Special Assistant to the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer & Deputy CMMO
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position ofSpecial Assistant to the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer & Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Officer in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLUs National office in New York NY or Washington DC. This is ahybrid rolethat has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight(8) days per month.
The ACLU Communications & Marketing department creates maintains and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLUs transformational work. Through our messaging engagement with newsmakers our written content creative branding and visual identity we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOULL DO
Reporting to the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer theSpecial Assistant to the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer & Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Office will....
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Support the day-to-day work and short and long-term priorities of the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer a member of the Senior Staff and their departmental vision
- Provide support to the Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Officer who leads strategic communications and rapid response teams and provides general management and oversight over the department in partnership with the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
- Provide workflow management support coordinate key logistics for departmental meetings convenings and organizational priorities
- Drive efficiencies for internal operations through internal department meeting coordination and deliverables follow-through
- Coordinate Chief Communications and Marketing Officers cross-functional work and serve as a conduit for the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer as appropriate
- Provide logistical and administrative support to the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer and Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Officer including but not limited to scheduling and maintaining a confidential calendar with competing priorities; arranging travel submitting expense reports; coordinating logistical materials; preparing meeting agendas and presentation decks as needed
- Process payment vouchers invoices and other routine requirements associated with the Communications and Marketing Department budget
- Provide administrative support for department-led events including room reservations preparation of relevant materials and handling catering needs
- Provide broad logistical support for department at the direction of the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
- Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries as directed
- Help coordinate departmental hiring processes to maintain consistency and uniformity across the 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 work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrated track record of success in complex fast paced work environments with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to exercise a high level of discretion confidentiality and professional integrity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency with web and digital platforms a plus
- Creative critical strategic thinker who is self-motivated possessing the ability to operate as well independently as part of a team
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills comfortability and skill with Excel and PowerPoint and all MS Tools
- Willing to conquer the small tasks with an understanding of their vital importance to the success of the broader mission
COMPENSATION
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.
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.
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
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
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 were in the courts or in the office we believe We the People means all of us.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative Experience
- Google Suite
About Company
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.
