134 jobs found in New York

Data Quality Analyst [DATA-12] - Data & Analytics, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York MARCH 18, 2019   Data Quality Analyst [DATA-12] American Civil Liberties Union Data & Analytics, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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, advancing racial justice, 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 and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.  With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW The ACLU is seeking a full-time Data Quality Analyst to manage the cleansing, transformation, monitoring, and standardization of the ACLU’s robust and growing sources of data  The Analyst is part of the Data and Analytics team and will work to enhance the ACLU’s data hygiene protocols; design systems to proactively identify and triage data issues and ensure the quality and consistency of data input.  The role will also be responsible for prioritizing and managing the day to day resolution of data inconsistencies.  The right candidate will have a strong analytical orientation, technical acumen, and a demonstrated ability to operationalize data hygiene practices that are capable of providing sustained support for the ACLU’s overall data health and business goals. The position reports to the Director of Data Operations and Strategy, and is based in the ACLU’s national office in New York City.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implement a proactive discovery and monitoring process/system, based on industry best practice, for data integrity, consistency, and hygiene problems. Maintain central ownership and strategy for proactive and reactive data hygiene processes, including National Change of Address (NCOA) and other full-file hygiene. Work with data governance working group to define, document, and execute data classification framework and create nationwide best practices for data minimization, archiving, retention, and destruction. Develop protocols for triaging, prioritizing, delegating, and monitoring data hygiene issues. Design and execute data input and data transfer protocols that ensure minimization of data errors. Define shared cross-team responsibilities for data fixes and how they are escalated (e.g. responsibilities of users vs. technical staff), as well as dependencies on training, compliance, access to tools, data validation, etc. Define and develop critical onboarding training and materials related to data management, acquisition, privacy, etc. in partnership with Training team. Develop, communicate, and monitor third party data usage policies (e.g., by volunteers, vendors, ACLU staff other than the data owner). Work with Analytics, Product & Technology, IT, and other stakeholders to codify incident response protocol, including data breaches, PCI incidents, and credit card exposure. Explore and make recommendations for other mechanisms to ensure data integrity (e.g. data sharing templates, document management systems). Serve as a key stakeholder and working participant of data governance working groups. 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, ability, socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 2-5 years in a QA/QC engineer, data analysis, data management, or technical business analyst role. Hands-on experience with data analysis, quality, cleansing, extracting, and validation (ETL) processes and tools. Fluency in SQL or similar database query language required. Experience with unstructured data a plus. Strong critical thinking skills; ability to conduct root cause analysis and translate into quality improvement measures. Ability to translate user requirements into technical specifications and systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex issues in a clear, concise and persuasive manner to business and technical professionals. Experience working with formal testing in an enterprise environment is a plus (CI/CD, automated testing pipeline development, etc.). Knowledge of agile workflows/platforms preferred (Asana, JIRA, Trello, etc.).   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume to:  hrjobsdata@aclu.org .  Reference   [DATA-12]  in the subject line.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.   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 is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Paralegal [RFP-27] - Reproductive Freedom Project, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York MARCH 18, 2019   Paralegal [RFP-27] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Reproductive Freedom Project, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT community, advancing racial justice, 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 and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction. The Reproductive Freedom Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York City seeks applications for the full-time position of Paralegal.   OVERVIEW The Reproductive Freedom Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York City seeks applications for a full-time Paralegal .  The Paralegal will work with attorneys from the Reproductive Freedom Project, as well as provide support to staff from the National Political and Advocacy Department (NPAD) working on state legislation. The Project’s mission is to secure a world that respects and supports every person’s right to form intimate relationships and to decide whether and when to have a child, and where all people have the resources and tools to access the health care they need to effectuate these decisions.  Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the ACLU strives to ensure that the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by some become the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by all.  The ACLU is particularly committed to ensuring that individuals’ access to reproductive health care is not compromised because of their race, immigration or economic status, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability or where they live. Further, we recognize that people lead intersectional lives and believe that this work must be informed by broader racial and social justice considerations. For four decades, the ACLU has been a leader in the efforts to reduce the shame and stigma around abortion and ensure that every person has access to safe, affordable abortion care in their communities.  The ACLU has participated in nearly every reproductive rights case before the Supreme Court and in significant cases in federal and state courts too numerous to count.  Below are just a few examples of current cases: A challenge to the Trump Administration’s policy that bars immigrant minors like our client, Jane Doe, from obtaining abortions; A federal constitutional challenge to Kentucky’s efforts to shut down the last abortion clinic in the state; State constitutional cases seeking to restore Medicaid coverage for abortion in 2 states; Federal constitutional challenges to abortions bans in 3 states; and Cases seeking to expand the availability and accessibility of abortion care. In addition, the NPAD team is working closely with our state affiliates to decriminalize abortion, shore up protections for abortion rights in state law, and expand access to abortion care.  The team also provides resources, technical assistance, and support to affiliates that are fending off attacks on abortion rights and access, such as bans on abortion at various points in pregnancy, including as early as 6 weeks; restrictions on different kinds of abortion methods; and clinic shut-down laws. The ACLU is unique among reproductive rights organizations in that it works with the ACLU’s nationwide network of state affiliates as well as attorneys and advocates in the organization who specialize in areas such as immigrants’ rights, racial justice, LGBT rights, disability rights, and freedom of speech and religion. The Paralegal will attend regular staff meetings and will have the opportunity to learn about current threats to reproductive rights and justice in states across the country and the legal landscape for challenging them, as well as opportunities to expand access to reproductive health care.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Track state legislation relating to reproductive health care. Respond to requests for information about state bills and other matters from ACLU affiliates and other partners. Compile media coverage of reproductive health, rights and justice on a daily basis. Monitor breaking news related to priority legislation, including on social media. Format, cite check, and file litigation documents in federal and state courts around the United States. Manage litigation documents including exhibits, discovery requests, deposition transcripts, and briefs. Help maintain databases, case files, and binders, including archiving documents in accordance with ACLU archiving policies, where appropriate. Provide other litigation support. Assist staff in assembling and preparing information, including multimedia presentations for conferences, media, etc. Prepare updates for RFP information on ACLU website. Act as liaison between staff attorneys and legal administrative assistants to disseminate work assigned by attorneys and provide routine and/or procedural guidance regarding work assignments. Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for legal administrative assistant and intern positions. Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers. Perform other job related special projects and other duties as assigned by the Project Attorneys. 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, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree is required. One year of legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred. Excellent word-processing and computer skills in Windows 7 environment. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong internet research skills. Must be well organized, efficient, highly motivated, and able to handle multiple tasks at once, work well under pressure, and take initiative. Must have strong writing, verbal and interpersonal skills, superb attention to detail and excellent phone manner. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Commitment to civil liberties, reproductive rights, and public interest legal work is essential.   COMPENSATION Salary for this position is $53,474. Excellent benefits package provided.   HOW TO APPLY Send a letter of interest, a resume, and the names and telephone numbers of two references to  hrjobsRFP@aclu.org .  Reference   [RFP-27/ACLU-W]  in the subject line.   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Director of Integrated Support and Training [ADMU-52] - Business Operations and Support Services (BOSS), NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York MARCH 15, 2019   Director of Integrated Support and Training [ADMU-52] American Civil Liberties Union Business Operations and Support Services, Administration and Finance, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT community, advancing racial justice, 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 and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than 1.5 million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction. The Business Operations and Support Services team in the Administration and Finance Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York City is seeking applicants for a full-time Director of Integrated Support and Training .   OVERVIEW The Director of Integrated Support and Training will be responsible for designing the vision for the organization’s integrated support and training on technical and operational systems and processes, as well as building and leading the team that executes that vision.  This position plays a critical role in enabling ACLU staff to successfully leverage our systems and tools to work more effectively toward ACLU goals and priorities in a rapidly changing environment with a complex nationwide structure. The team will support and train staff on the use of constituent engagement platforms such as Salesforce, email service providers, web platforms, volunteer management systems, and distributed organizing tools as well as critical internal operational systems and platforms such as Netsuite, Zenefits, Microsoft Office, and Sharepoint.  The Director will work in a hands-on capacity to define, create, and implement a new organizational model for support and training to meet staff needs while creating an efficient and sustainable function for the long term.  