April 2008
EVENTS & PROGRAMS MANAGER
(Full-time)

The ACLU of Washington Foundation is a non-profit public interest organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties. Its staff of 30 employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office. The Events and Program Manager is one of four staff members in the Communications Department. The position produces a variety of annual events and manages a growing student education project, outreach programs for young professionals, the Speaker Bureau, and other communications projects. The position reports to the Communications Director and works collaboratively with other staff members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Events. Organize, manage, and execute yearly ACLU events, which currently include the Annual Membership Conference, the Student Conference on Civil Liberties, and occasional one-time events: Oversee the design, production and mailing of invitations and materials, arrange for speakers and volunteers, handle facilities arrangements, logistics, budget, and all the details of successful events. Assist other staff with the production of the annual Bill of Rights Celebration Dinner. The events manager will be working both independently and in collaboration with other departments.

Student Education Project. Coordinate and expand outreach programs to teachers and students: Maintain and expand statewide database of interested educators and manage a distribution list for teachers. Produce conferences for high school students and a daylong class for teachers, and work with Communications Director on their content. Develop and maintain contacts with school groups, and make presentations on resources available through the ACLU. Coordinate other special projects for students and teachers, as assigned.

Speaker Program. Manage Speaker Bureau: Coordinate arrangements for speaking engagements to school and community groups, organize trainings, and assist in planning and evaluation. Promote and market Speaker Bureau to community groups.

Young Professionals Programs. Help design as well as implement new activities to increase involvement of post-college ACLU supporters and potential supporters in their 20s & 30s. Coordinate productions of ACLU-sponsored events aimed at younger adults. Arrange for ACLU presentations targeting younger adults at law firms, tech companies, and community groups. Devise ways to increase appeal to younger adults of regularly scheduled ACLU events.

Interns and Volunteers. Recruit, train, and supervise interns in the Communications Department. Manage Communications Department volunteer involvement with events.

Other responsibilities. Handle other projects related to advancing public understanding of civil liberties as assigned. Attend ACLU events and occasional community functions. Help ensure smooth and effective office operations. Assist the Communications Director as needed, and work as a supportive team member on Communications Department projects. Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant experience in successful event management and in handling multiple projects simultaneously. Strong ability to manage details and follow-through for projects with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, vendors, and Board members. Ability to represent the ACLU effectively before the general public. Solid writing skills for the preparation letters.
• Demonstrated administrative skills, including word processing, keeping organized files, and problem solving. Experience in supervising volunteers and working cooperatively with external groups.
• A confident, professional, and outgoing presentation. A history of reliability, conscientiousness, and timeliness.
• Proven experience in juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent and concurrent deadlines. Willingness to take on new tasks as the responsibilities of the position evolve.
• Strong support of the ACLU and familiarity with civil rights and civil liberties issues.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
• Ability to work occasional overtime or irregular hours.
• Driver’s license and car.
• B.A. or equivalent and minimum two years of relevant, professional-level work experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. Excellent benefits package is provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply send a letter of application that mentions where you saw this posting, a resume and cover letter to:

Communications Screening Committee
ACLU of Washington Foundation
705 2^nd Avenue, 3^rd Fl.
Seattle, WA 98104

The ACLU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of every race, creed, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.