state and future stage projects.  Partner with Director in resource planning, capacity management, and roadmapping initiatives. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office; use a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance 
• Commit to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts 
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience managing a BBCRM support team in a federated non-profit or organization of similar complexity to the ACLU  
• Superior understanding of fundraising systems support needs 
• Solid organizational skills, the ability to work productively and proactively in a high volume, fast paced and detail-oriented environment  
• Demonstrated analytical, negotiation and facilitation skills to interpret business needs of department 
• Ability to think through details while understanding big picture and long-range goals and effects  
• Inherent decision maker, who is adept in troubleshooting incoming issues as they arise, must have problem solving skills and resourcefulness  
• Ability to manage a multi-faceted workload independently, while successfully setting priorities and meeting deadlines   
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance 
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts 

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience working as a consultant for non-profit systems and/or systems support  
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the National Prison Project of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. or San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

The National Prison Project works to ensure that conditions in prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers, and immigration detention facilities comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and international human rights principles. The Project has successfully litigated on behalf of incarcerated people in more than 25 states, and is the only organization litigating conditions of confinement cases nationwide. Our priorities include reducing overcrowding, improving health care, eliminating violence and maltreatment, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention. We also work to reverse the policies that have given the United States the highest incarceration rate in the world and led to extreme over-representation of people of color in the incarcerated population. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel will contribute to all aspects of the Project’s litigation and non-litigation work, with a special focus on the Project’s immigration detention work. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Litigate in federal and state courts, including appellate courts, throughout the country  
• Carry a substantial caseload in federal and state court, working closely with other staff attorneys and local counsel  
• Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda  
• Analyze legislation for potential litigation  
• Draft pleadings and briefs, engage in discovery and motion practice, and conduct evidentiary hearings and oral arguments 
• Provide technical assistance and expert legal advice to local ACLU affiliates, cooperating attorneys, and others who seek assistance from the Project 
• Conduct policy advocacy on prisoners’ rights and criminal justice issues 
• Develop new cases, identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses 
• Engage in public speaking to a variety of audiences on a broad range of prisoners’ rights, criminal justice, and civil liberties issues 
• Travel as required for litigation, case management, conferences, and client development  
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school  
• Significant litigation experience, inclusive of clerkships, is preferred 
• Appropriate bar membership permitting practice in the District of Columbia or California, depending on where the attorney is based 
• 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 and writing skills 
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work 
• Demonstrated ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively 
• Self-motivated, diligent and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• At least eight (8) years of litigation experience, inclusive of clerkships, preferred 
• Familiarity with issues related to conditions of confinement preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred

COMPENSATION

The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances):

• 0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009
• 3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579
• 6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087
• 11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403
• 16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540
• 21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890
• 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY where are National Offices are headquartered.  Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.  

For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Data Scientist II, Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist in the Analytics Division of the Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, or Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU’s Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the Technology Team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency.  

The Analytics division includes analysts, data scientists, survey experts, social scientists, and analytics engineers that support evidence-based decision making and bring quantitative insights on our issues to the courtroom and the public. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Data Science Manager — Algorithmic Justice Specialist and collaborating closely with our DevOps Engineering Team, Product Manager for Discovery, and Algorithmic Justice Fellow, the Data Scientist II, NLP Specialist, will support development and evaluation work for high-priority, carefully scoped projects using NLP to support the ACLU’s mission. In this role, the NLP Specialist will be responsible for evaluating proposed uses of generative AI and non-generative natural language AI systems, providing recommendations on whether AI tooling is appropriate or ill-suited for various tasks, and when appropriate, contributing to the development and implementation of AI-based solutions to support the organization’s mission.  

