Senior Project Manager, National Campaigns

ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of  Senior Project Manager in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC or New York, NY . This is a  hybrid role  that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight  (8) days per month. This is a 3-year term-limited position. The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.    Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.    This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU). WHAT YOU'LL DO   The  Senior Project Manager  will report to the  Senior Director of National Campaigns .     YOUR DAY TO DAY Lead large and complex internal projects to advance key departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring all projects meet scope, budget, and timeline     Design and implement methods for tracking deliverables, schedules, and metrics for various projects   Manages systems for communication and collaboration so teams have the most up-to-date information and are connected to departmental goals    Develop, edit and collaborate across various communication mediums such as memos, newsletters, and presentation decks for internal and external audiences    Prepare, proofread, and edit documents/materials, including but not limited to internal communications, meeting agenda and notes, weekly reports, and dashboards      Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Senior Director of National Campaigns, and conduct research and prepare talking points for internal and external audiences, as needed   Draft correspondence and other materials as requested; respond to written and verbal inquiries, as directed   Partner closely with internal stakeholders from other national departments and affiliate staff to advance the goals of NPAD    Process and track budget-related matters, including procurement process and invoices    Maintain big-picture awareness of emerging opportunities, challenges, and trends across all issue areas.     Maintain awareness of the work to facilitate representation of the Department internally and externally   Exercise significant independent judgment to solve problems and determine creative solutions    Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and adjust priorities as necessary in order to adapt to changing external environment   Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned    This position requires flexibility in work schedule, including the ability to work nontraditional hours       FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL  Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts WHAT YOU'LL BRING Significant experience with project management and/or internal communications    Strong understanding of advocacy campaign operations   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong understanding of grammar, spelling punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure proper and efficient writing   Excellent research and analytical skills    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously handle many tasks; work efficiently, meeting multiple deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure    Strategic and creative thinker with a proactive, positive approach to work   Highly organized with strong attention to detail    Ability to exercise a high level of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity    Ability to develop compelling content through various mediums, including PowerPoint     Experience with graphic design, a plus    Experience with advocacy on both issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, a plus    Experience with legislative and administrative advocacy, a plus    Experience with grassroots organizing, a plus    Fluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plus    Willingness to travel     COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $128,294 ( Level G ), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY.  Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.   For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establish