The ACLU of Texas is looking to hire a Field Engagement Director responsible for building and effectively utilizing an activist base of ACLU members and allies..To apply, please email applications to jobs@aclutx.org, Attn: Director of Field Engagement.
Job Description: https://www.aclutx.org/en/jobs/field-engagement-director
Location
Houston, TX
Summary
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU of Texas) is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU advances its goals through legal and legislative advocacy, media and public awareness efforts, information and training, membership mobilization, and coalition work. Its staff of nearly 70 employees and more than 10,000 volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly, and professional environment. Established in 1938, the ACLU of Texas is based in Houston but with offices in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas and El Paso. It is among the 10 largest affiliates of the nationwide ACLU.
The Field Engagement Director is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for building and effectively utilizing an activist base of ACLU members and allies. The director is responsible for enhancing the overall political capacity and effectiveness of the organization on high-impact campaigns on specific issues, involving a combination of legal, legislative, public education and organizing strategies. The successful candidate will work in concert with the Communications, Policy and Legal departments and support and inspire ACLU members, donors and volunteers and build bi-partisan alliances with other stakeholders.
Leading a team of 10 professionals, the Field Engagement Director works under the supervision of the Executive Director and in close collaboration with other staff, including the Policy, Legal, Communications, Development and Deputy Directors.
Application Procedure
To apply, email a letter of application, resume and an autobiographical essay no longer than two pages. The essay should cover something that is not apparent from a resume.
E-mail Information:
jobs@aclutx.org
Attn: Director of Field Engagement
Deadline
Applicants will be reviewed beginning the week of August 5th with a goal of identifying the successful candidate by September 16th.
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