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Senior Advisor to Chief Political Officer

LocationWashington, D.C. or New York, NY
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Posted1mo ago
Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is hiring a senior advisor to the chief political officer in Washington, D.C. or New York, NY, paying $229,096 (Level C2) for a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

Role
Senior Advisor to Chief Political Officer
Organization
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Location
Washington, D.C. or New York, NY
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Compensation
$229,096 (Level C2)
Category
Policy & Advocacy

The role

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Advisor to Chief Political Officer in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. or New York, NY. This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

What you'll do

  • Ensure departments' activities align with the CPAO’s vision
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CPAO
  • Strategically manage the CPAO’s time and prepare materials
  • Keep track of the CPAO’s to-do list and next steps
  • Support CPAO in maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders
  • Oversee the execution of key strategic initiatives

What it takes

  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing large, complex projects
  • Excellent facilitation and diplomacy skills
  • Ability to manage and oversee multiple, complex workstreams
  • Proven problem solver and ability to handle difficult situations
  • Experience supporting people and teams in an organization of similar size, scale, and scope
  • Outstanding relationship builder who uses influence effectively

What you'll bring

Strategic planning and executionLeadership and managementRelationship building and influenceCommunication and facilitationProblem solving and decision makingTeam management and development

How we treat you

Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy, comprehensive healthcare benefits, plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match, support for employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, D.C. or New York, NY.

What is the compensation?

The annual salary for this position is $229,096 (Level C2).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include experience in managing large, complex projects, excellent facilitation and diplomacy skills, and proven problem-solving abilities.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the ACLU's career portal.

Is the job remote?

This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

How to apply

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

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