Organizer/Senior Organizer

Position: Organizer/Senior Organizer

Department: Interdepartmental: Field Department/Racial Justice Center

Terms of Employment: Full-Time/Exempt/Union 2320 Position (NYCLU staff is currently working in a hybrid model; 8 days per month in-person days will be required)

Location: Central New York Regional Office

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until June 27, 2025.

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: www.nyclu.org.

DEI VISION STATEMENT

The NYCLU affirmatively values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization; and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve and actively recruit people of color, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The NYCLU seeks an experienced, innovative, and dynamic Organizer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced organization and can skillfully design, implement and/or support the NYCLU approaches to a broad docket of civil rights and civil liberties issues. The CNY Organizer is an equally shared interdepartmental position that reports to the Assistant Director of the Field Department and the Director of the Racial Justice Center. The CNY Organizer accomplishes a varied range of tasks to support the NYCLU's mission and strategic priorities and as part of the NYCLU's interdisciplinary approach to culture change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A demonstrated commitment to working with key stakeholders, coalition and community partners.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively manage a campaign, project or related efforts.
• A demonstrated commitment to the goals and priorities of the NYCLU or other related public service.
• Self-motivation and an ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred or 3 years of experience in a similar or related field.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plays an integral role in supporting the organizing needs under the direction of the Racial Justice Center and Field Department.
• Build relationships with grassroots groups, communities, advocacy organizations, and government agencies.
• Convening public education and organizing events, such as rallies, community forums, lobby visits.
• Participating in public discourse by testifying at public hearings, community events, news conferences and media.
• Contributes to the development of public education materials and workshops, including contributing to and/or editing blogs, public letters, reports.
• Contribute to the administrative management of the Central New York Regional office.
• Implement and lead a volunteer engagement program.
• Actively support the NYCLU's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Additional responsibilities will be required of Senior Organizers, including but not limited to advising other staff on organizing strategies and supporting administrative management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an interdepartmental position, with 50% dedicated to the Field department that focuses on statewide NYCLU priority issues and 50% of your time will be allocated to the priority issues for the Racial Justice Center. Most work is performed during normal business hours but may require evening and weekends, some travel within New York State is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter that includes your unique qualifications for this position, and where or how you learned of this job posting via https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3302403/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/OrganizerSenior-Organizer If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF.

The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail Director of Human Resources Lisa DeCicco at ldecicco@nyclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

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