CAPITAL PUNISHMENT ORGANIZERS

The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana (ACLU-MT) invites applications for Capital Punishment organizers to be based in Helena and to work statewide.

Through a statewide program of public advocacy and public policy work, the Montana Abolition Coalition and coalition member ACLU-MT sponsor a program focused on the unfairness and arbitrariness of capital punishment while working toward its ultimate goal of abolishing the death penalty.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction and supervision of the ACLU-MT’s director and the Montana Abolition Coalition’s Coordinator, the Capital Punishment Organizer will play an important role in public education and advocacy regarding the death penalty. Primary responsibilities will be:

• Work with ACLU’s constituency and other coalition partner groups to organize and mobilize their members. ACLU’s Capital Punishment Organizer will be targeting work with Montana’s tribal nations.
• Identify important and persuasive issues within partner groups.
• Assist in the development of public education and outreach materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to mobilize coalition partners to eliminate the death penalty in Montana
• Conduct extensive outreach within partner organizations
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to participate in local events, letter to the editor campaigns, opinion editorials, statewide tours and other Coalition activities.
• Assist in the planning and execution of special events and campaigns designed to educate the public about the flaws in the criminal justice system, and to build support for efforts to eliminate the death penalty.
• Represent the Coalition before community groups
• Maintain organized records of public education and advocacy activities
• Assist with strengthening and nurturing alliances against capital punishment with diverse membership including American Indian tribes, communities of faith, victims’ rights organizations, and other interest groups.

Legislative work:

• Assist in Coalition activities before, during and after the legislative session.
• Support Coalition efforts to advance the legislative agenda.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to participate in legislative lobbying activities.
• Assist in coordinating hearing preparation and preparing testimony.
• Recruit, prepare and assist other spokespersons to present testimony before legislative bodies and to individual legislators.

Other activities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong commitment to and understanding of the Coalition’s objectives regarding capital punishment.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of 2 years experience with grassroots organizing and outreach education, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A willingness and ability to speak in public and to facilitate meetings and trainings.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• A willingness to travel within the state and to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Prior experience working with tribal nations or a member of an American Indian tribe is preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public interest issues, please submit a letter of interest (with salary requirements) and current résumé by email or by mail to:

Capital Punishment Organizer Position
ACLU - Montana
PO Box 1317
Helena, MT 59624
Or
email to: cathyd@aclumontana.org

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.

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