ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of
Senior Project Manager in the
National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU's National office in
Washington, DC or New York, NY. This is a
hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This is a 3-year term-limited position.This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU'LL DOThe
Senior Project Manager will report to the
Senior Director of National Campaigns.
YOUR DAY TO DAY- Lead large and complex internal projects to advance key departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring all projects meet scope, budget, and timeline
- Design and implement methods for tracking deliverables, schedules, and metrics for various projects
- Manages systems for communication and collaboration so teams have the most up-to-date information and are connected to departmental goals
- Develop, edit and collaborate across various communication mediums such as memos, newsletters, and presentation decks for internal and external audiences
- Prepare, proofread, and edit documents/materials, including but not limited to internal communications, meeting agenda and notes, weekly reports, and dashboards
- 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
- Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders from other national departments and affiliate staff to advance the goals of NPAD
- Process and track budget-related matters, including procurement process and invoices
- Maintain big-picture awareness of emerging opportunities, challenges, and trends across all issue areas.
- Maintain awareness of the work to facilitate representation of the Department internally and externally
- Exercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions
- 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
- This position requires flexibility in work schedule, including the ability to 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 work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING- Significant experience with project management and/or internal communications
- Strong understanding of advocacy campaign operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong understanding of grammar, spelling punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure proper and efficient writing
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure
- Strategic and creative thinker with a proactive, positive approach to work
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to exercise a high level of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity
- Ability to develop compelling content through various mediums, including PowerPoint
- Experience with graphic design, a plus
- Experience with advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, a plus
- Experience with legislative and administrative advocacy, a plus
- Experience with grassroots organizing, a plus
- Fluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plus
- Willingness to travel
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
$128,294 (
Level G), 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
At 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
