ACLU FIELD ORGANIZER JOB DESCRIPTION
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is conducting a targeted campaign to elevate the civil liberties issues at stake during the 2018 electoral cycle. This program will hire experienced field organizers in states across the country to develop relationships with partner organizations, plan events, and recruit and manage volunteers to raise awareness of the most pressing civil liberties issues of the day.
Organizers will report directly to the field director, and will be based in one of the following states: Florida, Michigan, Oregon, and West Virginia. This role will require evening and weekend hours.
Submit resume and cover letter here: https://jobs.lever.co/270strategies/9554b41a-a6cc-477f-8a9d-2b193a0c2bf1
Training, recruiting, and managing volunteers, and recruiting and identifying volunteer leaders
Building and tracking relationships with volunteers
Supporting relationship-building and coordinating with local partner organizations and community allies
Working directly with the field director to ensure goals are met
Maintaining the highest regard for data integrity
Working collaboratively with ACLU in-state staff
Working directly with the paid canvass team
Previous community organizing or campaign experience
Highly organized and work at a fast pace
Excellent communication skills
Experience managing staff or volunteers and strong interpersonal skills
Experience with electoral work
Interest in civil liberties issues
Eagerness to contribute new ideas
Fluency in Spanish a must for Arizona
Will be responsible for safely and quickly getting to and from the office, meetings, events, and other area organizing activities.
Need to have personal laptop and cell phone
Personal experience with civil liberties issues, including the immigration and criminal justice systems, is preferred
The salary range for this position is $50-55K based on experience.
This job description provides a general, but not comprehensive, list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. 270 Strategies reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
270 Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. 270 Strategies 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.
Submit resume and cover letter here: https://jobs.lever.co/270strategies/9554b41a-a6cc-477f-8a9d-2b193a0c2bf1