Senior Project Manager, National Campaigns

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Project Manager in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC or New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a 3-year term-limited position.

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 DO 

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Senior Director of National Campaigns.   

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Lead large and complex internal projects to advance key departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring all projects meet scope, budget, and timeline   
• Design and implement methods for tracking deliverables, schedules, and metrics for various projects 
• Manages systems for communication and collaboration so teams have the most up-to-date information and are connected to departmental goals  
• Develop, edit and collaborate across various communication mediums such as memos, newsletters, and presentation decks for internal and external audiences  
• Prepare, proofread, and edit documents/materials, including but not limited to internal communications, meeting agenda and notes, weekly reports, and dashboards    
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Senior Director of National Campaigns, and conduct research and prepare talking points for internal and external audiences, as needed 
• Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed 
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders from other national departments and affiliate staff to advance the goals of NPAD  
• Process and track budget-related matters, including procurement process and invoices  
• Maintain big-picture awareness of emerging opportunities, challenges, and trends across all issue areas.   
• Maintain awareness of the work to facilitate representation of the Department internally and externally 
• Exercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions  
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned  
• This position requires flexibility in work schedule, including the ability to work nontraditional hours    

FUTURE ACLU'ERS 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 YOU'LL BRING