Project Manager

Summary

Join the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as a Temporary Project Manager in the National Political Advocacy Department! This 9-month, remote-eligible position focuses on coordinating the Firewall Campaign and other special projects. You will manage project timelines, track deliverables, and ensure projects meet quality standards. Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills are essential. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. The annual salary is $104,593 (Level H), potentially adjusted based on location. The ACLU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
• Possess exceptional organizational, planning and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects and coordinate collaborative work processes involving multiple stakeholders
• Possess flexibility to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources; organizing and prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need
• Possess ability to work proactively in an ambiguous, dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Possess a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel), and project management software or tools (e.g. Asana)
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Be highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to exercise a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and professional integrity
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be a creative, critical, strategic thinker who is self-motivated, possessing the ability to operate as well independently as part of a team
• Possess strong analytical and reasoning skills, comfortability with Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead project coordinator for the Firewall Campaign and other special projects and assignments tasked by the Director of State Campaigns
• Organize project workstreams, establish and manage timelines, identify risks, manage roles and progress to goals, drive accountability, gain the cooperation of others, assist in resolving potential conflicts, and manage internal communications
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, providing a clear historical record of decisions, systems, procedures and communications involved in each project's completion
• Track execution and implementation of key tasks
• Design and implement methods for tracking deliverables, schedules, and metrics for projects, providing clear tasks and accountability for project leaders and team members to ensure deliverables adhere to internal quality standards
• Execute specific tasks within projects, including drafting communications and meeting agendas, systems build-out and testing, managing procurement processes, and creating project evaluation and presentation materials
• Take notes and share internal updates across multiple forums with project leadership, departmental leadership. Provide the Director and other department leadership regular updates on the progress of projects
• Maintain a relationship management database to facilitate smooth navigation of partnerships, coalitions, and relationships with other advocacy, community, grassroots, grass tops, and movement organizations
• Serve as the primary liaison to staff across NPAD supporting the Firewall campaign facilitating internal communications and adherence to workstream objectives and deliverables, reporting requirements, and timelines
• Develop agendas, analyses, and materials for team meetings; manage follow-up to key decisions directly with staff
• Support the Director of State Campaigns by developing critical communications such as talking points, memos, emails, documents and presentations in preparation for important internal and external meetings
• Manage systems for communication and collaboration so National and Affiliate staff have the most up-to-date information, feel connected to the larger team and mission, and interconnectedness of projects are realized and leveraged
• Build relationships and foster a sense of team in a high-performing work atmosphere

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with issue advocacy at the federal, state, or local level

Benefits

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• 401k plan and employer match
• Annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops