Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power

# ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of **Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power** in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

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.

# WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power will report to the Senior Director, National Campaigns.

## YOUR DAY TO DAY

– Work closely with Divisions within NPAD, including Policy & Government Affairs and Organizing, and ACLU affiliates to chart the course for the ACLU’s abuse of power portfolio and other civil rights and civil liberties–related federal campaigns within the National Political Advocacy Department.
– Support and consult with the State Campaigns Division and ACLU affiliates on identifying and executing civil rights and civil liberties–related state-based campaigns to the extent that they overlap with federal/national campaigns.
– Lead a cross-functional team charged with developing campaign goals, strategies, and budgets to reach political/policy outcomes.
– Responsible for achieving legislative and administrative victories that advance civil rights and civil liberties issues at the national/federal level while building the ACLU’s power.
– Identify areas of work that should be prioritized by the team, as well as campaigns and initiatives in response to unexpected, significant developments.
– In partnership with Policy & Government Affairs, develop and maintain relationships with key allies and partner organizations to further political advocacy goals.
– Drive campaign interventions that leverage the political power wielded by the Department and the ACLU.
– Work with other departments across the ACLU—Communications, Analytics, Legal, etc.—to develop comprehensive strategies to advance goals.
– Maintain big-picture awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges within the position’s purview.
– Support efforts to fundraise on behalf of the Department and the broader ACLU.
– Help develop staff capacity to work together collaboratively and grow issue expertise and campaign skills.
– Support efforts to recruit staff and further strengthen the Department.
– May provide subject matter expertise, advice, and support to colleagues in other Divisions as they develop and execute state/local campaigns in new and unfamiliar issue areas.
– Represent the department in internal and external contexts as the leader of the specially designated campaign/programming.
– Demonstrate flexibility and adjust priorities as necessary to adapt to a changing external environment.
– Engage in other leadership and management duties as assigned.
– Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.
– 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

– Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
– 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.
– Be committed to working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.

# WHAT YOU’LL BRING

The ACLU seeks a highly skilled and experienced individual who brings deep issue campaign experience and passion for civil rights and civil liberties issues. They will have a track record of designing campaign strategy and tactics and executing sophisticated campaign plans on a national scale.

This leader will be experienced in leading legislative and administrative advocacy campaigns. They will be familiar with building, leading, and working within coalitions. The successful candidate will naturally connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. They will bring excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable representing the organization and bring public speaking experience.

This leader will be effective working in a fast-paced environment, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work efficiently and quickly, be reliable in delivering against deadlines, and remain composed under pressure.

## Setting Strategy & Executing for Results

– Proven track record in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience at the national/federal level; campaign management experience strongly preferred.
– Decisive in strategic planning while maintaining flexibility in a changing environment.
– The vision and skills to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the Division.
– Ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
– Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; able to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
– Viewed as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in decision-making; acts transparently and consistently while prioritizing what is best for the organization.
– Ability to develop and manage budgets to execute multi-tooled campaign plans.

## Leading Teams

– Demonstrated experience leading people and teams.
– Ability to motivate the team, attract, recruit, and retain top talent; delegate effectively; celebrate diversity; and manage performance.
– Able to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit steadfast resolve and commitment to high standards.
– Self-reflective and aware of limitations; leads by example and drives continuous improvement by being open to feedback.
– Willingness to make mistakes in pursuit of ambitious goals, with the ability to accept responsibility and learn with humor and humility.

## Relationships and Influence

– Outstanding relationship builder who uses influence effectively in varied settings, internally and externally.
– Ability to work in a matrixed and federated environment; strong conflict management skills; ability to build consensus and deliver collaborative solutions.
– Demonstrated commitment to resolving obstacles and conflicts respectfully.
– Skilled at advocacy, influence, and persuasion; able to convince others based on compelling logic or shared interests.
– Deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
– Excellent emotional intelligence and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.

# COMPENSATION

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. The annual salary for this position is **$229,096.00 (Level C2)**, 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 the listed location.

For details on the 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 the digital age, or preserving the right to vote or have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

We value our people and offer benefits that support well-being and growth, including:

– Generous paid time off
– Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender-affirming care, fertility treatment)
– 401k plan with employer match
– Annual professional development funds and internal training programs

# OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU. We are committed to long-term, meaningful change and to creating a culture of belonging for all people within our organization. We are committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally and externally.

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, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance applying online, please complete the Accommodation Request Form. If selected for an interview, you will receive information on requesting accommodations 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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