Regional Campaign Strategist, State Campaigns

About The JobThe ACLU seeks to fill multiple full-time, term-limited positions of Temporary Regional Campaign Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office. These positions are three-year term-limited positions eligible for remote work in the United States.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 You'll DoThe Regional Campaign Strategist will report to a Regional Campaign Lead on the NPAD State Campaigns Team.YOUR DAY TO DAYAs assigned by the Regional Lead, contribute to varied aspects of campaign planning, including helping to develop campaign goals, tactics, and plans to achieve outcomes on specific issue areasExecute and embed into priority affiliate legislative or advocacy campaignsPlan, design, and facilitate in-person and virtual meetings and events in priority jurisdictions and in partnership with ACLU affiliatesDevelop strong affiliate relationships and utilize a variety of campaign tactics and toolsCoordinate with other stakeholders, affiliate staff, and national staff, including policy staff within NPADWith Regional Lead-level staff, develop campaign goals, plans, strategies, tactics, and budgets to serve the organization’s policy outcomesTrack program progress to goal and metrics through standardized reportingDemonstrate flexibility in adjusting priorities based on the changing external environmentEngage in special projects and other duties as assignedThis position requires flexibility in work schedule and location, including the ability to travel nationally as programming demands and work nontraditional hoursFUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLUCenter 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 perspectivesBe committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflictsWhat You'll BringSubstantive experience designing campaign strategy and executing campaign plans and tacticsExperience with issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigning at the federal, state, or local levels, including campaign management experienceExperience working in and navigating coalition spacesExperience with events production, logistics and/or project management. Comfort with policy, including an ability to efficiently and effectively weave policy objectives into campaign executionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressureExcellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Excellence in analyzing complex concepts and presenting clear recommendationsStrong independent work ethic and team collaboration skillsAccess to a major airport and the ability to travel substantiallyCompensationThe 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 $137,206 (Level F), 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.pdfWHY THE ACLUFor 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 it’s 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 policyFocus 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 matchWe support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshopsOUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONAccessibility, 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 we’re 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 benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. 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.