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Senior Systems Administrator [INTE-46] Information Technology Department, NY Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   JULY 9, 2018   Senior Systems Administrator [INTE-46] American Civil Liberties Union Information Technology 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, age, disability or national origin.   OVERVIEW The Senior Systems Administrator will be part of a team of a talented IT support staff that demonstrate superb technical competency, deliver mission critical infrastructure support while ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance and security for all ACLU National offices.  The candidate must be a forward thinking individual with a high degree of customer service focus and excellent communication skills while serving as a liaison between infrastructure and general operations of all ACLU National offices to ensure ACLU staff can work effectively to meet organizational goals.  Additional responsibilities will include serving as escalation point of contact for a variety of business unit specific IT services and applications and managing the procurement and asset management of IT equipment.  The Senior Systems Administrator will report to the Associate Director, Information and Technology Services in the Information Technology Department.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and collaborate with managed service providers, business units, and internal IT administration to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of ACLU servers and infrastructure to meet business demands. Develop new system and application implementation plans and testing procedures as needed for ACLU business units to ensure operational reliability and expected performance. Serve a primary ACLU technical liaison for managed services vendor to maintain and manage IT infrastructure and ensure performance and availability. Responsible for the implementation of the ACLU’s IT security program to ensure that systems are secure and process and procedures are adopted.  Maintains and enhances security processes and protocols to ensure they evolve in line with industry best practices and new technologies. Act as project lead in the design and review of new server systems, applications, and hardware; conduct capacity planning as needed. Manage enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure to ensure secure and uninterrupted access to ACLU systems. Responsible for the planning, monitoring, and recording software license and/or hardware assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts. Assists in forming procurement strategies to optimize technology spend across the organization, and develop and implement procedures for tracking company assets throughout their intended lifecycles. Serves as subject matter expert and Tier 2 escalation point for infrastructure issues. Make recommendations to improve efficiencies through development and adoption of best practices and standardized procedures. Provide Tier 2 support and administration of ACLU business applications such as Document Management System, Secure FTP, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Microsoft Azure, and SharePoint. Utilize project management skills to manage full life cycle of small to medium sized projects. Participate in the planning of the IT strategy and budgeting processes. Manage special projects as assigned. On-call coverage will be required on a rotational basis. Some travel will be required.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of network topology and terminology including SMTP, SNMP, DNS and SSL Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field; and three years of related experience; or a minimum of 5 years’ related work experience. Must possess complete technical comprehension of server and desktop operating systems, network architectures and protocols Demonstrated ability to work independently and set up administrative systems. Ability to compile, assimilate, understand, and communicate information to various groups. Advanced knowledge in administrating Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Office 365, DMS, and Mobile Device Management. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Mobile applications.  Not for profit technology and software knowledge a plus. Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment. Familiarity with project management processes. Exceptionally self-motivated and directed with ability to set and manage priorities judiciously. Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.   REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS Windows 7, 8.1 & 10, Server 2012, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Mac OS, Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, 2016, SaaS, IaaS, desktop configuration, hardware diagnosis.   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   hrjobsINTE@aclu.org   -  reference [INTE-46/ACLU] in the subject line.  Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email 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. 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.”

Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, pay television, telephony services, proprietary content and advertising services to approximately 4.9 million Residential and Business customers across 21 states through its Optimum and Suddenlink brands. From high-speed broadband and ultra-HD video, to digital advertising solutions, local news and voice offerings, we are making connections possible around the country -- to businesses, to consumers, to communities, to schools, to hospitals, and everyone in between. The Retention Sales Representatives main responsibilities will include, but are not be limited to, answering inbound disconnect or downgrade calls and attempt to save on every call, uncovering and tracking reasons for disconnects, utilizing the KDB to be aware of all save disconnect campaigns or promotions, accessing and updating customer accounts in IDA, adhering to the schedule, policies and procedures of the department, participating in special projects and performing other duties as assigned. The Retention Sales Representative will work (4) weekdays from 11am-8pm and every Please bring a copy of your resume for onsite interview! Minimum GED or High School degree required Superior Customer Service and Communication Skills Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus Proven ability to work under pressure. Ability to make sales goals Prior Call Center and Sales experience strongly preferred We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Legal Administrative Assistant [SPT-03] - Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, New York, NY Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   July 3, 2018   Legal Administrative Assistant [SPT-03] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, New York, 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 Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project (SPT)  of the ACLU’S National Office in New York City seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant. The Legal Administrative Assistant will be a core member of the SPT team, will attend regular staff meetings, and will have the opportunity to learn about legal issues relating to speech, privacy, and technology. The Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law. The Center for Democracy includes—in addition to the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project—the Human Rights Program, Immigrants’ Rights Project, National Security Project, and Voting Rights Project, and also works closely with staff from the ACLU’s Communications Department, Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department, and Washington Legislative Office. The Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project is dedicated to protecting and expanding the First Amendment freedoms of expression, association, and inquiry; expanding the right to privacy and increasing the control that individuals have over their personal information; and ensuring that civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by new advances in science and technology. The Project is currently litigating cases and conducting other advocacy efforts on a variety of issues, including political protest, freedom of expression online, privacy of electronic information, journalists’ rights, scientific freedom, and openness in the courts.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain and organize professional and user-friendly office filing system. Schedule meetings and conference calls, and prepare relevant materials. Provide administrative support for manager review of applications for intern positions. Answer telephones, screen calls, and take messages. Fax, copy, mail and complete other general administrative duties as assigned. Collect, analyze, and organize legal, factual, social science and other non-legal research for use in litigation documents and policy presentations; conduct searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations. Handle travel arrangements. Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers. Assist in preparation and filing of legal documents. Handle special projects and other duties as assigned. 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.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or 2 years related administrative experience is preferred. Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and have experience with Internet research. Excellent research and writing skills. Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team.   A commitment to assisting the ACLU in its mission to defend civil rights and civil liberties. A demonstrated interest in human rights and civil liberties issues relating to free speech, privacy and technology.   COMPENSATION Salary for this position is $52,703.  Generous benefits package provided.   HOW TO APPLY Please submit a letter of interest, a current resume, the names and telephone numbers of two references, and a writing sample (1-2 pages) to   hrjobsSPT@aclu.org .  Reference [SPT-03/ACLU-W] in the subject line . Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to SPT postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. 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 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status.    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 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship, Women’s Rights Project, NY Office:  Legal Fellowships Location:  New York   June 15, 2018   Fall 2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity  Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Women’s Rights 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 protecting the rights of immigrants, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for women and 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 ACLU invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Women’s Rights Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2019.   OVERVIEW The Women’s Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes.  The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the rights of people living with HIV, freedom of religion and belief, and the rights of people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women's Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women’s full equality in American society. WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women and works to break down gender stereotypes that limit opportunities for individuals. Through litigation, advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and public education, WRP pushes for change and systemic reform in those institutions that perpetuate discrimination based on gender.  WRP has been an active participant in virtually all of the major gender discrimination litigation in the Supreme Court, in advocacy efforts for women’s rights at the state and federal level, and in significant communications efforts on behalf of women and girls. We are particularly interested in a project addressing either (1) the failure of school districts to prevent and remedy sexual harassment and violence in K-12 education or (2) the failure of employers to prevent and remedy sexual harassment and assault in low-wage occupational sectors, such as hospitality, janitorial, and retail. However, we will also consider proposals for projects addressing other gender justice issues. Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue while satisfying the funding organization’s requirements. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.  . ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Participate in discovery, brief writing, and trial practice. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys. Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns. Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed. 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, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2019. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, women’s rights, and gender justice. Commitment to the 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, to supplement the external funding.   HOW TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit by email to HRJobsWRP@aclu.org , referencing “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Women’s Rights Project” in the subject line: a letter of interest (your letter may, but is not required to, include a description of a project proposal) current resume legal writing sample unofficial law school transcript names and telephone numbers of three references   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 6, 2018. 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, genetic information, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. 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 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 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project, NY Office:  Legal Fellowships Location:  New York   June 15, 2018   Fall 2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity  Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Voting Rights 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 protecting the rights of immigrants, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for women and 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 ACLU invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Voting Rights Project (VRP) of the National office in New York, NY seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2019.   OVERVIEW The ACLU Voting Rights Project was established in 1965 – the same year that the historic Voting Rights Act (VRA) was enacted – and has litigated more than 300 cases since that time.  Its mission is to ensure that all Americans can participate freely and equally in the political process. The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach – a combination of legislative advocacy and litigation – and has active cases in over a dozen states.  Between the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections, the ACLU won or settled 15 cases in 12 states protecting the voting rights of more than 5 million people.  In addition to our work on voter suppression, the Project works on redistricting issues and challenges electoral arrangements that dilute the political strength of minority communities.  The Voting Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law. The Center for Democracy includes, in addition to the National Security Project, the Human Rights Program, the Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology, the Immigrants’ Rights Project, and the Voting Rights Project. Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue while satisfying the funding organization’s requirements. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education. The Voting Rights Project is interested in fellowship project proposals that fall into any of the following categories: fighting voter suppression; ensuring equal representation for communities of color; modernizing registration and voting systems; reforming felon disenfranchisement laws; and eliminating partisan gerrymandering.  Proposed projects that involve work around the protecting voters in the 2020 presidential elections are encouraged.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Participate in discovery, brief writing, and trial practice. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys. Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns. Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed. 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, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2019. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice. Commitment to the 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, to supplement the external funding.   HOW TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit by email to HRJobsVRP@aclu.org , referencing “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – VRP” in the subject line: a letter of interest (your letter may, but is not required to, include a description of a project proposal) current resume legal writing sample unofficial law school transcript names and telephone numbers of three references   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 6, 2018 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. 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 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 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship, Racial Justice Program, NY Office:  Legal Fellowships Location:  New York   June 15, 2018   Fall 2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity  Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Racial Justice Program, 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 protecting the rights of immigrants, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for women and 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 ACLU invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Racial Justice Program of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2019.   OVERVIEW The ACLU's Racial Justice Program challenges racial discrimination and other practices and policies that have a direct or disparate impact on communities of color with a particular emphasis on education and criminal justice and economic justice issues. RJP seeks to ensure that all children have access to equal, high quality educational opportunities, regardless of race or ethnicity. Likewise, RJP is dedicated to exposing and eliminating discriminatory practices and policies which have a disproportionate impact on communities of color throughout the criminal justice system, particularly those that criminalize poverty by subjecting indigent people to jailing because of an inability to pay court fines and fees. RJP has worked to assure that persons of color have access to economic opportunities in the areas of government programs and access to fair credit home and home ownership. Recognizing the potential of new forms of discrimination resulting from the rapid advance of digital technology, RJP has increasingly turned its attention to taking steps to monitoring and taking action to counter the discriminatory effects of digital platforms. RJP also seeks to expand its work on providing protection