Overview

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduate-level degree holders passionate about strategy, organizational leadership, innovation, public policy, and advancing civil rights.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform a wide range of strategic and operational responsibilities, including:

Leading Special Projects

Develop innovative organizational initiatives in partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer.
Manage projects from concept development through implementation and evaluation.
Coordinate projects involving multiple departments and senior leaders.
Produce high-quality reports, presentations, strategic briefs, and executive materials.
Ensure projects are completed on time while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Future Forecasting and Strategic Analysis

Analyzing national and global trends affecting civil rights and civil liberties.
Preparing strategic forecasting reports for executive leadership and the Board.
Organizing the quarterly “Leadership Insights” speaker series.
Identifying nationally recognized experts to engage senior leadership.
Facilitating strategic discussions and documenting key organizational insights.

Supporting the 2030 Strategic Plan

Supporting organizational and departmental strategic planning.
Conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
Analyzing internal organizational data.
Reviewing survey findings and policy research.
Preparing strategic reports for executive decision-making.
Monitoring organizational progress through quarterly and annual evaluations.

Leadership Engagement

Coordinate several leadership events, including quarterly Strategy Office retreats and annual senior leadership retreats.
Develop meeting agendas and facilitate strategy sessions.
Coordinate external guest speakers.

Requirements

Outstanding project management skills.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, multi-step formulas, financial models, and data management.
Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint proficiency.
Excellent analytical thinking.
Ability to synthesize complex information into executive-level recommendations.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-impact work environment.

Benefits

Annual salary of $142,694 (New York rate).
Hybrid working arrangement.
Generous paid time off.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Gender-affirming healthcare.
Fertility treatment benefits.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
Annual professional development funding.
Internal training programs and career development workshops.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in either New York, NY or Washington, DC.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application through the official ACLU Careers portal and ensure all required documents are uploaded before the priority deadline.

Deadline

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit their applications by July 12, 2026. Early applications are strongly encouraged due to the competitive nature of this opportunity.