Regional Campaign Strategist

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU is seeking applicants for a full-time Regional Campaign Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department. This position can be hybrid-based out of our Washington D.C. National office (with in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month) or remote-based in one of the states within Region 1 (Northwest): AK ID MN MT OR SD ND HI WA WI and WY.

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.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOULL DO

Reporting to theSenior Advisor & Regional Campaign Lead the Regional Campaign Strategist - Northwest youll contribute to varied aspects of campaign planning including helping to develop campaign goals tactics and plans to achieve outcomes on specific issues areasincluding developing strong affiliate relationships across the federated organization.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Youll be instrumental in advancing our campaigns by:

• Partnering with Regional Lead-level staff to help develop and manage campaign budgets and embed in priority affiliate legislative or advocacy campaigns with guidance
• Utilize a variety of campaign tactics and tools including constituent/voter targeting developing advertisements (TV radio print) polling and creating innovative campaign strategies for earned media and other purposes all under the direction of Regional Lead-level staff
• Work closely with our Organizing Division to develop and execute relevant campaign plans. Coordinate with various stakeholders affiliate staff and national staff including policy teams to develop strategic partnerships that amplify the ACLUs influence.
• Help facilitate in-person meetings planning sessions and campaign events in priority jurisdictions as needed.
• Exercise independent judgement to creatively solve problems and adjust priorities as needed to adapt to a changing external environment
• In conjunction with Director-level staff may help oversee consultant relationships
• Potentially provide subject matter expertise advice and support to colleagues in the State Campaigns Division as they navigate new issue areas.
• Work in coordination with other stakeholders affiliate staff and national staff including policy staff within the political advocacy department
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

FUTURE ACLUERS 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

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning at the federal state or local levels including campaign management experience
• Substantive experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans and tactics
• Ability to work largely independently as well as within a team
• Excellent research writing analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity building leading and working within coalitions
• Skilled at prioritizing and managing various tasks in a dynamic environment ensuring efficient and timely completion of work while adapting to evolving demands with a focused approach
• Fluency expertise and experience in at least one ACLU issue area
• Comfort with policy including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign execution
• Willingness to travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience doing advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns a plus
• Experience doing legislative and administrative advocacy a plus
• Experience doing grassroots organizing a plus
  

COMPENSATION

ABOUT THE ACLU

The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union beyond one person party or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

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 its 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 from government abuse and overreach.

Equity diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty equality and justice for all. 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 and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether were in the courts or in the office we believe We the People means all of us.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages 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. Black people Indigenous people people of color; lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer and intersex people; women; people with disabilities protected veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.

The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons including persons with disabilities with full opportunities for employment in all positions.

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 . 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.