against discrimination for Native American individuals and tribes. And we want to explore cutting edge ideas for new litigation strategies to advance racial justice. In furtherance of these goals, R.JP, often working with the ACLU's 53 affiliates nationwide, has filed lawsuits challenging disparate educational opportunities, pre- and post- 9/11 racial profiling, policies and practices which push children out of the education system into the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems, unfair lending practices and a range of police and criminal justice system practices which have a particularly adverse impact on communities of color. R.JP has also engaged in other innovative advocacy and public education efforts including the development of resource materials and web sites addressing a number of racial justice issues. RJP is part of the ACLU Trone Center for Justice and Equality, which also includes the ACLU's work on criminal justice reform, eliminating the death penalty and upholding the rights of those who are incarcerated in American prisons and jails. Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue while satisfying the funding organization’s requirements. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Participate in discovery, brief writing, and trial practice. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys. Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns. Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed. 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, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2019. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties; interest in expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care. Commitment to the 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, to supplement the external funding.   HOW TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit by email to HRJobsRJP@aclu.org , referencing “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Racial Justice Program” in the subject line: a letter of interest (your letter may, but is not required to, include a description of a project proposal) current resume legal writing sample unofficial law school transcript names and telephone numbers of three references   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 6, 2018 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. 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 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 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship, Reproductive Freedom Project, NY Office:  Legal Fellowships Location:  New York   June 15, 2018   Fall 2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity  Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates 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 protecting the rights of immigrants, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for women and 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 ACLU invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Reproductive Freedom Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as an Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2019.   OVERVIEW 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 numerous states; Numerous cases seeking to expand the availability and accessibility of abortion care; and   Challenges to attempts by the Trump Administration to roll back access to contraception and to dismantle the federal family planning program that provides access to contraception to millions of low-income people each year.    The Reproductive Freedom Project 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. Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue while satisfying the funding organization’s requirements. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Participate in discovery, brief writing, and trial practice. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys. Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns. Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed. 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, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2019. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties; interest in expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care. Commitment to the 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, to supplement the external funding.   HOW TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit by email to hrjobsRFP@aclu.org , referencing “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Reproductive Freedom Project” in the subject line: a letter of interest (your letter may, but is not required to, include a description of a project proposal) current resume legal writing sample unofficial law school transcript names and telephone numbers of three references   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 6, 2018 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. 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 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 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & HIV Project, NY Office:  Legal Fellowships Location:  New York   June 15, 2018   Fall 2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity  Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & HIV 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 protecting the rights of immigrants, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for women and 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 ACLU invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & HIV Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2019.   OVERVIEW The LGBT & HIV Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on LGBT rights, the rights of people living with HIV, women’s rights, the rights of people living with disabilities, reproductive freedom, and freedom of religion and belief. The ACLU brought its first LGBT rights case in 1936 and has been a leading advocate on LGBT rights ever since.  Founded in 1986, the LGBT & HIV Projectseeks to create a just society for all LGBT people and people living with HIV regardless of race or income.  Through litigation, lobbying, public education, and organizing, we work to build a country where our communities can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association. We litigate in state and federal courts throughout the country, lobby in state legislatures and Congress, advocate for fair administrative policies, organize ballot campaigns, and educate the public.  Our entire advocacy is designed to have a significant effect on the lives of LGBT people and people living with HIV.  Our legal strategies are built around the idea that fighting for civil rights means not just persuading judges but ultimately changing the way people think about our issues.  