The position reports to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Develop and implement an integrated organizational strategy for training and support that effectively and efficiently leverages resources to enable staff success. Perform detailed needs assessments in coordination with stakeholders across National and Affiliate offices to identify issues, opportunities, and priorities for staff support and training on critical functions such as fundraising, communications, political advocacy, and legal and internal operations. Work collaboratively with departmental leaders to develop a new organizational model for staff support on technical and business resources, including but not limited to internal IT support, nationwide CRM fundraising system, intranet and internal communications systems, and business operations and internal policies. Implement integrated training and support model with clearly defined priorities, benchmarks, and deliverables. Develop and implement strategy for continuous feedback and evaluation of support and training services. Develop and implement a communications plan to ensure staff and stakeholders are knowledgeable about resources available and ongoing projects. Responsible for management of training and support teams including strategic programmatic leadership and staff support and development. Ensure a positive customer service experience for ACLU staff seeking support and training. Ensure support and training teams meet departmental and organizational goals as well as enable the growth and development of staff. 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, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. Training Provide strategic leadership for ACLU’s training program to ensure sustainability and the effective delivery of training curricula. Develop methodology, approach and best practices for learning & development. Manage expansion and full implementation of learning management system. Monitor and analyze effectiveness and efficiency of learning programs within the organization and enact plans to ensure quality delivery and content. Support Implement and manage organizational Tier 1 support function that provides a single point of visibility, accountability and consistency to staff across the organization. Evaluate ticketing system and develop plan for consistent implementation and use of support technology. Define and implement consistent support processes, procedures, and service level agreements. Create and implement systems for quantifying and evaluating support needs and service delivery.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience. Experience leading  mature support and training teams, or other significant management experience of a similar function . Leadership experience in a customer service or complex organizational support function. Ability to implement solutions quickly and strategically with goal oriented plans. Demonstrated success in hands on implementation of new strategies and programs in complex environments. Experience leading innovation and strategic thinking. Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills. Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and managers in training development, delivery and modification. Experience using data-driven analysis to evaluate and improve service operations. Demonstrable track record of success in driving organizational change and results, building and managing teams of people, facilitating strategic decision making, developing and managing complex projects, managing vendor relationships, and managing complex budgets. Willingness to travel, as needed. Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume to   hrjobsadmu@aclu.org .  Reference   [ADMU- 52]  in subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU email address.  This email address is specific to the department.  In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.  You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Special Assistant - Chief of Staff’s Office [EXEC-18] - Executive Department, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York MARCH 13, 2019   Special Assistant - Chief of Staff’s Office [EXEC-18] American Civil Liberties Union Executive Department, NY   ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW For nearly 100 years, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, preserving the right to vote, the right to have an abortion, the rights protected by the First Amendment and due process of law, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. The ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, economic status, national origin, immigration status, incarceration or record of arrest or conviction. The ACLU was founded by Roger Baldwin, Crystal Eastman, Albert DeSilver and others in 1920. We are nonprofit and nonpartisan and have grown from a roomful of civil liberties activists to an organization of more than 1.6 million members and supporters. We handle nearly 6,000 court cases annually from our offices in almost every state. The ACLU is supported by annual contributions from its members, plus grants from private foundations and individuals. It does not receive any government funding. It is entirely non-partisan, criticizing and working with Democrats and Republicans alike and establishing coalitions with groups as diverse as Planned Parenthood, the NAACP and the NRA. More information can be found on the website:  www.aclu.org .   POSITION OVERVIEW The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff who possesses a drive for efficiency, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and good judgement.  The Special Assistant will thrive in a dynamic, high-intensity environment and excel at time management, organization and planning skills.  This position, which provides support to the Chief of Staff, will be responsible for assisting and project managing the Chief of Staff’s internal and external projects, maintaining her schedule, conducting and presenting research, and logistical and administrative support.  The Special Assistant will also work as a liaison between the Chief of Staff and members of the Senior Leadership Team, department staff, affiliate staff, vendors, and outside stakeholders.