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Work with various teams and departments to evaluate proposed AI use cases for feasibility and alignment with ACLU values and requirements related to privacy, security, transparency, bias, and environmental impacts  
• Provide recommendations to department and organizational leaders on whether AI tooling is appropriate or ill-suited for various tasks and use cases 
• Develop recommendations and architecture plans for intentional, carefully crafted uses of NLP tooling, appropriately selecting generative or non-generative AI systems and related guardrails and monitoring based on the context and requirements of the use case 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of AI-based solutions when appropriate, collaborating with various departments to ensure successful design, deployment, and continuous evaluation of such systems 
• Contribute to the establishment of AI governance practices and standards in collaboration with colleagues across the organization 
• Contribute to the development of context-specific, high-quality benchmarks for language modelling systems tailored for civil rights and public interest organizations 
• Contribute to various other projects supporting the ACLU’s litigation and policy work by applying natural language processing methods to policy or regulatory text data  
• When relevant, collaborate with academic and civil society researchers to turn your learnings and insights into resources to benefit other public interest organizations 
• Brief departmental leadership on relevant AI research and developments and prepare materials for senior leaders’ speaking engagements on AI issues 
• Communicate to non-technical audiences—including ACLU lawyers, policy advocates, and other staff—details of how large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SLMs) are designed and deployed, including their civil rights implications 
• Implement tooling to estimate the environmental impact of deployed AI systems 
• Stay abreast of important developments in the generative AI research and development space 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Substantial research or professional experience on issues related to fairness, accountability, and transparency of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, especially generative AI systems 
• Substantial expertise and training in the field of natural language processing, including experience conducting statistical analyses with text data, evaluating and implementing machine learning methods for text data, and strong understanding of text representation techniques 
• Strong familiarity with language modeling and natural language techniques, including strong understanding of the core concept underlying the design of small language models (SLMs) and large language models (LLMs)  
• Substantial experience writing code in Python and working with open-source NLP libraries such as transformers and NLTK 
• Substantial experience working with text data from legal, policy, and social science contexts, such as legal filings, statutes, and regulations 
• Familiarity with the core concepts underlying multi-modal (e.g., text-to-speech, text-to-video, etc.) generative AI systems and experience working with multi-modal datasets 
• Familiarity with popular approaches and frameworks for monitoring and evaluating AI-enabled systems, especially generative AI systems 
• Professional or research experience developing software and strong familiarity with common software engineering practices such as version control, testing, and code reviews 
• Experience developing documentation of technical products and systems tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences 
• Experience working with cloud services (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Azure) a nice to have 
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technologists without NLP expertise and non-technical stakeholders 
• Excellent project management and collaboration skills, with a track record of partnering with cross-functional teams to translate organizational needs into technical solutions 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Confidential Assistant to the ACLU President to serve a two-year, term-limited role supporting the ACLU President who chairs the ACLU Board of Directors.  This role is eligible for remote work based out of a United States location.

The President serves as a spokesperson and a public leader of the National ACLU. The President, who is a volunteer board leader and not a member of the staff, collaborates closely with the Executive Director and chairs the ACLU’s National Board of Directors – a 69-member body with representatives from our nationwide network of 54 ACLU affiliates. The National Board oversees policy development covering substantive civil liberties and organizational issues. The ACLU President also leads the National Board’s 12-member Executive Committee tasked with overseeing the organization’s management and financial structures. The Executive Committee, working closely with ACLU Senior Staff, provides expertise and critical leadership on organizational and board matters. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the ACLU President, the Confidential Assistant will be responsible for supporting the ACLU President’s priorities and engagements. Day-to-day, this includes providing one-on-one support and serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the ACLU President. The Confidential Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with independent judgment and discretion including matters related to the budget. While the position is fully remote and principally serves the ACLU President, who is the Jacob K. Javits Professor at New York University and professor of clinical law at NYU Law, it also has accountabilities to the Senior Director of Board Governance in the Executive Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Responsible for a broad range of administrative and logistical tasks for the President including, but not limited to:   
  • Managing an active calendar of engagements; prioritizing inquiries, appointments, and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; 
  • Making judgments and strategic recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day and longer-term engagements to maximize the President’s time; 
  • Completing expense reports; 
  • Drafting confidential correspondence; 
  • Arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas 
• Advancing meetings, speaking events, and trips as necessary, including: 
  • Logistical coordination, venue walkthroughs, minute-by-minute scheduling with all contact info, locations, dress codes, etc. 
  • Security Arrangements: Coordinating with venue or external teams for safety if necessary. 
  • Preparing Briefing Materials: talking points, bios of attendees or hosts, speech drafts, Q&A prep. 
  • Contingency Planning: Preparing backup plans for delays, cancellations, or tech issues. 
  • Attending talks, taking notes and ensuring follow-up 
  • Occasionally moves or transports materials (e.g., documents and meeting supplies) up to 25 pounds to and from meeting sites. 
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure the President’s time and schedule are respectfully managed and executed 
• Serve as principal "gatekeeper" and "gateway," to pre-screen requests for the President’s time whether it is speaking events, meetings or attending events; consult with relevant stakeholders as needed to reach decisions 
• Communicate directly, and on behalf of the President, with ACLU staff and Board members, donors, and others, on matters related to President’s schedule and activities, and in a manner that reflects the President’s priorities 
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature; determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response 
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the President and Executive department at the National organization, as well as other internal departments in a manner that maintains credibility, trust, and support with ACLU senior leadership 
• Support the building of relationships crucial to the success of the organization, Board of Directors, and President’s office 
• Draft critical deliverables, including personal correspondence and other written assignments 
• Assess and prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures 
• Prepare the President for National Board meetings, including executive sessions when highly confidential matters are discussed; these include but are not limited to privileged information and labor relations matters pertaining to bargaining 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the President, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant demonstrated experience in an executive-level support position 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to exercise a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels 
• Demonstrated project management skills with a record of success in complex, fast paced work environments with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency with web and digital platforms, a plus 
• Creative, critical thinker who is self-motivated, possessing the ability to operate as well independently as part of a team 
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint 
• Willing to conquer the “small tasks” with an understanding of their vital importance to the success of the broader mission 
• This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work non-traditional hours 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Technical Program Manager, Engagement Platform(s) in the Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 

