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Regional Campaign Strategist [Term-Limited]

Salary$143k+
LocationSan Francisco, CA - National, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
DepartmentNational Political & Advocacy
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks to fill multiple full-time positions for Regional Campaign Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC or New York, NY. These positions are three-year term-limited positions eligible for remote work in the United States.
About the company
The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.
Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.
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This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Regional Campaign Strategistwill report to a Regional Campaign Lead on the NPAD State Campaigns Team.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
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As assigned by the Regional Lead, contribute to varied aspects of campaign planning, including helping to develop campaign goals, tactics, and plans to achieve outcomes on specific issue areas
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Execute and embed into priority affiliate legislative or advocacy campaigns
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Plan, design, and facilitate in-person and virtual meetings and events in priority jurisdictions and in partnership with ACLU affiliates
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Develop strong affiliate relationships and utilize a variety of campaign tactics and tools
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Coordinate with other stakeholders, affiliate staff, and national staff, including policy staff within NPAD
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With Regional Lead-level staff, develop campaign goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgets to serve the organization’s policy outcomes
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Track program progress to goal and metrics through standardized reporting
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Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting priorities based on the changing external environment
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Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
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This position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work nontraditional hours
FUTURE ACLU’ERS WILL
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Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
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Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
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Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
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Substantive experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans and tactics
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Experience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning at the federal, state, or local levels, including campaign management experience
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Experience working in and navigating coalition spaces
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Experience with events production, logistics and/or project management. Comfort with policy, including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign execution
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure
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Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Excellence in analyzing complex concepts and presenting clear recommendations
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Strong independent work ethic and team collaboration skills
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Access to a major airport and the ability to travel substantially
COMPENSATION
The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $142,694 (Level F), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf
WHY THE ACLU
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
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Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
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Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
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Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
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We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.
With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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