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Deputy Chapter Director, Nassau and Suffolk Chapters

Position: Deputy Chapter Director, Nassau and Suffolk Chapters

Salary Range: $35,000-$50,000 (commensurate with experience)

Location: Central Islip, New York

About the NYCLU

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s foremost defenders of civil liberties and civil rights. Founded in 1951 as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), we are a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with eight chapters and regional offices and nearly 80,000 members and supporters across the state.

Our mission is to defend and promote the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill of Rights, the U.S. Constitution, and the New York Constitution, including freedom of speech and religion, and the right to privacy, equality and due process of law for all New Yorkers.

Description
The NYCLU seeks well-qualified candidates for the full-time position of Deputy Chapter Director for Nassau and Suffolk County Chapters. Reporting to the Chapter Director for Nassau and Suffolk County Chapters, the Deputy Director will work with local advocacy groups, statewide NYCLU staff, and members of our local volunteer advisory boards to maintain a strong civil liberties voice on Long Island. The NYCLU Long Island chapters tackle a vast array of issues, including education rights, free speech rights, reproductive rights, immigrants’ rights, police reform, mass incarceration, LGBTQ rights, privacy, and racial justice.

The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, energetic, multi-tasking work temperament with a passion for and knowledge of civil liberties issues. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds, but candidates with experience in the following areas may be especially qualified for this position: constituent services, community organizing, political or labor organizing, education, social work, law or legal services, policy analysis, social science, journalism, public relations.

Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Chapter Director, monitor and respond to civil liberties concerns using a range of strategies, including public education, community organizing, lobbying, public events and rallies, building partnerships, and writing and delivering public testimony.
Identify and cultivate community members, volunteers, elected officials, and influencers to support NYCLU’s Long Island work. Recruit and sustain NYCLU members and supporters through event planning, outreach, and visibility in the region.
Respond to and refer calls for legal assistance, identify and match intakes to NYCLU priorities and mission, and work with legal and advocacy staff to identify appropriate remedies.
Assist in managing a small office, including supervising volunteers and interns, interfacing with the public, and maintaining office equipment and inventory.
Act as a local representative, spokesperson, and “eyes and ears” of the NYCLU.

Experience and Qualifications:
Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to a vehicle;
A Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education or experience;
A demonstrated passion for civil liberties/civil rights;
Willingness and availability to work weekends and/or evenings;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Skype;
Familiarity with or significant ties to Long Island a plus;
Fluency in Spanish a plus.

How to Apply
Submissions that don’t meet these requirements will not be considered: Submit a resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample to jobs@nyclu.org, with Long Island Deputy Director in the subject line. Documents must be in Word or PDF format. Your cover letter and/or resume must indicate the following: your salary requirements, how you learned of this position, whether you live in or would be willing to relocate to Long Island, and any of the listed qualifications that you possess.

We will accept applications until the position is filled. Qualified candidates may be asked to submit additional information, including performance samples and references.

The NYCLU is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the diversity of the population that we serve at all levels within the organization.