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Senior Project Manager, National Campaigns at ACLU
New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-timeNational Political & Advocacy Posted 3 months ago
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<h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2>
<p>The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of <strong>Senior Project Manager</strong> in the <strong><span class="TextRun SCXW62030802 BCX8" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62030802 BCX8">National Political Advocacy Department</span></span></strong> of the ACLU’s National office in <strong><span class="TextRun SCXW62030802 BCX8" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62030802 BCX8">Washington, DC or New York, NY</span></span>. </strong><span data-ccp-props="{"><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">This is a <strong>hybrid role </strong>that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">(8) days per month.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW106118647 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> <strong>This is a 3-year term-limited position.</strong></span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-teams="true">This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).</span></p>
<h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong> </h2>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8">The </span></span><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8">Senior Project Manager</span></span></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8"> will report to the </span></span><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8">Senior Director of National Campaigns</span></span></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164100183 BCX8">. </span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW164100183 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></p>
<h2><strong>YOUR DAY TO DAY</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead large and complex internal projects to advance key departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring all projects meet scope, budget, and timeline </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and implement methods for tracking deliverables, schedules, and metrics for various projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manages systems for communication and collaboration so teams have the most up-to-date information and are connected to departmental goals </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop, edit and collaborate across various communication mediums such as memos, newsletters, and presentation decks for internal and external audiences </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare, proofread, and edit documents/materials, including but not limited to internal communications, meeting agenda and notes, weekly reports, and dashboards </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Senior Director of National Campaigns, and conduct research and prepare talking points for internal and external audiences, as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner closely with internal stakeholders from other national departments and affiliate staff to advance the goals of NPAD </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Process and track budget-related matters, including procurement process and invoices </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain big-picture awareness of emerging opportunities, challenges, and trends across all issue areas. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain awareness of the work to facilitate representation of the Department internally and externally</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559740":335,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":18,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Exercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559740":335,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":18,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559740":335,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":18,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559740":335,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":18,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">This position requires flexibility in work schedule, including the ability to work nontraditional hours </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559740":335,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":18,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none"}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL </strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BRING</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Significant experience with project management and/or internal communications </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4737096,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4737096,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4737096,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4737096,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4737096,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong understanding of advocacy campaign operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong understanding of grammar, spelling punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure proper and efficient writing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent research and analytical skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic and creative thinker with a proactive, positive approach to work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4737096,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4737096,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4737096,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4737096,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4737096,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Highly organized with strong attention to detail </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to exercise a high level of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to develop compelling content through various mediums, including PowerPoint </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"none","469789802":"none","469789806":"none","469789810":"none","469789814":"none"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with graphic design, a plus </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, a plus </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with legislative and administrative advocacy, a plus </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with grassroots organizing, a plus </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Fluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plus </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness to travel </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></h2>
<div><span class="TextRun SCXW172422681 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172422681 BCX0">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 <strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">$128,294</span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW172422681 BCX0"> (<strong>Level G</strong>), reflecting</span> 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. </span></span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="TextRun SCXW172422681 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172422681 BCX0">For details on our pay structure, please visit: <span class="EOP SCXW172422681 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><a href="https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf">https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf</a></span></span></span></div>
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<h2><strong>WHY THE ACLU</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy</li>
<li>Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)</li>
<li>Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match</li>
<li>We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
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