Director of Government Affairs

The role

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey seeks a Director of Government Affairs to join its growing Political Advocacy Department. This position is a senior member of the ACLU-NJ Political Advocacy team, responsible for developing and maintaining the organization’s strategic relationships across local, state, and federal government to advance and protect the ACLU-NJ’s civil liberties priorities.

What you'll do

• Develop, cultivate, and manage strategic relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, and executive branch officials at the local, state, and federal levels
• Serve as an external representative of the ACLU-NJ in meetings with legislators, congressional staff, and government agencies
• Advocate directly on behalf of the ACLU-NJ’s positions with legislators, their staff, and executive branch officials
• Represent the ACLU-NJ at legislative hearings, briefings, press events, lobby days, and other government-facing engagements
• Provide strategic counsel to the Political Director, Executive Director, and other senior leaders on government relations matters
• Supervise, mentor, and provide direction to junior staff and Policy Fellows as assigned

What it takes

• Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining effective, trust-based relationships with elected officials and government staff
• Experience working in, or directly with, New Jersey state government or the New Jersey legislature
• Experience in civil rights, social justice, nonprofit advocacy, or a mission-driven organization
• Experience with federal legislative or administrative advocacy
• Prior management or supervisory experience
• Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice, and alignment with the ACLU-NJ’s mission and values

What you'll bring

How we treat you

30 days paid time off, 12 office holidays and 16 health care leave days; medical, vision, and dental insurance; 20 weeks (100 days) paid family leave; life and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax transit benefits; and a 401(k) plan with employer match

How to apply

Apply directly on American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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