Organizing Strategist

About The Job The ACLU seeks applicants for the full‑time position of Temporary Organizing Strategist in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National Office. This 18‑month term‑limited position is eligible for remote work in the United States. The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy across core issues such as Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and others. What You'll Do Design and lead complex, multi‑tooled organizing strategies in partnership with ACLU affiliates to respond to federal immigration enforcement actions from planning to execution. Assist with research, story gathering and analysis to further the organization’s communication, policy and legal goals around immigration enforcement and other priorities. Develop organizing goals, plans, strategies, tactics and budgets to serve the organization’s concrete political/policy outcomes. Deploy key organizing tactics in partnership with ACLU affiliates including phone banking, text banking, rallies, marches, story collection and social media engagement. Collaborate with policy counsels and campaign strategists to develop and integrate organizing plans into broader campaign strategies. Execute on‑ground organizing meetings and events in priority jurisdictions in partnership with ACLU affiliates. Track program progress to goal and metrics through standardized reporting. Produce compelling call and text scripts for priority campaigns. Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, retention and mobilization across multiple platforms. Develop and implement new volunteer team structures and systems. Set and track volunteer team goals and activities. Leverage organizing tools effectively for volunteer engagement. Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned. Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting priorities based on the changing external environment. Work flexible schedule and location, including national travel and non‑traditional hours. What You'll Bring Significant experience in political, electoral, advocacy and/or issue campaigns as a campaign manager, political director, field director or equivalent. Proven success in grassroots organizing, volunteer recruitment and management, and issue advocacy. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience with earned media strategies. Experience working in and navigating coalition spaces. Ability to assess needs and recommend resource allocation. Excellence in analyzing complex concepts and presenting clear recommendations. Strong independent work ethic and team collaboration skills. Superior analytical, writing and organizational abilities. Access to a major airport and ability to travel substantially. Compensation The annual salary for this position is $123,360 (Level G), reflecting a position based in New York, NY. Salaries may adjust for work outside the listed location. Benefits Generous paid time‑off policy. Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender‑affirming care & fertility treatment). 401(k) plan with employer match. Annual professional development funds and internal training programs. OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU. We 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. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please email for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr