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  • Senior Advisor, Affiliate Strategic Planning

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Senior Advisor, Affiliate Strategic Planning New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Advisor, Affiliate Strategic Planning in the Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives (ASNI) Department of the ACLU's National office in 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. The Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department (ASNI) builds state capacity and strengthens and maintains the connections between the ACLU and its network of 54 state affiliates and the 1,500 staff who work out of the state offices. Their work constitutes an unparalleled bulwark in the defending and advancing of civil liberties and civil rights. The Department staff lead efforts to share knowledge, talent, and skill across the organization, building the next generation of civil rights leaders and positioning the organization for future challenges. WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the National Director, Affiliate Support and Nationwide initiatives , the Senior Advisor, Affiliate Strategic Planning is a senior role within Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives (ASNI) responsible for strengthening the quality, rigor, and impact of strategic planning across the ACLU's nationwide enterprise. The position exists to ensure that affiliates have the frameworks, tools, and guidance needed to define their priorities and translate them into coherent, executable strategies that build durable institutional capacity and advance the ACLU's mission across all states. Working in partnership with affiliate leaders and national colleagues, the Senior Advisor helps steward

  • Paralegal, Women's Rights Project & Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Paralegal, Women's Rights Project & Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal to support two litigation groups: the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI) and the Women's Rights Project (WRP) at the ACLU's National office in 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. The ACDI is a first-of-its-kind program of the ACLU to confront the criminalization of abortion care in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, including the criminalization of health care providers, patients, abortion funds and others who assist people obtaining abortion care. In addition to direct advocacy, the ACDI is developing and supporting a network of experienced criminal defense attorneys to defend those facing criminal prosecutions or investigation related to abortion care in states across the country. Since its founding by Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1972, the ACLU's Women's Rights Project has been a trailblazer in fighting for gender equity under law. We engage in systemic legal reform to ensure that everyone has the freedom to live, work, and learn free from stereotypes, harassment, and violence based on sex. Doing gender justice work as part of the broad civil liberties and civil rights agenda of the ACLU reflects the reality that women are part of other social change movements and that we must work together if we are to achieve

  • Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, Immigrants' Rights Project [Term-Limited]

    New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States

    hybrid $96K-$120K

    Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, Immigrants' Rights Project [Term-Limited] New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the Immigrants' Rights Project of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY or San Francisco, CA. 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 2 -year term-limited position. The Immigrants' Rights Project is part of the Legal Department of the national ACLU and has offices in New York and San Francisco. For nearly 40 years, the Project has litigated in trial and appellate courts across the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court, to protect the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants and seek equal justice under the law. Our work has focused on due process, access to the courts, unfair detention, equal treatment, and state and local laws and policies. For example, we have challenged attacks on birthright citizenship; removals under the Alien Enemies Act; the targeting of student activists for arrest, detention, and deportation; family separation; the Muslim ban; multiple attacks on the asylum system; indefinite and mandatory detention; immigration detainers; state and local anti-immigrant laws; racial and language profiling connected to immigration enforcement; and attempts to eliminate judicial review. We work closely with partners at the national ACLU and affiliates, as well as allied organizations, to

  • Learning & Development Specialist, Privacy & Data Governance (Term-Limited)

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Learning & Development Specialist, Privacy & Data Governance (Term-Limited) New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Learning & Development Specialist , Privacy & Data Governance in the Administration and Finance Department of the ACLU's National office in 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 two-year term-limited position . The Privacy & Data Governance (P&DG) unit works to enable the ACLU to honor individual privacy and choice, protect data in our possession, and be a leader in non-profit data governance practices. The unit is responsible for a cross-departmental Privacy & Data Governance program that provides centralized governance for organizational data policies and internal controls, and works with National and Affiliate staff on an ongoing basis to establish and document consistent practices that meet evolving regulatory and organizational expectations for data protection and privacy. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Senior Strategis t , the Learning & Development Specialist l eads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Privacy & Data Governance trainings, documentation, and internal knowledge resources. This role plays a central part in building a privacy-aware organization by creating practical, accessible learning experiences and durable guidance that enable National and Affiliate staff to understand and apply privacy and data governance requirements

  • Software Engineer II, CRM

    New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Software Engineer II, CRM New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Software Engineer II in the Product and Engineering division of the Technology Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA or Washington DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU's Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the technology team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency. This position sits on the Product & Engineering team of the Technology Department. The Product & Engineering division includes engineers, product managers, product designers,

  • Confidential Assistant to Chief Human Resources Officer

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Confidential Assistant to Chief Human Resources Officer New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Confidential Assistant to the Chief Human Resource Officer in the Administration & Finance Department of the ACLU's National office in 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. People are at the center of our mission and our work. And we are dedicated to cultivating the careers and well-being of a growing employee base of 550+ people who are the heart of our institution. The Human Resources team invests in the welfare and development of our employees by creating a place where people love to work, grow their careers, and contribute to the success of the organization. The Human Resources department oversees the entire employee lifecycle and strives to create a best-in-class employee experience through its outreach efforts, total rewards, onboarding, learning and development initiatives, and ongoing employee engagement. We are responsible for creating, strengthening, and sustaining the programs, processes, and policies that empower people, support and advance the institution, and enable the ACLU to deliver on its mission. WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) , the Confidential Assistant will be responsible for administrative, logistical, and operational support and help facilitate the progression of projects and initiatives requiring the CHRO's time, attention and work product. The Confidential Assistant will also serve as a liaison

  • Deputy Legal Director/ Director of the Trone Center for Justice and Equality

    New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Deputy Legal Director/ Director of the Trone Center for Justice and Equality New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of D eputy Legal Director/ Director of the Trone Center for Justice and Equality in the National Legal Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; or Washington, DC. P riority will be given to candidates who can be based in New York, NY, or Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality , one of three component centers in the ACLU's National Legal Department, focuses on issues of crime, punishment, and racial justice, including efforts to eradicate racial injustice, the treatment of prisoners, the death penalty and the policies of over-incarceration that have led the United States to imprison more people than any other country in the world. The Center contains six Projects/Programs working toward these goals: the ACLU's Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative ( center ed in Washington, DC), Capital Punishment Project ( center ed in Durham, North Carolina), the Criminal Law Reform Project ( center ed in New York City), the National Prison Project ( center ed in Washington, DC), the Racial Justice Program ( center ed in New York City), and the John Adams Project (centered in Washington, DC

  • Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief

    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    unspecified $96K-$120K

    Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for one or two years . The Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief of the National office in Washington, D.C. seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored public interest fellowship to begin in the fall of 2027. OVERVIEW We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 1, 2026. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Project Director, the Fellow will support the litigation and advocacy work of the project, focusing on safeguarding the separation of church and state and protecting the right to religious exercise. YOUR DAY TO DAY Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs Interview witnesses and potential clients Participate in discovery and trial practice Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL Be committed to

  • Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project

    New York, New York, United States

    unspecified $96K-$120K 0 wk leave

    Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for up to two years. The ACLU Voting Rights Project (VRP) of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Equal Justice Works, Skadden, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. Established in 1965, VRP has worked to advance gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since its inception, the Voting Rights Project has litigated hundreds of voting rights cases, and has aggressively and successfully challenged efforts to suppress voting or to dilute minority voting strength. The Project's mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. The Project has three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people should count equally. We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 22, 2026 . Please tailor your cover letters to explain why you're interested in working with VRP on the project described below. The

  • Senior Campaign Lead, Democracy

    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Senior Campaign Lead, Democracy Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Campaign Lead, Democracy in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU's National office in Washington, D.C . This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Senior Campaign Lead, Democracy will report to the Director of National Campaigns, Democracy within the National Campaigns Division. YOUR DAY TO DAY Reporting to the Director of National Campaigns, Democracy, help to manage a team charged with charting the course for the ACLU's political agenda, specifically the organization's democracy program. This position will lead

  • Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Disability Rights Program

    San Francisco, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    unspecified $96K-$120K

    Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Disability Rights Program San Francisco, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for up to one/ two year(s) . The Disability Rights Program of the National office in San Francisco, CA or Washington, D.C. seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. OVERVIEW The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for up to two years. The Disability Rights Program of the National office in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, California seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The Disability Rights Program's mission is to achieve an America free of discrimination against people with disabilities; where people with disabilities are valued, integrated members of society who have full access to education, homes, health care, jobs, families, voting, and civic engagement. We fight to

  • Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, Voting Rights Project [Term-Limited]

    New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    hybrid $96K-$120K

    Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, Voting Rights Project [Term-Limited] New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in the Voting Rights Project of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY or Washington, DC. 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. Established in 1965, the Voting Rights Project has worked to protect the gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since its inception, the Voting Rights Project has litigated hundreds of voting rights cases and has aggressively and successfully challenged efforts to suppress voting or to dilute minority voting strength. The ACLU Voting Rights Project was established in 1965 - the same year that the historic Voting Rights Act (VRA) was enacted - and has litigated more than 350 cases since that time. Its mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. We have three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people should count equally. The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach, combining legislative advocacy, public education, and litigation, and has active cases in over a dozen states. The Voting Rights

  • Senior Content Strategist (Term-Limited)

    New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Senior Content Strategist (Term-Limited) New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Content Strategist in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY or Washington, DC. 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 2-year term-limited role. The ACLU Communications & Marketing department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU's transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Director of Social Media , the Senior Content Strategist will be responsible for leading development and execution of the ACLU's YouTube strategy, with SEO-informed editorial strategies and content promotion plans that leverage all channels in the ACLU's social media program. In partnership with the Social Media Manager, communications strategists, and multimedia producers, the Senior Content Strategist will lead creation of compelling, platform-specific content to meet the ACLU's communications, legal, advocacy, and development goals on YouTube, integrating YouTube thoughtfully into the department's strategic

  • Product Manager II, Discovery (Term-Limited)

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Product Manager II, Discovery (Term-Limited) New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Product Manager II in the Technology Department of the ACLU's National office in 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 three-year term-limited position. The ACLU Technology Department is a broad umbrella covering both the ACLU's Analytics and its Product & Engineering teams, two robust and innovative divisions that power the work of the ACLU. The department provides trusted, dependable, and impactful analytics, engineering, as well as product management and product design expertise for the ACLU. In partnership with experts across the ACLU, the technology team delivers best-in-class solutions, services, and innovation that advance the ACLU mission and organizational priorities. The tech team strives to ensure the ACLU leads by example in the ethical use of technology by ensuring privacy and security standards are maintained, directional insights are used to inform programming and business strategy, best-in-class products are designed to get the ACLU message out into the world and grow the ACLU supporter base, as well as to help steward high standards for algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency. The Product & Engineering division includes engineers, product managers, product designers, and project operations experts who build and maintain engaging digital products and secure technical systems that accelerate the ACLU's mission as our nationwide guardian of rights and liberties. This

  • Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the Administration and Finance Department of the ACLU's National office in 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. Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance department manages the financial activities of the National ACLU. From paying vendors to forecasting budgets, and everything in-between, we take pride in providing the resources and the platform for informed financial decision-making. The Business Operations and Support Services (BOSS) department, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer, works to enable organizational and operational effectiveness by partnering with ACLU staff across the enterprise to provide business solutions, training, physical space planning, facilities operations, capital projects, records management and archives services. The department continually evaluates operations to maximize resources, mitigate risk, ensure accessibility and inclusion, and achieve the organization's strategic goals. WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) , the Confidential Assistant will be responsible for administrative, logistical, and operational support and help facilitate the progression of projects and initiatives requiring the DCOO's and CFO's time, attention and work product. The Confidential Assistant will also serve as

  • Associate, Digital Marketing & Production [Term-Limited]

