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Dear Friends,
We have two exciting new job openings at the
ACLU-NJ. Please see the job descriptions below. The
Communications Specialist will handle the ACLU-NJ's
media affairs and publications. We'd love to fill
this position with a creative person who brings
strong writing/editing skills and media savvy. The
Receptionist & Administrative Assistant position
presents a great opportunity for a well-spoken and
personable individual who is looking to get his/her
foot in the door to non-profit or social justice
work.
Please note that we also still have an opening for
Racial Justice Attorney, and welcome additional
applicants.
Please circulate these descriptions far and wide.
Thanks,
Deborah
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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST |
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The ACLU of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) is a nonprofit
membership organization devoted to promoting and
defending civil rights and civil liberties, with
nearly 14,000 members across the state supporting
our legal, legislative and public education
programs. The ACLU-NJ has fourteen staff members
assisted by numerous volunteers in a fast-paced and
friendly office located in
Newark.
The Communications Specialist oversees most written
communications and media relations, working
cooperatively with staff and lay leaders to develop
public education strategies that enhance the
public's understanding and appreciation of
constitutional rights and the principles of freedom,
justice and equality. The Communications Specialist
is responsible to:
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Manage media relations, including maintaining
media contacts database, preparing press
releases and news conferences, developing media
strategies and pitching stories
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Track ACLU-NJ media interviews and appearances,
establish and maintain an easily accessible
archive of press coverage, prepare press
clipping compilations
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Respond to press calls; researching ACLU
positions, developing talking points or quotes,
and working with Executive Director to determine
the best spokesperson and message
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Develop and update content for the ACLU-NJ
website and oversee contributions of content to
external websites
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Develop and produce ACLU-NJ publications
including pamphlets, brochures, event promotions
and other materials
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Oversee production of our quarterly newsletter,
Civil Liberties Reporter, working
collaboratively with staff and lay leaders
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Produce and coordinate scheduling of occasional
advertising for media and event programs
Qualifications
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Excellent writing, speaking and analytic skills
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A strong understanding of civil liberties
issues, and the ability to explain ACLU
positions to the interested public
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Experience in public relations, journalism,
civil liberties law, or a related field
requiring significant writing and public
relations duties
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Proven skills in the development and production
of publications
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Ability to work successfully in a collaborative
setting, working with both volunteers and public
relations consultants to advance ACLU issues
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Ability to manage numerous concurrent projects
and work under tight deadlines
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Some overtime and some traveling within
New Jersey
may be required.
Compensation and Terms
The ACLU-NJ offers a generous and comprehensive
compensation and benefits package, commensurate with
experience and within parameters of the ACLU-NJ
compensation scale.
To
Apply
Send a letter of interest and résumé to:
Human Resources
Job ID 12551
ACLU-NJ
P.O.
Box 32159
Newark,
NJ
07102
Resumes reviewed upon receipt. Position will remain
open until the right person is found. Faxed or
e-mailed application materials will not be accepted.
The ACLU-NJ is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and encourages women, people of
color, persons with disabilities, and lesbians and
gay men to apply. |
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RECEPTIONIST AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT |
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The ACLU of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) is a nonprofit
membership organization devoted to promoting and
defending civil rights and civil liberties, with
nearly 14,000 members across the state supporting
our legal, legislative and public education
programs. The ACLU-NJ has fourteen staff members
assisted by numerous volunteers in a fast-paced and
friendly office located in
Newark.
The Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
provides front-desk reception and assists with
administrative needs of the office. Specific duties
and responsibilities include:
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Answer incoming phone calls, greet the public,
respond to general inquiries, transfer calls and
take messages.
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Fulfill requests for information about the ACLU
and its programs in response to inquiries by
mail, phone and e-mail. Assist staff and
volunteers with preparation of materials to take
to speaking engagements.
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Process daily incoming and outgoing mail,
including express documents and packages.
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Assist with the preparations for ACLU-NJ events.
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Organize and maintain inventory of the storage
room containing ACLU materials to ensure
materials are available when needed.
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Set-up the office for meetings including making
coffee or securing food for participants, and
after-meeting clean-up.
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Keep the conference room and kitchen area clean
and orderly.
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Provide general administrative support to staff
members and help facilitate the smooth running
of the office.
Qualifications
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Experience in office reception and
administrative tasks.
