ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of
Legislative Assistant in the
National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU's National office in
Washington, DC. This is a
hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU'LL DOThe
Legislative Assistant will report to the
National Director of Policy and Government Affairs and support the work of the entire Policy & Government Affairs division, which houses four subdivisions working on federal and state policy and advocacy.
YOUR DAY TO DAY- Support the National Director and Deputy Director of Policy & Government Affairs in managing the workflow of the team
- Help develop materials regarding ACLU policy positions for use in legislative briefings, advocacy events, issue campaigns, etc.
- Track political news and draft an internal weekly newsletter
- Track, summarize, and archive legislative, regulatory, and policy positions using a specialized legislative database and submit correspondence to Congress and federal agencies via "Hill blasts"
- Attend legislative hearings and briefings, as needed, and provide summary reports
- Handle general administrative duties including scheduling and arranging travel for team's leadership; processing and tracking expense reports and invoices, data entry, maintaining filing systems, and ordering supplies
- Provide logistical support for team events, scheduling and arranging meetings, conference calls and webinars; coordinating catering and audio-visual requests; developing agendas; preparing materials; and taking and summarizing minutes
- Process and track budget-related matters, including travel expenses and other budget functions of the team including but not limited to budget input and reconciliation, grant processing, review and follow-up
- Process procurement and general expense submission and reconciliation
- Conduct research and prepare talking points and presentations for the National Director for internal and external audiences
- Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed
- Ensure key ACLU positions and documents are archived, and that vote recommendations on federal legislation are included in the ACLU scorecard
- Prepare, proofread, and edit documents
- Provide support for the managers' review of applications and overall hiring process for staff and intern positions, as well as support for the management of interns, including onboarding and communication of guidance on projects
- Support team in accessing general ACLU operating policies and procedures
- Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
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 work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated track record of success in complex, dynamic work environments with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to exercise a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
- Exceptional writing and verbal skills with ability to synthesize information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and internet research tools
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to navigate a large department and complex organization and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience with issue advocacy at the federal, state, or local level a plus
- Familiarity with legislative tracking software such as Quorum a plus
COMPENSATIONThe 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
$89,020 (
Level J), 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 ACLUAt the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