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Associate, Digital Marketing & Production [Term-Limited] New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Associate, Digital Marketing & Production in the Development Department of the ACLU's National office in 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 ACLU's passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU's Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Deputy Director, Donor Development the Associate, Digital Marketing & Production wi ll be responsible for the execution of digital campaigns, including email and peer-to-peer text messaging for the ACLU's Nationwide Membership Marketing program. The associate will work closely with both external partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring schedules are kept and don't overlap with other teams' sends. The Associate produces digital campaigns, develops

  • Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights Project

    San Francisco, California, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed 0 wk leave

    Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights Project San Francisco, California, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Immigrants' Rights Project of the ACLU's National office in San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The Immigrants' Rights Project is a national project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation with offices in New York and California. Using targeted impact litigation, advocacy and public outreach, the Project carries on the ACLU's historic commitment to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants. In state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, the Project conducts the nation's largest impact litigation program dedicated to defending and expanding the rights of immigrants, enforcing the guarantees of the Constitution, and achieving equal justice under the law. It works with the English and non-English language media, immigrant advocacy organizations, and ACLU affiliates around the country to empower immigrant communities through presentations about their rights and about current and proposed immigration laws. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Deputy Director , the Paralegal will be responsible for providing litigation and administrative support to the Immigrants' Rights Project. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing litigation documents for filing, responding to legal assistance inquires , and maintaining files and records. YOUR DAY TO

  • Paralegal, Voting Rights Project

    New York, New York, United States

    hybrid Salary not disclosed

    Paralegal, Voting Rights Project New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Voting Rights Project (VRP) of the ACLU's National office in 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. Established in 1965, VRP has worked to protect the gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since its inception, the Voting Rights Project has litigated hundreds of voting rights cases and has aggressively and successfully challenged efforts to suppress voting or to dilute minority voting strength. The ACLU Voting Rights Project was established in 1965 - the same year that the historic VRA was enacted - and has litigated more than 350 cases since that time. Its mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. We have three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people should count equally. The Project employs an integrated advocacy approach, combining legislative advocacy, public education, and litigation, and has active cases in over a dozen states. The Voting Rights Project's recent docket has included more than 30 lawsuits to protect voters during the 2020 election; a pair of recent cases in the Supreme Court challenging the last administration's discriminatory census policies: Department of Commerce

  • Confidential Assistant to the ACLU President and Board Chair (Term-Limited)

    New York, New York, United States

    remote Salary not disclosed

    Confidential Assistant to the ACLU President and Board Chair (Term-Limited) New York, New York, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full -time position of Confidential Assistant to the ACLU President to serve a two-year, term-limited role supporting the ACLU President who chairs the ACLU Board of Directors. T his role is eligible for remote work based out of a United States location. The President serves as a spokesperson and a public leader of the National ACLU. The President, who is a volunteer board leader and not a member of the staff, collaborates closely with the Executive Director and chairs the ACLU's National Board of Directors - a 69-member body with representatives from our nationwide network of 54 ACLU affiliates. The National Board oversees policy development covering substantive civil liberties and organizational issues. The ACLU President also leads the National Board's 12-member Executive Committee tasked with overseeing the organization's management and financial structures. The Executive Committee, working closely with ACLU Senior Staff, provides expertise and critical leadership on organizational and board matters. WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the ACLU President , the Confidential Assistant will be responsible for supporting the ACLU President's priorities and engagements. Day-to-day, this includes providing one-on-one support and serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the ACLU President . The Confidential Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion and must be able

  • Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Center for Liberty

    New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    unspecified $96K-$120K

    Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Center for Liberty New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for up to one or two year(s) . The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty of the National office in New York, NY or Washington, DC. seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. OVERVIEW The ACLU's Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU's legal work on reproductive freedom, LGBTQ rights and HIV, women's rights, freedom of religion and belief, and disability rights. It also encompasses the legal work of the ACLU to address the intersection of religious freedom and equal treatment, among other issues. We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 19, 2026 . This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Center Director, the Fellow may work on any number of issues that are priorities to the Center including : deepening the ACLU's veterans' rights docket, advancing the family regulation docket, and c