We frame our litigation and other advocacy around targeted media, online advocacy, and outreach campaigns designed to change public attitudes and to give people on the frontlines the tools they need to fight for their civil rights. Today, the ACLU and its 50+ state affiliates do more litigation, policy advocacy, legislative lobbying, ballot campaigns, and public education work on LGBT issues than any other civil rights organization. Doing this work as part of the broad civil liberties agenda of the ACLU reflects the reality that the LGBT and HIV-affected communities are part of other social change movements and that we must work together if we are to achieve a just society for all.  The ACLU strives to ensure that the racial and economic diversity of the LGBT and HIV-affected communities is reflected in its work and continues to explore ways to make its efforts more sensitive to the needs of people of color and people who are economically disadvantaged. The LGBT & HIV Project is seeking to sponsor a candidate for fellowship funding through Skadden, Equal Justice Works and other programs to develop a proposal increase access to health care, sex-segregated spaces and affirming identification documents for transgender people. Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue while satisfying the funding organization’s requirements. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Participate in discovery, brief writing, and trial practice. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys. Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns. Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed. 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, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2019. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties; interest in expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care. Commitment to the 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, to supplement the external funding.   HOW TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit by email to HRJobsLGBT@aclu.org , referencing “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – LGBT & HIV Project” in the subject line: a letter of interest (your letter may, but is not required to, include a description of a project proposal) current resume legal writing sample unofficial law school transcript names and telephone numbers of three references   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 6, 2018 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. 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 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 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship, Immigrants’ Rights Project, NY or SF Office:   Legal Fellowships Location:   New York   June 15, 2018   Fall 2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity  Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Immigrants’ Rights Project, New York or San Francisco   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 protecting the rights of immigrants, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for women and 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 ACLU invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Immigrants’ Rights Project of the National office seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2019, in either New York City or San Francisco.   OVERVIEW The Immigrants’ Rights Project (IRP) is a national project of the American Civil Liberties Union with offices in New York City and California. Using targeted impact litigation, advocacy and public outreach, the Project carries on the ACLU’s commitment to protecting the rights and 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 most recently been engaged in litigation and advocacy to challenge: the separation of parents and children at the border; the Muslim travel ban; the detention of asylum seekers and use of mandatory and prolonged immigration detention; the lack of due process in the deportation system, including the lack of appointed counsel and federal court review of deportation orders; constitutional violations that arise from state and local immigration laws and enforcement policies, including state anti-immigrant laws and immigration-related civil rights violations by local police and sheriffs; the arbitrary termination of grants Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) without notice or process; and illegal enforcement tactics used by federal immigration and border patrol agents, including abusive immigration detainer practices and unjustified cross-border shootings by U.S. Border Patrol. Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue while satisfying the funding organization’s requirements. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Participate in discovery, brief writing, and trial practice. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys. Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns. Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed. 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, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2019. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, social justice, and/or immigrants’ rights work Commitment to the 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, to supplement the external funding.   HOW TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit by email to HRJobsIRP@aclu.org , referencing “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Immigrants’ Rights Project” in the subject line: a letter of interest (your letter may, but is not required to, include a description of a project proposal) current resume legal writing sample unofficial law school transcript names and telephone numbers of three references   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 6, 2018. 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. 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 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 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship, Criminal Law Reform Project, NY Office:  Legal Fellowships Location:  New York   June 15, 2018   Fall 2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity  Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Graduates American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Criminal Law Reform 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 protecting the rights of immigrants, ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for women and 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 ACLU invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow. The Criminal Law Reform Project of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Soros Justice, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2019.   