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Specific responsibilities include: Project managing organization wide efforts. Maintain an organized system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects related to the Chief of Staff’s portfolio to ensure smooth operations. Maintaining up to date status reports on the Chief of Staff’s projects and products. Securing data sets for use and building Excel and PowerPoint reports for the Chief of Staff and other senior team presentations. Draft memos, presentations and other various work documents in a timely and accurate manner. Monitoring high priority projects and keeping the Chief of Staff appraised of significant work; monitoring breaking media and digital communications. Leading efforts to consolidate information for use in reports, internal communications, etc. Drafting products and disseminating notes that capture organization-wide learnings. Assisting with the strategic planning and budget processes in the form of data analysis and memos. Schedule, plan, and help facilitate for on-site as well as off-site meetings, conferences, internal and external facing events, and presentations, which may include coordinating arrangements for participants, handling logistics, preparing and disseminating materials, managing budgets and project plans. Assisting the Chief of Staff in her daily activities in the form of meeting confirmation and preparation, logistical planning, organization, and administrative support. Schedule a high volume of appointments/meetings and manage complex calendars for the Chief of Staff and others throughout the organization. Make arrangements for and track travel, compile and process invoices and expense reports  with accuracy and timeliness. Facilitating requests and sending them through for completion. Being the “get stuff done” right hand person to the Chief of Staff. Acting as an ambassador among peers. Developing relationships across the nationwide organization. Acting as a resource to the entire Executive team and Senior Staff and tracking other high priority project plans for other teams that are high priorities for the organization and Executive team. Provide communications support and assistance to ensure timely responses to inquiries including: Act as liaison for Chief of Staff with internal & external partners, answering questions, and routing requests appropriately. Work enthusiastically and take initiative to support the varying needs of the Chief of Staff and senior ACLU staff. Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Excellent project management skills executed in fast paced and intense work environments. Strong analytical and data analysis skills, comfort with numerical reasoning. Highly organized with attention to detail. Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, experience leading trainings or facilitating executive meetings a plus. Ability to gain credibility and respect both with internal and external audiences. Excellent track record of working with diverse teams. Willing to conquer the “small tasks” with an understanding of their vital importance in the success of the organization. Thinks strategically, critically, and creatively. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Ability to take initiative and willingness to work individually as well as part of a team. Some travel is required. Dedication to the ACLU’s mission.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please submit a letter of interest (with salary requirements), and resume to   HRJobsEXEC@aclu.org . - Reference   [EXEC-18]  in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Strategic Partnerships Associate [DEVF-75] - Development, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York MARCH 12, 2019   STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ASSOCIATE [DEVF-75] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Development Department, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT 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 from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.   OVERVIEW The ACLU’s national office raises more than $200 million annually in private support from foundations, major donors, companies, and more than 1.85 million members.  Last year, the ACLU created the Strategic Partnerships portfolio to focus on corporate partnerships, cause marketing, and employee giving, with a goal of raising at least $4 million annually. The Strategic Partnerships Associate will support the prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and administrative processes of the corporate donor portfolio. In collaboration with Directors from the Strategic Partnerships team, the Associate will support producing content for funding concept notes, pitches, proposals, and donor reports.  The role will also be responsible for acting as a liaison and coordinating meetings with Development Department colleagues and colleagues across departments, including Communications, Marketing, Legal, Advocacy, Finance, General Counsel, and Affiliate Support.  The Associate will optimize the use of databases necessary for donor management and internal protocol. This role offers a dynamic growth opportunity for someone eager to advance to front-line fundraising and the development of multi-faceted corporate partnerships.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Draft communications that support the Directors’ interactions with donors or prospects, including general and targeted communications, marketing collateral, presentations and reports, from drafts through to final line-editing and formatting of finalized material. Manage internal and cross-departmental team meetings including scheduling, organizing the agenda, and sharing take-aways. Conduct prospecting research on the eligibility and brand alignment of corporate partners. Prepare and contribute materials, agendas and briefings for external prospect and donor meetings and for internal strategy meetings. Collaborate with the Assistant Director and development operations, to assist with the management of  database protocol and hygiene for corporate relationships, including but not limited to multi-departmental contacts, moves reporting, pledge tracking, gift processing, donor recognition, and donor communications. Manage information flow between prospects/donors, ACLU program staff and Communications/Marketing colleagues. Act as liaison to general counsel’s office to manage and track the internal drafting and approval processes for charitable sales promotions and other corporate partner contracts and agreements. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Development colleagues and ACLU program, Communications and Affiliate staff nationally. Act as team lead on coordinating cross-departmental donor facing events. 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, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. Undertake special assignments, as needed.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum 2 years account/project management experience gained in a development, fundraising, corporate relations, or marketing environment. Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills. Highly developed cross-departmental project management skills with the ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize between conflicting demands. Sophisticated understanding of the role of written and phone communications in building and maintaining complex individual and institutional relationships. Ability to identify and create processes necessary to support effective partnerships. