Deputy Director of National Organizing
Quick answer
The ACLU is hiring a hybrid Washington, DC-based Deputy Director of National Organizing paying $196,369 to lead programmatic organizing efforts and build grassroots power across critical civil liberties issues.
- Role
- Deputy Director of National Organizing
- Organization
- ACLU
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $196,369
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The ACLU is seeking a Deputy Director of National Organizing to lead programmatic organizing efforts across diverse movement spaces, including mass mobilization and campus organizing. This leadership role involves managing staff and consultants, representing the organization in high-level coalitions, and collaborating with national departments and state affiliates. The position focuses on building durable infrastructure to advance critical civil liberties issues like reproductive freedom, voting rights, and criminal justice reform.
What you'll do
- Lead and oversee a portfolio of programmatic organizing work across multiple geographies.
- Manage and support the professional growth of senior staff and consultants.
- Represent the ACLU at senior coalition tables and national movement spaces.
- Develop and execute strategies for mass mobilization and constituency-based organizing.
- Collaborate with communications staff to drive earned media for organizing projects.
What it takes
- Proven experience in designing and leading large-scale programmatic organizing campaigns.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing senior-level staff and consultants.
- Expertise in coalition building and representing organizations in professional movement spaces.
- Ability to analyze political developments and translate them into strategic organizing actions.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in professional practice.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous paid time-off policy, comprehensive healthcare (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 location and schedule for this role?
This position is based in Washington, DC, and is a hybrid role requiring at least two days in the office per week.
What is the compensation for this position?
The annual salary for this role is $196,369, which is based on the organization's Level D pay structure for the New York location.
Does this role involve travel?
Yes, this position requires flexibility to travel nationally as program demands arise.
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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