Regional Organizer - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Know anyone who is upset with what has happened to our rights and our Constitution the last few years? Someone who is energized by making a difference and fighting for those who don’t always have a voice in the process? A motivated agent for change who will diligently work to preserve and maintain our fundamental liberties and civil rights? A person who has spent time working on campaigns, the Hill, or non-profits doing political, field and organizing work, but is ready to move into a more strategic role? An individual who can take those skills learned from on-the-ground organizing and help build capacity and support for key civil liberties and civil rights issues?
We have an opening for a REGIONAL ORGANIZER to cover the Mid-Atlantic Region, based in Washington, DC and would love to have your help in finding the right individual. If the above paragraph describes you or someone you know, please see the below job description & apply! When applying, please send application materials to hrjobs@aclu.org and also cc me: jmurray@dcaclu.org. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Jeani Murray
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Regional Field Organizer [WLOU-45]
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington Legislative Office
OVERVIEW : The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national not-for-profit public interest organization, invites applications for the full-time position of Regional Field Organizer to work in the organization’s Washington Legislative Office under the direct
supervision of the National Field Director. The responsibility of the Regional Field Organizer is to work as an integral part of the Field Unit of the Washington Legislative Office in support of a field program that will reach and mobilize concerned Americans
and persuade them to act in support of the ACLU.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Overseeing a multi-state region to implement comprehensive field initiatives, including identifying key Members of Congress, working with ACLU affiliates and community leaders to actively influence them on identified priorities. Planning and executing grassroots mobilization strategies, including event organizing, creation of public outreach materials, public speaking and conducting trainings on federal legislative issues. Implementing programs that persuade individuals and groups
to support the legislative program. Working to increase our capacity to communicate quickly and effectively with ACLU members, affiliates and other concerned individuals about pending federal legislation and ACLU legislative priorities. Developing and working with new and existing contacts and coalitions to build grassroots capacity in assigned region. Other duties relating to the work of the ACLU as may be required by the Director of the Washington Office or her designees.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of four to five years of experience with organizing and grassroots mobilization. Knowledge of the legislative process. Self-starter with strong time-management skills. Demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Prior experience with supervising volunteers or staff a plus. Either the knowledge of priority issues of the ACLU or the ability to quickly become familiar with them. Must be able to work independently, but also as part of a dynamic and growing field department. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to analyze and effectively communicate lay understanding of issues relating to law, public policy and legislative process. Willingness to travel.
COMPENSATION : Salary is commensurate with experience, within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. Excellent benefits package provided.
HOW TO APPLY : Please send a cover letter, including desired salary range, resume, writing sample and three references by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [WLOU-45/WACLU] in subject line – or by mail to:
The American Civil Liberties Union
Human Resources
RE: [WLOU-45/WACLU]
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not be before May 19, 2007. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”