OVERVIEW The Criminal Law Reform Project seeks an end to excessively harsh crime policies that result in mass incarceration and criminalization and stand in the way of a just, equal, and humane society. To reduce the number of people entering the criminal punishment system, CLRP focuses on preventing over-incarceration and over-criminalization at the “front end” of that system. We fulfill our mission through strategic litigation and advocacy that promotes reform. Key priorities are creating robust statewide indigent defense systems to ensure that people charged with a crime have access to effective assistance of counsel; ending unnecessary and unjust pretrial detention through bail reform and other abusive pretrial practices; reforming unconstitutional and racially biased police practices; challenging prosecutorial abuses of power that result in or enable regressive and unconstitutional practices; reforming our nation’s punitive drug policies, which have failed to achieve public safety and health while eroding constitutional rights and criminalizing unprecedented numbers of people, particularly people of color; and reclaiming equal protection of the laws and guaranteeing substantive and procedural due process protections at each stage of the arrest-to-sentencing process of criminal cases. The Project is part of the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, which also includes the National Prison Project, the Capital Punishment Project, and the Racial Justice Program. The Center seeks to transform the U.S. criminal justice system into one that views incarceration as an option of last - not first - resort; that is effective, fair, and free of racial bias; that rejects death as a legitimate form of punishment; and that is evidence-based rather than fear-based. Our staff will work with candidates to develop their proposals for submission, helping tailor the proposal to address an important civil liberties issue while satisfying the funding organization’s requirements. Proposed projects often combine litigation and advocacy with community outreach and public education.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects. Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses and potential clients. Participate in discovery, brief writing, and trial practice. Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials. Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys. Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns. Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed. 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, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS D. or expected to receive a J.D by the spring of 2019. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties; interest in expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care. Commitment to the 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, to supplement the external funding.   HOW TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship opportunity, please submit by email to HRJobsCLRP@aclu.org , referencing “2019 Legal Fellowship Sponsorship – Criminal Law Reform  Project” in the subject line: a letter of interest (your letter may, but is not required to, include a description of a project proposal) current resume legal writing sample unofficial law school transcript names and telephone numbers of three references   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 6, 2018 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, record of arrest or conviction, and veteran status. 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 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, Mid and Major Gifts [DEVF-77] - ACLU Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   JUNE 29, 2018   Associate Director, Mid and Major Gifts [DEVF-77] 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 National office in New York City is seeking applicants for a full-time Associate Director, Mid and Major Gifts. OVERVIEW Reporting to the Deputy Director, Mid and Major Gifts, the Associate Director, Mid and Major Gifts is an integral member of a sophisticated, aggressive high-end giving program that focuses on individual donors giving between $1,000 - $99,999 to the ACLU.  The Associate Director will focus on developing and implementing direct marketing strategies and high-substance renewals,  appeals and cultivation efforts targeted toward individual mid-level ($1,000-$9,999) and major gifts ($10,000+) donors.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Create and implement high-end direct marketing strategies (including but not limited to direct mail, telemarketing and digital) to meet and exceed solicitation goals for mid-level ($1,000-$9,999) donors. Develop and implement an annual cultivation and stewardship program using high-level direct marketing tools for the ACLU’s mid-level donor pool, including but not limited to thank you campaigns, invitations to virtual and in-person events, special reports and updates. Build and maintain a robust and dynamic digital cultivation and fundraising program for mid-level donors. Lead the creation of appropriate direct marketing materials for a select group of $10k+ donors in a high-substance, low-frequency direct marketing/individual giving program. Implement a marketing program to cultivate major gifts prospects.   Oversee the rebranding and implementation of the mid-level donor recognition group in order to present a clear and compelling rationale for increased giving. Revamp and oversee the ACLU’s acknowledgment and thank you program for mid-level and major donors.  Oversee relationships with all vendors for Mid-level Giving, including but not limited to direct response vendor, telemarketing vendors, and printing/production vendors. Create and monitor regular program metrics to demonstrate program health. Develop and manage project budgets. Conceptualize and implement reports to demonstrate actual performance against budget and cashflow.  Ensure that expenses are in line with budget expectations and/or anticipate and make case for budget modifications. Stay abreast of current direct response trends and ACLU issues and determine appropriate application to program and recommend changes/improvements where necessary. Assist the Director and Deputy Director with overall strategy development for program and launching of new program initiatives. Direct and supervise Manager. Commit to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. 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. Collaborate on other projects as assigned.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 7 years of direct marketing experience, or comparable development experience, in a nonprofit setting. Prior experience in high-touch direct marketing and fundraising preferred.   Outstanding marketing skills as evidenced by a portfolio of successful projects.  Knowledge of and proficiency in the technical and analytical aspects of managing a direct marketing campaign in online and offline environments. Demonstrated leadership ability working with cross-departmental teams. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage, mentor and inspire staff. Budget management skills preferred. Project management experience required, including demonstrated ability to identify and anticipate obstacles, respond accordingly, meet multiple deadlines, foster relationships and communicate effectively and efficiently with colleagues and external contacts, including vendors. Self-starter with strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail. Skilled at common desktop software applications and database systems. Commitment to the 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 and resume to    hrjobsdevf@aclu.org .   Reference [DEVF-77] 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.”  

