ACLU-NC Organizing Director

Organizing Director

The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) seeks an Organizing Director to develop and manage a robust and non-partisan organizing infrastructure to defend and strengthen the civil liberties and civil rights of all North Carolinians. The ACLU-NC has adopted a "campaign" approach for its work, focused on pursuing specific integrated advocacy campaigns and projects to achieve measurable goals while building the long-term political and community power of the ACLU to defend, protect, and strengthen civil liberties and civil rights across the state.

A member of the ACLU-NC's leadership team, the Organizing Director will report directly to the Chief Program Officer, and will work in close partnership with the Policy & Advocacy, Communications, Legal, and Development directors and staff to execute the ACLU-NC's integrated advocacy campaigns and projects on priority issues including voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, and criminal legal system transformation. The Organizing Director will also oversee the hiring and direct supervision of other staff in the department.

The Organizing Director will design and implement comprehensive field plans and other organizing tactics to further the ACLU-NC's strategic priorities. This includes recruiting and developing volunteer leaders; organizing and facilitating volunteer trainings, canvasses, and phone banks to mobilize volunteers in service of campaigns; aligning goals and strategies with the needs of impacted communities; mobilizing grassroots support to influence decision-makers; and working closely with ACLU-NC coalition partners and staff at ACLU-National.

The ideal candidate has significant experience managing field programs and working on electoral campaigns. They also have experience supervising full-time staff, are a detail-oriented and creative problem-solver, and can effectively manage competing priorities. This position will require travel throughout North Carolina, but the candidate should be based in or around Durham, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with People and Culture Director on the recruitment and hiring of organizing program staff
• Manage organizing staff, including by developing detailed workplans, conducting weekly one-on-one meetings, and providing guidance and regular feedback
• Design and implement a metrics-based reporting system to scale and track the department's progress to goals, produce reports, and adjust plans as necessary
• Develop, implement, and monitor the organizing department's budget and ensure resources are used responsibly and effectively
• Represent the ACLU-NC at public meetings and events and engage in public speaking with ACLU members, non-member supporters, and other members of the public to effectively communicate the work of the organization
• Demonstrate accountable leadership by actively supporting team member development, identifying opportunities for growth and fostering trust through open feedback and shared commitment to progress

Campaign Planning and Execution

Capacity Building and Management

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You are welcome here! The ACLU-NC is committed to an inclusive work environment that reflects the population that we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an organization where all employees and North Carolinians can be proud. We eagerly anticipate applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, parental status, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

The salary range for this position is from $101,000 to $107,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits include but are not limited to :

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Applications may be submitted via this link and should include a