Career Opportunity
STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT [WLOU-20]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Washington Legislative Office, DC

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national not-for-profit public interest organization, invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of State Legislative Assistant. The State Legislative Assistant will work in the organization’s Washington Legislative Office under the supervision of the State Legislative Counsel.

The State Legislative Assistant will assist the State Legislative Counsel in writing and editing documents, tracking state-level legislation, researching policy and legislative issues, communicating with ACLU affiliates and state-level elected officials, and providing logistical support for State Legislative Counsel and Assistant State Legislative Counsel.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, write, edit and coordinate projects for the State Legislative Counsel, including articles, letters, publications, presentations, and interdepartmental documents.
• Conduct in-depth policy and legislative research.
• Monitor state legislative developments by reviewing electronic newsletters devoted to state legislative activity.
• Draft memoranda or policy documents under State Legislative Counsel supervision.
• Coordinate with other ACLU departments, programs and affiliates as well as coalition partners regarding state legislative matters.
• Support State Legislative Counsel at off and on-site events including affiliate visits, coalition meetings, and conferences.
• Assist State Legislative Counsel with administrative matters including coordinating and scheduling meetings, conference calls, travel arrangements, conference attendance, appointments, correspondence and telephone inquiries.
• Work with other ACLU staff to serve the Washington Legislative Office’s needs as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required by the State Legislative Counsel.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of related experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year writing and research experience preferred.
• Outstanding writing skills, including ability to adapt writing style as appropriate and communicate complex civil liberties issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously, often under strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and current state-level liberties issues.
• Excellent research skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Commitment to ACLU goals and a strong interest in current state-level civil liberties issues.

COMPENSATION:
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public interest issues, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), resume and writing sample by email to hrjobs@aclu.org or by mail to:

Human Resources
RE: [WLOU-20/WACLU]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18^th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not be before March 30, 2008 2006. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.