Date Posted:
April 25, 2026
Position Title:
Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power
Office/Company:
ACLU
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05455
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$229,096.00 (Level C2)
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power in the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C.Work closely with Divisions within NPAD, including Policy & Government Affairs and Organizing, and ACLU affiliates to chart the course for the ACLU’s abuse of power portfolio, and other civil rights and civil liberties issues-related federal campaigns within the National Political Advocacy Department.Proven track record in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience at the national/federal level — campaign management experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Divisions within NPAD, including Policy & Government Affairs and Organizing, and ACLU affiliates to chart the course for the ACLU’s abuse of power portfolio, and other civil rights and civil liberties issues-related federal campaigns within the National Political Advocacy Department.
• Support and consult with the State Campaigns Division and ACLU affiliates on identifying and executing on civil rights and civil liberties issues-related, state-based campaigns to the extent that they overlap with federal/national campaigns.
• Lead a cross-functional team charged with developing campaign goals, strategies, and budgets to reach political/policy outcomes.
• Responsible for achieving legislative and administrative victories that advance civil rights and civil liberties issues at the national/federal level, while building the ACLU’s power.
• Identify areas of work that should be prioritized by the team, as well as campaigns and initiatives in response to unexpected, significant developments.
• In partnership with Policy & Government Affairs, develop and maintain relationships with key allies and partner organizations to further political advocacy goals.
Qualifications:
• Proven track record in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience at the national/federal level — campaign management experience strongly preferred.
• Decisive in strategic planning but aware of a changing environment and maintains needed flexibility.
• The vision and skills to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the Division.
• The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; capacity to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
• A leader viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; acts in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.
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