Manager, Affiliate Major Gift Resources [DEVF-80], Development Department, NY Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   JUNE 28, 2018   Manager, Affiliate Major Gift Resources [DEVF-80] 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 Manager, Affiliate Major Gift Resources.   OVERVIEW Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Affiliate Major Gift Resources, the Manager of Affiliate Major Gift Resources will play a key role in advancing a new program that supports, deepens and evolves the fundraising partnership between the ACLU’s national and affiliate offices, with the goal of greatly expanding the organization’s fundraising capacity at the high-dollar level and building a healthy, dynamic pipeline for major, planned and leadership gifts.   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the resources point person for a group of affiliates across all development programs, including major gifts, planned giving, leadership gifts, mid-level gifts, foundations, strategic partnerships, and the annual fund. Manage and negotiate portfolio assignments for a group of affiliates ,  ensuring that the best Major Gifts prospects/donors – across all affiliates – are assigned to portfolios and primary relationship managers. Create mutual accountability across national staff and small to mid-sized affiliates, ensuring that the best MG prospects/donors – across all affiliates – are being engaged with meaningful interactions, including face-to-face visits. Provide Major Gifts program strategy and planning support to affiliate partners, as needed, including individualized donor strategy. Deploy national staff resources to affiliates, as needed, including face-to-face solicitors and national program staff for donor visits. Create and manage the process for sharing major donor communications plans with affiliates on a regular basis. In conjunction with affiliate partners, determine participation in and personalization of materials generated at the national office for cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of donors. Manage a major gifts portfolio of up to 25 prospects/donors, including face-to-face solicitation. Undertake special projects, as assigned, by the Associate Director, Affiliate Major Gift Resources Commit to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts. 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.   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years of experience working in a large, national fundraising department preferred. Ability to represent the organization to donors and to interface with all levels of staff at the national office and affiliates while maintaining tact and diplomacy.  Confidentiality is essential. Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under pressure. Attention to detail and deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience using a fundraising database. Commitment to the 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 and resume to   hrjobsdevf@aclu.org .   Reference [DEVF-80] 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.

Leadership Gifts Coordinator [DEVF-54], Development Department, NY Office:  National Offices, New York, NY Location:  New York   JUNE 25, 2018   Leadership Gifts Coordinator [DEVF-54] 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. The Development Department of the National office in New York City is seeking applicants for the full-time position of  Leadership Gifts Coordinator .   OVERVIEW Reporting to the Deputy Director of Leadership Gifts, the Leadership Gifts Coordinator is an integral member of a sophisticated, aggressive Leadership Gifts program that focuses on individual donors capable of giving $100,000+ to the ACLU.  The Leadership Gifts Coordinator provides fundraising and administrative support to the Leadership Gifts team.    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Create and update electronic donor and prospect records in the development database Draft professional donor correspondence as directed; compose, edit, and proofread donor communications Assist in the preparation of donor strategy briefing papers, funding proposals, reports, and talking points Remain informed about, and assist in providing, written updates to donors on relevant news and activities Conduct research related to our plans for donors and prospects Provide support for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, including email and mail distribution to donors and staff Manage staff travel calendars, and assist in the coordination of travel plans Serve as first point of contact for Leadership Gifts unit; handle internal and external calls, mail, and email Oversee unit correspondence, develop and maintain mailing lists, create and distribute professional donor packages, and manage production processes  Coordinate, maintain, and update unit and departmental business rules, protocols and procedures  Process, track, and report unit expense budget; coordinate reimbursement and expense approval process Generate, manage, update, distribute, and analyze reports  Work proactively with other units on work shared by or relevant to the Leadership Gifts unit Schedule and organize departmental meetings; compile agendas. Undertake special projects as assigned   EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required  A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a fast paced fundraising or nonprofit setting, preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience and excellence in drafting professional content for external communications  Experience with fundraising databases preferred, Salesforce experience a plus Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organization to donors as well as interface with all levels of staff and volunteers while maintaining tact, diplomacy and confidentiality Creative thinker with the ability to prioritize, execute and manage multiple projects through to completion while meeting tight deadlines. Excellent organizational skills, with superior attention to detail and strong follow-through are essential Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet research.  Experience updating intranets or related content management systems a plus Commitment to the 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 (with salary requirements), resume and a writing sample no more than 2-3 pages in length that is relevant to the position by email to   hrjobsDEVF@aclu.org .  Reference  [DEVF-54]  in the subject line. 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.”