ACLU of Georgia

ACLU of Georgia

Policy Counsel/Policy Advocate

Atlanta, Georgia · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$90kDetected 21 days ago
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About the role

  • As the state affiliate of the national ACLU, our mission is to preserve and expand the individual rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, the Georgia Constitution, and related civil rights laws.
  • The Policy Counsel/Policy Advocate will play a key role in advancing the ACLU-GA's legislative priorities by drafting materials to articulate ACLU-GA's policy positions to various audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze key bills, manage advocacy campaigns, and develop legislative materials.
  • Work closely with the Policy & Advocacy Director to develop and refine policy strategies.
  • Provide clear, concise legislative analysis to support advocacy efforts that align with the ACLU-GA's mission.
  • Ensure these materials are well-researched, accessible, and effectively convey the organization's stances to policymakers, the public, and coalition partners.
  • Deliver testimony and public comment in front of legislative bodies on priority issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure cohesive advocacy efforts.
  • Support the Policy & Advocacy Director by preparing legislative materials, testimonials and briefs for meetings with legislators.
  • Build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff and engage them on priority issues.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (J.D., M.P.P.) or equivalent experience in policy analysis, legal advocacy, or legislative work.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience, including 1-2 years of experience with legislative drafting, lobbying, or policy development.
  • Experience working in political, legal, or governmental settings, with a strong understanding of public policy and legislative processes.
  • Staff are required to work in person at the Atlanta office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week.

Skills

  • Familiarity with state, county, and municipal legislative processes in Georgia.
  • Experience drafting factsheets, policy briefs, memos, talking points, speeches, and testimony to communicate policy positions effectively.
  • Expertise in managing legislative advocacy efforts.
  • Ability to critically assess legislative developments and provide expert recommendations to advance ACLU-GA's policy goals.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with platforms like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Asana.
  • Familiarity with legislative tracking software like Fast Democracy.
  • Ability to work long hours and commute to meetings and events throughout the state, as needed.
  • A demonstrable commitment to civil liberties and civil rights.
  • Ability to work with and center historically marginalized or oppressed communities of different cultures and backgrounds.

Compensation

  • The ACLU of Georgia offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLUGA's compensation scale.
  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Qualified Student Loan Payment Match
  • from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
  • orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship,
  • The ACLUF-GA encourages applications

Benefits

  • Collaborate with other departments within the ACLU to ensure that legislative advocacy is integrated with legal strategies, public education, and community engagement.
  • Excellent benefits include paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • medical, vision and dental insurance
  • life and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement.
  • disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction.

Equal opportunity

  • The ACLU Foundation of Georgia is an equal opportunity / fair chance employer.
  • The ACLU Foundation of Georgia is an equal opportunity / fair chance employer. We value
  • a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLUF-GA encourages applications
  • a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

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