Strategy & Innovation Advisor
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position ofStrategy & Innovation Advisor in the Strategy Office 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. This is a one-year term-limited position.
The ACLU works on some of the most pressing civil rights and civil liberties issues facing American society today. The Strategy Office supports the ACLU to advance civil rights and civil liberties for all through the development and delivery of a bold strategy with shared goals that maximizes our impact today and in the long-term. The office resides within the Executive Department which drives the organizations strategic direction governance and values-driven and inclusive culture.
This position is limited to candidates who have received a graduate-level degree within the past 2 years. Recent graduates from the following programs are likely to be a good match for the role: MBA MPP JD and MPA.
We will review applications on a rolling basis but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 12 2026.
WHAT YOULL DO
Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Innovationand taking direction from other members of the Strategy Office based on assigned projects the Strategy & Innovation Advisorwill drive special projects for the Strategy Office support the implementation of 2030 strategic plan and ensure the Strategy office team and organizational leadership remain focused on the long term. The role is a fit for people with a passion for big picture thinking interest in scoping large cross-departmental projects and resolve to coordinate projects across multiple stakeholders.
This position will participate in meetings and discussions of a highly strategic and confidential nature handle highly sensitive confidential information will liaise with staff regarding organizational initiatives and will create and manage projects to their successful completion.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Special projects
- Incubate innovative organizational ideasin partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer managing from ideation topilot or beyond toproject completionas feasible
- Work seamlessly across departments to advance special projects integrating input from various stakeholders including senior leadership
- Produce high-quality PowerPoint or written internal or external deliverables with immense attention to detail
Future Forecasting
- Analyzeglobal and national trends with implications forcivil rights and civil libertiessemi-annuallyforChief Strategy OfficerSenior Leadershipand Board
- ManagequarterlyLeadershipInsightsspeaker seriesidentifyingnationallyrenownedspeakers to share insights withseniorleadershipfacilitatediscussion and hone key takeaways
Implementation of 2030 Strategic Plan
- Support theimplementation of 2030 organizational departmentaland issue strategic plans
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to advance implementation of the strategic plan. This may include analyzing internal data conducting landscape analyses or coding qualitative survey findings
- Support preparation of senior leadership materials for decision making
- Support evaluation of 2030 strategic plan from quarterly organizational reporting to annual review of the plan
Leadership Engagement
- Lead strategy office quarterly team retreat reflecting on lessons learned from past work and forecasting the work ahead
- Support annual senior leadership and board retreats including:developing agendacreatingmeeting materials facilitating sessions and identifying and bringing in outside speakers
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
- Ability to work proactively in an ambiguous dynamic fast-paced high-stakes environment
- Exceptional organizational planning and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage large complex projects and prioritize effectively against simultaneous demands
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information clearly and professionally; strong proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Powerpoint to communicate complex concepts
- Strong data management and analytical skills including extensive experience working with Microsoft Excel (e.g. creating pivot charts using multi-step formulas building simple financial models) and maintaining complex data sets
- Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgement that contribute to a collaborative working environment
- An outstanding attention to detail
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.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Required Experience:
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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.
