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 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 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.