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and facilitate joint problem solving. Highly self-motivated and willing to proactively develop and implement work plans, often within tight timeframes. Computer fluency on platforms including Microsoft Office, Google docs, and CRM databases, Salesforce a strong plus. Savvy in social media and marketing a plus. Experience with client/donor management preferred, and knowledge of cause marketing campaigns a plus. Committed to the ACLU’s mission and programs. Limited travel required.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), resume, a relevant writing sample, and a list of three (3) references to:    hrjobsDEVF@aclu.org .  Reference   [DEVF-75]  in the subject line.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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.  The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Manager of Affiliate Donor Data [DEVF-107] - Development Operations Unit, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York JANUARY 23, 2019   Manager of Affiliate Donor Data [DEVF-107] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Development Operations Unit, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT community, advancing racial justice, 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 and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than 1.5 million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction.   The Development Department of the National Office in New York City is seeking a full-time Manager of Affiliate Donor Data for the Development Operations Unit.   OVERVIEW Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Development Operations, The Manager of Affiliate Donor Data is a newly created position designed to work across ACLU National and our network of over fifty state Affiliates to ensure that systems and processes are aligned and standardized in the most effective way to meet the organization’s nationwide fundraising goals.  The Manager plays a critical role in ACLU’s nationwide ability to operate in an extremely complex, diverse and fast-paced fundraising program.  The position will work closely with fundraisers, technical members of the Data & Analytics and Product & Technology teams as well as colleagues in Affiliate Support & Nationwide Initiatives, Business Operations & Support Services and Finance departments.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with and build trust with Development stakeholders both at national and affiliate offices to define and document best business practices and requirements as they relate to the fundraising systems. Translate business requirements and needs to technical teams in Data & Analytics and Product & Technology. Develop and maintain processes for checks and balances to create mutual accountability across national and affiliate offices to ensure data sharing, data integrity and data entry standardization. Communicate and document business process updates for Development users nationwide. Working with internal training team, train and provide assistance to users on data entry practices. Problem solve by developing a deep understanding of the organization’s fundraising program,  and revenue sharing model as well as the technology that supports these efforts and user needs. Create queries and reports and assist with data uploads. Work with Manager of National Donor Data, to assist in the review of reports and data requests to ensure consistent data definitions and optimize the use of existing resources. Project manages annual revenue sharing process between National and Affiliates with Finance department. Coordinate with affiliate digital team on web and email campaign coding to ensure proper revenue sharing.  Provide pro-active and on demand data support for the Development department. 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.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years of experience with donor data management preferred. Experience with Salesforce.com, RoundCorner/NGO Connect and related platforms a plus. Proficiency with SQL required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a track record of attention to detail. Project management skills a must. A willingness and ability to determine manage and quickly adjust priorities as needed. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced demanding environment. Capacity to take initiative and work independently as well collaboratively as part of a team. Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), a resume and a list of three (3) references to:  hrjobsDEVF@aclu.org .  Reference  [DEVF-107/ACLU]  in the subject line.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages 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.    The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

State Campaign Strategist [CSJ-15] - Campaign for Smart Justice, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York FEBRUARY 28, 2019   State Campaign Strategist [CSJ-15] American Civil Liberties Union Campaign for Smart Justice, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT 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 from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction. The ACLU seeks applicants for a full-time State Campaign Strategist focused on developing and executing campaign strategies for ACLU state affiliates engaging in Smart Justice Campaign work. The position is based in New York, NY.   OVERVIEW With 2.3 million people behind bars in this country, the United States has earned the disgraceful distinction of being the world’s largest jailer.  The nation’s machine of mass incarceration severely limits the ability of people, disproportionately people of color, from participating in the social, political and economic life of this country. The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice is a nationwide campaign committed to realizing a new criminal justice system – one that is substantially smaller than its current size while also keeping communities safe, advancing racial justice, treating people fairly, and using fiscal resources wisely. The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice works with partners to build a movement for social change and win state-based reforms needed to cut the size of our nation’s incarcerated population by 50 percent and combat racial disparities within the criminal justice system. The issue of mass incarceration is ripe for bipartisan involvement, and the ACLU works collaboratively with stakeholders across the political spectrum to achieve our goal of ending mass incarceration. To achieve our decarceration and racial justice goals, the Campaign for Smart Justice works state by state to win reforms aimed at ending mass incarceration, including reforms to sentencing, pretrial/bail, parole and probation, drug policy, reentry, and prosecutorial policies and practices.  