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Excellent phone manners.
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Strong verbal communication skills.
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Comfortable with various office equipment, copy
machine, computers, the Internet, and proficient
in Microsoft programs including Work, Excel and
Access.
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Detail oriented.
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Ability to work well in a fast-paced
environment.
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Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
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Spanish-speaking a plus.
Compensation and Terms
The ACLU-NJ offers a generous and comprehensive
compensation and benefits package, commensurate with
experience and within parameters of the ACLU-NJ
compensation scale.
To
Apply
Send a letter of interest and résumé to:
Human Resources
Job ID 22552
ACLU-NJ
P.O.
Box 32159
Newark,
NJ
07102
Resumes reviewed upon receipt. Position will remain
open until the right person is found. Faxed or
e-mailed application materials will not be accepted.
The ACLU-NJ is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and encourages women, people of
color, persons with disabilities, and lesbians and
gay men to apply. |
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RACIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM ATTORNEY |
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The American Civil Liberties Union of New
Jersey seeks applicants for a full-time
position of Racial Justice Program Attorney.
The Racial Justice Program Attorney works
under the supervision of the Legal Director
to litigate and oversee cases involving
racial justice issues, including in the
areas of voting rights, education, police
practices, discrimination in the criminal
justice system and prison and jail
conditions.
The American Civil Liberties Union of New
Jersey is a nonprofit membership
organization devoted to defending and
promoting civil rights and liberties. The
ACLU-NJ has a staff of 14 who are assisted
by numerous volunteers in our fast-paced and
friendly downtown
Newark
office.
Job Description
The Racial Justice Program Attorney is
responsible for developing strategies and
litigating race discrimination cases,
including legal research, drafting pleadings
and briefs, discovery and motion practice,
and trials and appeals in both state and
federal courts. The Racial Justice Program
Attorney will be responsible for conducting
litigation, working closely with and
supervising volunteer attorneys who serve as
cooperating attorneys in the Program's
litigation, and will often serve as
co-counsel with other public interest
attorneys.
Duties also include non-litigation advocacy,
including community outreach,
coalition-building, writing and publication
of reports, public speaking and media
interviews. The Racial Justice Program
Attorney will also participate in coalition
and public education efforts in conjunction
with ACLU organizing and communications
staff.
The Racial Justice Program Attorney will be
responsible for identifying legal rights
strategies in the areas of:
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Criminal Justice (address discriminatory
imposition of criminal justice sanctions
based on race and/or economic factors)
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Prisons & Jails (address inhumane
condition in prisons and jails)
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Discriminatory Police Practices and
Racial Profiling (advocate for data
collection to be used to push for
meaningful police accountability and
oversight)
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Voting Rights (address laws and
practices that disproportionately keep
non-whites from the polls)
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Immigrant Rights: (address issues
relating to ethnic profiling, detention,
local law enforcement of immigration
laws)
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Education (address issues involving
disparate treatment of poor and
non-whites in public schools, vouchers)
The Racial Justice Program Attorney will
also help expand the base of supporters of
the ACLU Racial Justice Program by working
with the Development staff to initiate and
implement special events and to build the
project's base of supporters. The Racial
Justice Program Attorney will also be
responsible for additional duties relating
to the work of the ACLU as may be required
by the Legal and Executive Directors. The
Racial Justice Program Attorney reports
directly to the Legal Director.
Qualifications
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Two years related litigation experience
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Strong understanding of and commitment
to civil liberties and racial justice
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Excellent organizational skills
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, including ability
to motivate and interact effectively
with people from different racial,
social and economic backgrounds
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Experience with volunteer-based programs
and managing volunteers
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Self-motivated, reliable, and skilled at
working as part of a team
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Public speaking skills and experience
desirable
Compensation and Terms
The ACLU-NJ offers a generous and
comprehensive compensation and benefits
package, commensurate with experience and
within parameters of the ACLU-NJ
compensation scale.
To Apply
Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources
Job ID 32553
ACLU-NJ
P.O. Box 32159
Newark,
NJ
07102
Faxed or e-mailed application materials will
not be accepted. Resumes reviewed upon
receipt. Position will remain open until the
right person is found.
The ACLU-NJ is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and encourages women,
people of color, persons with disabilities,
and lesbians and gay men to apply. |
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