Supervising Policy Counsel

The ACLU-DC is a non-partisan, non-profit public interest organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties of those who live and work in the District of Columbia. Our 23 staff members work daily to achieve this mission through advocacy before the D.C. Council, litigation, public education, and organizing in all eight wards of D.C. ACLU-DC is an affiliate of the national ACLU, the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The ACLU works in communities, in the legislature, and in the courts to defend and expand individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.Summary/ObjectiveThe Supervising Policy Counsel is a full-time position that supervises 2-3 Policy Advocacy Department staff members and supports the Policy Advocacy Director in the oversight of any internship and/or fellowship program within the department as it carries out its civil liberties and civil rights policy and legislative agenda in Washington, D.C. The Policy Counsel will be responsible for their own research, legislative, and advocacy agenda as well as supervise the work of their team in carrying out their respective research, legislative, and advocacy agendas. Under the direction of the Policy Advocacy Director, the Supervising Policy Counsel will effectively engage with legislators, the Mayor, the Mayor’s cabinet, executive branch agencies, independent agencies, other local government bodies, and related stakeholders to advance the ACLU-DC’s strategic work on issues related to D.C. statehood, first amendment rights, criminal justice system reform, racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, privacy, religious freedom, immigrant rights, Federal workers’ rights, and reproductive rights.Directly and through the staff they supervise, the Supervising Policy Counsel will conduct research, analyze legislation, draft legislation, engage in lobbying with the DC Council and, as appropriate in relation to D.C. Statehood and self-governance, the U.S. Congress. The Supervising Policy Counsel will represent the ACLU-DC in trainings, coalitions, stakeholder groups, and meetings with government to advance shared policy goals.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESHelp lead the development of the ACLU-DC’s policy advocacy strategic priorities and related advocacy and policy work.Collaborate with other ACLU-DC team members and departments to develop goals, strategic plans, and implement tactics to advance the Policy Advocacy Department’s strategic priorities.Lead work in designated policy advocacy areas, including conducting analysis, policy research, and drafting legislative and other policy proposals aligned with ACLU-DC’s policy advocacy priorities.In collaboration with Policy Advocacy Dept. leadership and with leaders across departments, identify and respond to emerging policy issues related to ACLU-DC policy and advocacy priorities.Collaborate with National ACLU and external stakeholders and other affiliates to advance shared goals related to ACLU-DC’s policy advocacy strategic priorities.Build and strengthen trusted relationships with legislators and their staff, other advocates, community leaders, impacted individuals, agency staff, the Mayor’s office and cabinet members, and other key stakeholders.Support the Policy Advocacy Director in managing department systems, budgets, processes, outcome tracking, lobbying tracking, and impact measurement.Support oversight of internship and/or fellowship programs housed within the Policy Advocacy Department.Support the ACLU-DC lobbying for organizational and dept. priorities.At the direction of the Policy Advocacy Director, present (remote, in-person, through writing, etc.) the work and strategic priorities of the Policy Advocacy Dept. to a variety of audiences.Serve as a strategic advisor and/or participant within the ACLU-DC on working groups or other cross-departmental meetings on delegated issue areas.As directed by the Policy Advocacy Director, conduct public education through trainings, presentations, drafting and publishing of reports, and know your rights guides.Serve as a spokesperson for the ACLU-DC on delegated issue areas.Supervise interns, fellows, volunteers, and other staff as directed.Supervise the work of contractors or consultants as directed.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSJuris doctor from an accredited law school or other graduate degree in Public Policy or a related field.A minimum of (5) years of relevant work experience at the federal, state, or local level developing, leading, and implementing legislative or issue-based campaigns.A minimum of (3) years in strategic leadership or co-leadership of legislative, advocacy, or other policy initiatives.A minimum of (3) years supervising the work of any combination of the following: contractors, fellows, interns, volunteers, and/or staff.A minimum of (3) years working with community stakeholders on policy advocacy projects.COMPETENCIESStrong project management skills.Ability to multi-task, take initiative, think strategically, prioritize and complete assignments.Strong writing and communications skills.Demonstrated flexibility in problem-solving and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.Desire to receive and incorporate feedback.Proven track record of working collaboratively with colleagues across departments.Demonstrated understanding of the legislative process and political strategic planning.Expertise or sufficient knowledge and experience allowing for the rapid development of D.C. expertise in at least two of the following areas: reproductive freedom, DC Statehood, criminal justice system reform, discrimination, first amendment issues, privacy and surveillance.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYThis position is responsible for supervising 2-3 positions in the Policy Advocacy Department.This position may also be responsible for supervising volunteers and/or contractors.Work EnvironmentThe organization currently operates as a hybrid work environment.Physical DemandsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Travel RequiredOccasional travel may be required.Work Authorization/Security Clearance RequirementsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Compensation & BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000 with an offer based on individual experience and abilities. Excellent benefits include paid time off, generous paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan with employer matching.To ApplyApplications must be submitted via the Bamboo HR application page linked on our website at acludc.org. If you have a disability/ies and need accommodation regarding any part of the application process, please contact us at operations (at) acludc.org.Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis; applying sooner is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled.The ACLU-DC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU-DC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by the D.C. Human Rights Act or federal employment law.

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