The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU-GA) seeks a dynamic, experienced, chief executive to lead and significantly expand a civil liberties agenda throughout the state. One of the 50 affiliates of the National ACLU, the ACLU-GA is one of the state’s premier public advocacy organizations. We are a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that employs litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education and communications to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional issues, including individual rights and freedoms, freedom of speech, racial justice, rights to privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, immigrant rights and other important freedoms. With a combined budget of $620,000 and approximately 4,500 card-carrying members and donors, the ACLU-GA is led by approximately a 14 member Board of Directors and a staff of 4.
The ACLU of Georgia is positioned for growth. We are seeking an entrepreneurial leader to grow our staff, our reach and impact building on our history of successes in the court room as well as our work to advance the cause of civil liberties in the state of Georgia, with emphasis on racial justice, the rights of free speech, free press, free assembly, freedom of religion and due process of law.
The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer of the ACLU-GA, with primary responsibility for managing the organization’s day-to-day activities and operations, leading the organization’s fund development efforts, directing the work of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the ACLU-GA. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that its internal and external communications, fund development, and programs are meeting the current and emergent needs and interests of its constituents.
The Executive Director will have a working knowledge of civil liberties issues and policies and be a leader and manager who is adept at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. The individual must be an outstanding communicator who is able to convey effectively the mission and activities of the ACLU-GA to a variety of constituencies, as well as to the broader public.
Diversified Search in Atlanta, GA has been retained to assist the ACLU of Georgia in this recruitment. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a short, two-page business writing sample to: ACLU-GA@divsearch.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to indicate so in their e-mail.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
The ACLU of Georgia comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia and the ACLU Foundation of Georgia to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. Both entities have the same overall mission, and share office space and employees.