The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU’s Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the technology team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency. 

The Product & Engineering division includes engineers, product managers, product designers, and project operations experts who build and maintain engaging digital products and secure technical systems that accelerate the ACLU’s mission as our nationwide guardian of rights and liberties. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Senior Technical Programs Manager, the Technical Program Manager, Engagement Platform(s) will supervise a platform that supports hundreds of donation, advocacy and other forms administered by staff across 54 affiliates and the national office. The Technical Program Manager will maximize the efficacy with which the ACLU uses this platform by assessing existing protocols and developing and executing new ones to improve the user experience for staff administrators and ensure consistency with functional, visual, and privacy standards.  In your work you will collaborate with colleagues in the Technology Department, work with stakeholders across the organization, and oversee service delivery and custom development by a software vendor. 

The Technical Program Manager will also assist with data mapping and other aspects of an underway CRM migration, and engage in related projects and duties. 

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled software administrator who is experienced with enterprise level nonprofit engagement platforms including Springboard from Jackson River. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Oversee a queue of projects and tasks undertaken by our vendor’s staff 
• Partner with the Technical Support Administrator to provide platform support and troubleshooting; serve as backup for teammates as necessary; coordinate with other teams on more advanced support such as development of new product features 
• Carry out quality assurance testing of system-wide software releases, custom features, and bug fixes 
• Report on system upgrades by reviewing vendor’s release notes, editing and rewriting notes as necessary to ensure they are comprehensive and clear, and disseminating release notes and highlights to platform users 
• Assess existing tools for monitoring system performance and data integrity; collaborate with vendor and colleagues to implement improvements 
• Own and manage engagement platform trainings and onboarding programs for org-wide users 
• Create and update form templates following design and technical guidelines; work with stakeholders to customize forms for special uses, ensuring that data privacy and hygiene protocols are maintained 
• Conduct periodic form reviews and create reports on usage and trends for Tech Department leadership, product development colleagues, and key stakeholders  
• On occasion, gather requirements and work with product, engineering and design colleagues to create specifications for new features and reports 
• Have or develop expertise in the engagement platform’s functions, configuration, data model and integration mechanisms 

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience administering an enterprise engagement platform such as Springboard, EveryAction, Blackbaud digital engagement tools, and others; experience with Springboard a plus 
• Capacity to function in a data- and engineering-oriented environment, i.e. you can communicate effectively with CRM administrators and product development teams, accurately describe technical issues and collaborate on their solutions, support the execution of six-month and annual Tech Department roadmaps 
• Experience with data integration between an engagement platform and a CRM or other large-scale institutional database; experience with Blackbaud CRM a plus  
• Ability to write clear, concise materials including incident reports, release notes, training guides, feature requirements, and work requests 
• Strong communication skills overall including as a presenter, meeting leader, and video trainer  
• Track record of success managing projects and task backlogs   
• Proficiency in using collaboration and tracking tools like Slack/Teams, Asana, Zendesk, Monday.com 
• Knowledge of best practices in quality assurance testing 
• Experience and skill responding to user support issues 
• Flexibility about making decisions in collaboration with others, ability to make independent decisions when appropriate 
• Knowledge of basic web skills such as HTML and CSS 
• Some familiarity with web accessibility standards 

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Disability Accessibility & Inclusion (DAI) Manager on the Disability Accessibility & Inclusion (DAI) Team within the Business Operations and Support Services unit of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a full-time, hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.