The Campaign for Smart Justice is committed to centering the leadership and voices of formerly incarcerated people and other impacted communities throughout our work, including but not limited to our work building or joining partnerships and coalitions. Smart Justice is currently engaged in campaigns in more than 30 states seeking reforms in state legislatures and local councils, through elections, administratively, and through litigation. The State Campaign Strategist is responsible for developing and implementing campaign strategies and tactics related to pretrial justice and criminal justice issues. The role will coordinate the implementation of multi-disciplinary strategies to achieve criminal justice reform across states. There is also responsibility for helping ACLU affiliate teams and their partners conceive, develop, build and execute campaigns that include coalition, field organizing, communications, legislative, litigation, and electoral strategies. The State Campaign Strategist will serve as a liaison between the state campaigns and national Campaign leadership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in campaign development and execution and a passion for the fight to end mass incarceration. The State Campaign Strategist will work closely with the Campaign leadership team, others within the National ACLU office, as well as with campaign directors, political directors, organizers, and others at ACLU affiliate offices, and with allies and partners throughout the country. The role is based in the Campaign for Smart Justice’s New York City headquarters and is supervised by the State Campaigns Manager and the Southern Regional Director.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate campaign strategies for ACLU affiliates engaging in criminal justice campaigns, including but not limited to legislative and electoral campaigns, prosecutor accountability, and jail closure campaigns. Assist Campaign leadership in designing programs for Smart Justice Campaign community organizers. Develop leadership programs for directly impacted Smart Justice Campaign members. Work with ACLU affiliates to build partnerships with grassroots organizations, including community groups directly impacted by mass incarceration. Coordinate Campaign’s legislative and other advocacy efforts in key states to advance Campaign policy goals, including pretrial justice and bail reform, sentencing reform, and parole reform. Support ACLU affiliates in building campaign goals, strategies, tactics, and budgets to reach achieve Campaign goals. Develop and facilitate opportunities for ongoing communication, engagement, training, and coordination among ACLU affiliate campaign staff. Participate in on-the-ground meetings, planning, and campaign events in priority states, where needed. Represent the ACLU in national coalitions and develop relationships with allies and other organizations and stakeholders working on bold criminal justice campaigns. Work with others in the ACLU to make affiliate campaign grants and provide feedback to affiliates on grant commitments. 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, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of five years of experience working on criminal justice reform issues at the state and local level. Personal experience being incarcerated or in other ways involved with the criminal justice system preferred. Significant knowledge of criminal justice issues. Experience designing campaign strategy and tactics, and engaging in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigns. Experience working on grassroots organizing. Experience with campaign budgeting, evaluation, supervision, and metrics-driven planning and assessment. Experience with building, leading, and working within coalitions. Familiarity with the coalition players involved in issue campaign work around civil rights and civil liberties issue is preferred. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks, work efficiently and quickly, and meet deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure. Willingness to travel. Commitment to mission of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter, a resume and a relevant writing sample of no more than 3 pages to   hrjobscsj@aclu.org .  Reference   [CSJ-15]  in the subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU email address.  This email address is specific to the department.  In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Director of Enterprise Risk Solutions and Strategy [ADMF- 58] - Business Operations and Support Services (BOSS), NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York FEBRUARY 26, 2019   Director of Enterprise Risk Solutions & Strategy [ADMF-58] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Business Operations and Support Services Administration and Finance, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT community, advancing racial justice, 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 and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than 1.5 million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction. The Business Operations and Support Services team in the Administration and Finance Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York City is seeking applicants for a full-time Director of Enterprise Risk Solutions and Strategy .   OVERVIEW Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Enterprise Risk Solutions and Strategy will be responsible for creating and managing programs that mitigate organizational risk while supporting effective operations and program implementation.  The ACLU staff, membership, and programmatic reach has increased significantly over the past two years.  With that increased growth has brought a need to evaluate organizational risk at the National office and 53 Affiliates.  This new position will be responsible for evaluating risk and developing programs and frameworks for risk management, security, and operational compliance.