VOTING RIGHTS ORGANIZER JOB POSTING
Founded in 1961, The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware (“ACLU-DE") is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses legal, legislative, and advocacy approaches to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional rights and freedoms, including justice reform, education equity, free speech, racial justice, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and more. ACLU-DE is an affiliate of the national ACLU, the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation’s Bill of Rights.
ACLU-DE is one of this area’s premier public advocacy organizations. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, ACLU-DE is led by an 18-member Board of Directors and a staff of nineteen. The Wilmington and broader Delaware communities are vibrant and collegial, and Delaware offers an excellent and affordable quality of life. Wilmington is also close to various attractions, including major cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC and the beach.
For more information, please visit aclu-de.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
ACLU-DE seeks a dynamic and experienced organizer to support and expand the organizing capacity of its Every Vote Counts campaign. The new organizer would work closely with the Every Vote Counts campaign team, reporting directly to the campaign manager. The new organizer will focus on community outreach through public events and education, coalition building with existing and new partners, and managing a network of volunteers all in advancement of the core goals of the campaign.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Likely responsibilities of the new organizer will include:
- Building a thorough understanding of the goals and tactics of the campaign and effectively communicating this information to stakeholders and the public,
- Organizing engagements with the public across the state to educate and mobilize new advocates,
- Communicating key campaign developments with volunteers and the public,
- Managing ACLU-DE's volunteer engagement program,
- Facilitating advocacy trainings for volunteers to build up their skills in service of the campaign,
- Elevating dedicated volunteers into leading roles and supervising the work of these volunteers,
- Participating in and helping to facilitate advocacy on campaign issues with elected officials,
- Maintaining relationships with existing coalition partners and engaging them in campaign work,
- Building out relationships with new coalition partners and bringing them into the campaign, and
- Developing key performance metrics for evaluating the success of individual tactics and the campaign’s overall effectiveness.
Responsibilities are subject to change based on the needs of the Every Vote Counts campaign.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience, and qualities:
- A form of reliable transportation and willingness to travel across the state,
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment,
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and some late evenings,
- Personally committed to advancing ACLU-DE values, mission, goals and programs, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties issues and their implications.
- Strong interpersonal, emotional intelligence, and public speaking skills,
- Community organizing experience,
- Volunteer and coalition management experience,
- Lobbying experience,
- Previous experience of advocacy in any capacity in Delaware,
- Possesses competencies and commitment needed to create and support an equitable and high-performing work environment,
- Ability to influence others and understand the dynamics of personal and political influence, and
- Able to earn trust and respect from the communities ACLU-DE serves.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary range is $55,000-$65,000. Excellent benefits include paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, retirement savings plan, life and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays.
CONTACT
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed through January 6, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Interviews may be held remotely or in-person at our Wilmington office.
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.
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 [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Read why ACLU-DE is a great place to work here.
