American Civil Liberties Union

Visual Design Associate [Term-Limited]

New York, New York, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 70 days ago

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About the role

This is a t wo -year, term-limited position that begins in September 2026.
It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
The annual salary for this position is $89,020 (Level J), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Creative Content & Strategy, the Visual Design Associate will provide graphic design and visual editing support to the Development Department, ensuring fundraising teams have timely, high-quality, and audience-driven print and digital materials that enhance donors' connection to the ACLU's mission.
Design print and digital fundraising materials, including donor proposals, reports, presentations, recognition listings, event invitation suites, infographics, email graphics, and other marketing materials.
Provide other production support, including formatting, color proofing, preparing digital files, and coordinating with print houses and other external vendors as directed.
Self-starter adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and follow-through, including adherence to deadlines and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with overlapping deadlines.
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Visual Design Associate in the Development Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY.

Knowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS.
Knowledge of, or desire to learn about, the fundraising field and donor psychology.
Experience working at complex, fast-paced national or international nonprofits.
For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
We know that great people make a great organization.
Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
treats everyone equitably

The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay.
Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location.
The annual salary for this position is $89,020 (Level J), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY.
Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
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
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability.

The mission of the ACLU's Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union.
We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.

race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other charact

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