Confidential Assistant, Program, Strategy and Culture
Quick answer
The ACLU is hiring a hybrid Confidential Assistant in New York, NY, paying $99,493 to provide executive support and manage logistics for the Program, Strategy and Culture department.
- Role
- Confidential Assistant, Program, Strategy and Culture
- Organization
- ACLU
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $99,493
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The ACLU is seeking a Confidential Assistant for the Executive Department in New York, NY, to provide high-level administrative and logistical support to the Deputy Executive Director. This role serves as a critical thought partner and gatekeeper, managing calendars, projects, and stakeholder communications to ensure organizational alignment. The position requires a proactive professional capable of handling sensitive matters with discretion and supporting the department’s strategic initiatives. It is a hybrid role requiring attendance in the New York office two days per week.
What you'll do
- Manage the Deputy Executive Director's calendar and prioritize high-impact inquiries.
- Support Executive department budget preparation and vendor contract processing.
- Serve as the primary liaison between internal/external stakeholders and the Deputy Executive Director.
- Develop communications, including talking points, memos, reports, and presentations.
- Project manage special initiatives across program, strategy, and culture portfolios.
What it takes
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management skills.
- Ability to exercise high levels of discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the ACLU and principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous paid time-off policy, comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, parental leave, gender-affirming care, fertility treatment), 401k plan with employer match, and annual professional development funds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the work setup for this position?
This is a hybrid role based in New York, NY, requiring in-office attendance two days per week or eight days per month.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual salary for this position is $99,493, which is the established rate for this role based in the New York location.
What kind of experience is required?
Successful candidates will have strong project management skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and experience providing high-level administrative and logistical support.
How to apply
Apply directly on ACLU's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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