ACLU - National Office
Senior Campaign Strategist, Democracy
ACLU - National Office, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks a full-time position of
Senior Campaign Strategist, Democracy
in the
National Political Advocacy Department
of the ACLU's National office in
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 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.YOUR DAY TO DAYIn close partnership with the Director of National Campaigns, develop robust campaign goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgetsDesign and lead complex, multi-tooled campaigns from planning to execution at the national/federal level to advance racial justice, economic justice, and other civil rights and civil liberties issuesLead legislative and administrative campaigns, and/or corporate campaigns, with minimal need for management level guidanceUtilize a wide variety of sophisticated campaign tactics and toolsSuccessfully employ constituent targeting, developing advertisements (TV, radio, print), polling, and developing creative campaign tactics for earned media or other purposesRetain and manage consultantsWork closely with Organizing Division on developing plans for relevant campaignsCoordinate the day-to-day activities of the staff working on the campaigns in matrixed structureWork in coordination with other senior stakeholders, affiliate staff, and national staff, including policy staff within NPADDevelop strategic partnerships that expand the ACLU's influence in ways the ACLU would otherwise not have operating aloneConvene and execute on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events in priority jurisdictionsMaintain awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges in the issue areas within the division's purviewMaintain awareness of the work to facilitate representation of the Department internally and externallyExercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutionsMay provide subject matter expertise, advice, and support to fellow colleagues in the State Campaigns Division as they develop and execute state/local campaigns in new and unfamiliar issue areasDemonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environmentFUTURE ACLU'ERS WILLBe committed to advancing the mission of the ACLUCenter 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 perspectivesBe committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflictsWHAT YOU'LL BRINGSignificant demonstrated experience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning at the federal, state, and/or local levels, including campaign management experienceSignificant demonstrated experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans and tacticsAbility to work independently as well as within a teamExcellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skillsExperience building, leading, and working within coalitionsProven ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, while managing competing priorities while adhering to various timelinesComfort with policy, including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign executionWillingness to travelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience doing advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, a plusExperience doing legislative and administrative advocacy, a plusExperience doing grassroots organizing, a plusFluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plusCOMPENSATION
The ACLU values equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with the ACLU's compensation philosophy there is a set salary for this role. The ACLU also has a locality adjustment policy that applies to salaries. The annual salary for this position is $151,226 (Level E), reflecting the salary of a position based in Washington, DC. This position is subject to a hybrid schedule of 2 days/week or 8 days/month in-office.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 policyFocus 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 matchWe support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshopsOUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
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 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 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 ACLU seeks a full-time position of
Senior Campaign Strategist, Democracy
in the
National Political Advocacy Department
of the ACLU's National office in
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 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.YOUR DAY TO DAYIn close partnership with the Director of National Campaigns, develop robust campaign goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgetsDesign and lead complex, multi-tooled campaigns from planning to execution at the national/federal level to advance racial justice, economic justice, and other civil rights and civil liberties issuesLead legislative and administrative campaigns, and/or corporate campaigns, with minimal need for management level guidanceUtilize a wide variety of sophisticated campaign tactics and toolsSuccessfully employ constituent targeting, developing advertisements (TV, radio, print), polling, and developing creative campaign tactics for earned media or other purposesRetain and manage consultantsWork closely with Organizing Division on developing plans for relevant campaignsCoordinate the day-to-day activities of the staff working on the campaigns in matrixed structureWork in coordination with other senior stakeholders, affiliate staff, and national staff, including policy staff within NPADDevelop strategic partnerships that expand the ACLU's influence in ways the ACLU would otherwise not have operating aloneConvene and execute on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events in priority jurisdictionsMaintain awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges in the issue areas within the division's purviewMaintain awareness of the work to facilitate representation of the Department internally and externallyExercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutionsMay provide subject matter expertise, advice, and support to fellow colleagues in the State Campaigns Division as they develop and execute state/local campaigns in new and unfamiliar issue areasDemonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environmentFUTURE ACLU'ERS WILLBe committed to advancing the mission of the ACLUCenter 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 perspectivesBe committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflictsWHAT YOU'LL BRINGSignificant demonstrated experience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning at the federal, state, and/or local levels, including campaign management experienceSignificant demonstrated experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans and tacticsAbility to work independently as well as within a teamExcellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skillsExperience building, leading, and working within coalitionsProven ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, while managing competing priorities while adhering to various timelinesComfort with policy, including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign executionWillingness to travelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience doing advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, a plusExperience doing legislative and administrative advocacy, a plusExperience doing grassroots organizing, a plusFluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plusCOMPENSATION
The ACLU values equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with the ACLU's compensation philosophy there is a set salary for this role. The ACLU also has a locality adjustment policy that applies to salaries. The annual salary for this position is $151,226 (Level E), reflecting the salary of a position based in Washington, DC. This position is subject to a hybrid schedule of 2 days/week or 8 days/month in-office.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 policyFocus 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 matchWe support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshopsOUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
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 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 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.