Grassroots Advocacy Manager-ACLU Washington Legislative Office (8/13/2008)
Career Opportunity
GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY MANAGER [WLOU-27]
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington Legislative Office
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national not-for-profit
public interest organization, invites applicants for the full-time position
of Grassroots Advocacy Manager to work in the organization's
Washington Legislative Office (WLO) located in Washington, D.C., under the direct
supervision of the National Field Director.
OVERVIEW:
The primary responsibility of the Grassroots Advocacy Manager is to work as
an integral part of a dynamic Field Unit within the Washington Legislative Office
to develop, build, strengthen and implement public education and outreach with
ACLU members and activists on federal legislative issues of priority for the
ACLU. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager will also be expected to provide effective
leadership, strong communication and strategic development within the Grassroots
Advocacy department that will assist in improving the ACLU's overall ability
to reach and mobilize concerned Americans and persuade them to act in support
of the legislative goals of the ACLU.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the Grassroots Advocacy department and manage the implementation
of activity to build the capacity for grassroots action on the legislative
agenda of the ACLU
- Ensure internal information flow to other Field departments
- Planning and executing grassroots mobilization strategies including creation
of public outreach materials and public speaking on federal legislative issues
where appropriate
- Work with the National Field Director to develop grassroots advocacy strategies
and activities
- Work to increase ACLU member participation on Capitol Hill
- Implement programs that will encourage individuals and groups to support
the legislative program of the ACLU
- Work to increase our capacity to communicate quickly and effectively with
ACLU members and other concerned individuals about pending federal legislation
and ACLU legislative priorities
- Lead the Field Unit’s efforts to build and maintain activist networks
and meet benchmarks outlined by the National Field Director
- Collaborate with Lobbyists, Communications staff and other Field Unit members
on key legislative priorities
- Report weekly quantifiable results of the Grassroots Advocacy department
regarding online outreach and actions, online to offline actions and trainings
- Prepare and provide other reports from the Grassroots Advocacy department
as requested in a timely and clear manner
- Perform other duties relating to the work of the Field Unit as may be required
by the National Field Director or her delegates
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Five to seven years of grassroots organizing experience and the ability
to identify, develop and train individuals on outreach activities
- Experience working with grassroots activists – preferably working
as a manager or key strategic partner; national level work a plus
- Knowledge of, and experience in, key organizing activities and tactics,
including strategic planning, database management and regular results reporting
- Grassroots organizing and research skills are required
- Management, Hill and/or campaign experience a plus
- Demonstrated ability to lead and support organizational efforts
- Ability to work within a large, complex organization
- Understanding of financial management and budgeting
- Track record of building and managing cohesive units
- Commitment to work within a unit environment
- Ability to manage both large and small public education and outreach campaigns.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
- Must have excellent organizational skills, be a self-starter and possess
the ability to work independently
- Effective time management skills, understanding of priorities and the ability
to handle multiple tasks at once
- Understanding of non-profit organizations
- Must be available and willing to travel as necessary to meet legislative
and organizational needs
- Commitment to civil liberties and civil rights issues a must
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:
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest which includes desired
salary range, a resume and names and phone numbers of three references and a
writing sample by email to hrjobs@aclu.org
- reference [WLOU-27/WACLU] in subject line – or by mail
to:
Human Resources
Re: [WLOU-27/WACLU]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,
which will not be before September 12, 2008. Please indicate where you learned
of this job posting.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with
disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
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.”
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