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the leadership, development, governance, and management of programs necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor the ACLU’s operational and strategic risk. Work across departments to understand their operations and current risk environment. Work collaboratively with teams to help identify critical business exposures and key risks by gathering information and conducting risk assessments. Implement risk mitigation programs within the National Office and across affiliates in partnership with the Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives (ASNI) department. Develop tools, practices, and policies to analyze, mitigate, and report enterprise risks. Create frameworks and processes for organizational decision making around risk and compliance. Execute day-to-day activities required for the development and tracking of governance, risk, and compliance program, including the communication and management of policies, controls and practices. Ensure the organization's risk management policies and strategies comply with applicable regulations, internal policies, and support strategic imperatives of the organization. Manage the ACLU’s insurance programs to identify exposures and evaluate and recommend solutions. Develop and oversee the ACLU’s integrated security program to ensure the safety of staff, facilities, and information, including direct management of physical security programming, crisis management, incident response, and business continuity. Oversee the development of risk management and security training and serve as subject matter expert for content development. Develop tools and templates for business owners at National and Affiliate offices for risk assessments and solutions Work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts. Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion internally and externally with 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.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience in operational risk management or related operational compliance program management Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment. Experience directly developing and implementing risk mitigation programs including but not limited to crisis management, business resiliency, and physical security. Understanding of risk frameworks. Understanding of compliance standards and frameworks such as ISO (27001, 27017), and PCI-DS. Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate processes in an engaging and relatable way to all levels of staff and business areas. Ability to develop light, agile, and effective process structures for long-term sustainability. Ability to interface professionally with all levels of staff at the national office and affiliates; confidentiality is essential. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects; superior attention to detail with strong follow through. Initiative, self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Flexibility and a willingness to take on new tasks as the responsibilities of the position evolve. Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume to  hrjobsadmu@aclu.org .  Reference   [ADMF- 58]  in subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU email address.  This email address is specific to the department.  In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.  You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. 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 is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Associate Director, Major Gifts [DEVF- 113] - Development Department, NY   Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York FEBRUARY 25, 2019   Associate Director, Major Gifts [DEVF-113] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Development Department, NY   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT 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 from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, record of arrest or conviction. The Development Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York City is seeking applicants for a full-time Associate Director, Major Gifts .   OVERVIEW 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 empowering them to take personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support. Following the 2016 presidential election, the ACLU acquired more than 1.3 million new donors nationwide, more than doubling our fundraising capacity.  The ACLU’s National Development Department now raises more than $220 million each year.  A priority in the years ahead is to build a better major gifts program, focusing on donors and prospects giving or capable of giving five- and six-figure gifts.  Our expanding major gifts program will include several national donor portfolios, dozens of affiliate donor portfolios, and a nationwide foundational experience for donors and prospects. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Major Gifts, the Associate Director of Major Gifts will play a key role in our growth, helping to unlock the potential of a portfolio of 125 five- and six-figure donors and prospects.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Secure, plan, and lead face-to-face donor visits to solicit and close five- and six-figure gifts from donors, prospects, and family foundations through a strategic nationwide program of face-to-face discovery, cultivation, and solicitation visits. Strategically manage a portfolio of approximately 125 donors, prospects, and family foundations. Assist affiliates with donors and prospects in affiliate-led portfolios during affiliate staff transitions, taking the lead on these donors and prospects when necessary. Provide donors and prospects with personally tailored updates and solicitations. Respond to inquiries from donors and prospects outside of the portfolio to assess their capacity and inclination, as assigned by the Deputy Director of Major Gifts. Effectively partner with national and affiliate staff to advance donor and prospect relationships, portfolio development, and prospect identification. Take advantage of the numerous proposals and reports already created by our proposal writers, customizing materials for donors and prospects. Provide executive-level support to senior staff, including insightful and concise briefing materials in advance of meeting with donors and prospects. Organize and participate in small donor gatherings and strategic donor events. Ensure that all information related to portfolio donors is properly recorded in the shared nationwide database. Maintain working knowledge of nationwide programmatic priorities and issues. Work collegially and effectively with numerous constituencies, including affiliate and national staff members, affiliate and national board members, and high net worth donors and prospects. Partner with the Major Gifts Resources team to advance that program’s goals. Work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts. Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion internally and externally with 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. Assist with other duties as assigned.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in major gifts fundraising, ideally at an organization with comparable complexity and scale of the ACLU. Successful track record cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting gifts of $10,000+ preferred. Ability to represent the organization to donors while maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy. Ability to partner with all levels of staff across the national office and affiliates. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects; superior attention to detail with strong follow through. Initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Computer proficiency, including experience with donor databases. Willingness and desire to travel frequently to solicit donors and prospects. Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.   COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.   HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume to   hrjobsdevf@aclu.org .  Reference   [DEVF-113]  in subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU email address.  This email address is specific to the department.  In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.  You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.  We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”  

Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Legal Internship - Immigrants’ Rights Project, NY & CA   Office:  National Internships › Legal Internships Location:  New York FEBRUARY 7, 2019   FALL 2019 / SPRING 2020 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Immigrants’ Rights Project, New York and California Offices   For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities 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 LGBT community, advancing racial justice, 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 and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.  With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction. The Immigrants’ Rights Project of the ACLU’s National Office in New York and California seek applicants for its Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Legal Internship.   A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit.  Arrangements can be made with the student’s school for a work/study stipend or course credit.   OVERVIEW 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 federal district 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. The Project has focused on challenging laws that deny immigrants access to the judicial system, impose indefinite and mandatory detention, and constitute discrimination on the basis of “alienage” by governmental and private entities.  In addition, the Project has been challenging constitutional abuses that arise from immigration enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, including litigation against the Muslim ban, worksite and home raids, local anti-immigrant employment and housing laws, and improper enforcement of federal immigration laws by local sheriffs.  IRP’s efforts in the enforcement arena seek to ensure the constitutional protections of the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments, combat racial profiling arising from actual or pretextual immigration enforcement that subjects immigrant communities to racism and hostility, and challenge government policies and practices that undermine or deny immigrants’ ability to effectuate their existing legal rights. The Education component of the Project provides information about immigrants’ rights to immigrant communities nationwide.  The Project 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. Working closely with IRP staff, legal interns will work in all aspects of litigation including legal research, factual investigation, drafting of memoranda, affidavits, and briefs.  Interns may also support IRP staff in providing support and advice to ACLU affiliates, private attorneys, and others who seek help; screening potential cases; and researching or drafting materials for public education. Interns will attend regular staff meetings.   INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW Interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of litigation projects.  The internships require a semester-long commitment, and a minimum of 15 hours per week.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Immigrants’ Rights Project team on the following: Conducting legal and policy research Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims Supporting research and drafting materials for public education   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS This internship is open to law students who will have completed their first year of school before the internship commences. Interns should possess the following: Excellent research, writing and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and conducting internet research The initiative to see projects through to completion A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, immigrants’ rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice Commitment to the mission of the ACLU   HOW TO APPLY Please send a 1-2 page cover letter describing your interest in immigrants’ rights and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during law school; a current resume; a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages in length); a transcript, and a list of three references to  hrjobsIRP@aclu.org .  Reference  [ IRP Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 Legal Internship/ACLU-W ]   in the subject line.  Please specify your desired office location in the cover letter.  If you are interested in both offices, please apply separately to each and indicate that you have done so in your cover letter. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.  This email address is specific to Immigrants’ Rights Project postings.  In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.   This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship.  It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  The ACLU encourages 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. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:  hrjobsincl@aclu.org .  Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how 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.”