Career Opportunity
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT [WLOU-05]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Washington Legislative Office, D.C.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national nonprofit public organization, seeks applicants who are interested in a full-time position as a Legislative Assistant in the ACLU’s Washington National Office. The Legislative Assistant will work directly with ACLU Lobbyists on pending legislation and administrative proposals.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide both research and administrative assistance to two Lobbyists
• Track legislation by attending Congressional committee hearings
• Track mark-ups by using specialized congressional databases and the Internet
• Draft legislative fact sheets
• Prepare lobbying packets for use in congressional visits
• Research information for special projects and draft memoranda
• Proofread and prepare final copy of documents
• Represent ACLU at coalition meetings
• Draft letters to Congress and others
• Monitor pending legislation and Federal Register Notices to identify emerging civil liberties issues
• Respond to requests for information
• Handle routine administrative tasks/duties and mailing letters.
• Make meeting and travel arrangements and screen and route telephone calls
• Handle logistics for special functions including arrangements for space, caterers, setup, cleanup, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lobbyist and the Associate Director/Chief Legislative Counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years experience required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient with MS Office 2000 or IBM compatible computer software skills.
• Some knowledge of the legislative process and interest in civil liberties is helpful.

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, writing sample, and three references, complete with names, addresses and employment position by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [WLOU-05/WACLU] in subject line – or by mail to:

Human Resources
RE: [WLOU-05/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 August 20, 2008. 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.