The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska seeks a Civic Engagement Specialist who is dynamic, mission-driven, and committed to advancing the civil rights and liberties of the people of Alaska. We are actively striving to grow our staff with individuals who are connected to the community and share our passion for civil rights and justice.
The ACLU of Alaska’s Civic Engagement Specialist will support the organization’s mission to defend and protect the civil rights of Alaskans. The Civic Engagement Manager will assist in our efforts to build long-term power through volunteer engagement and training. As such, the position will engage and train Alaskans to advocate for their own rights, how to effectively reach decision-makers, and how to prepare information and resources to effectively advocate for their community. We aim to equip Alaskans with the tools necessary to effectively advocate for their rights.
The Civic Engagement Specialist will have significant public-facing duties. Reliable transportation is necessary. The expected start date is on or around May 1, 2025.
Specific responsibilities include:
Volunteer Management
- Coordinating volunteer projects and opportunities across various ACLU of Alaska issue areas.
- Consistently communicating with volunteers and supplying them with tools for success while supporting ACLU of Alaska work.
Advocacy growth and data management
- Grow the number of Alaskans who are connected to the ACLU of Alaska and statewide efforts for civil rights
- Maintain our database of contact information for Alaskans who are connected to the ACLU of Alaska through advocacy, volunteering, giving and more.
- Find creative ways to reach Alaskans in rural areas and share relevant ACLU of Alaska information and resources.
Direct engagement and outreach
- Manage the “Know Your Rights” series, including presentations, webinars, and print and digital resource packets for the general public.
- Design and facilitate educational opportunities for civic engagement with various stakeholders in the statewide community.
- Lead tabling efforts at community events and coordinate ACLU of Alaska’s presence and role to support local partners.
The Civic Engagement Specialist must demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:
- A commitment to and enthusiasm for civil rights and civil liberties
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to valuing differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance
- Experience organizing people for political action, regardless of their political background
- Experience designing organizing strategy and executing organizing plans and tactics
- Experience planning events and working with teams to execute events, both in-person and online
- Experience managing online volunteer or advocacy management systems (ie. Voter Voice, Voter Action Network, EveryAction, etc.)
- Experience managing volunteers of all ages
- Experience and willingness to produce social media content for organizational channels
- Strong writing skills for print and digital platforms.
- Strong people skills and a willingness to put yourself in new situations to further the organization’s goals
- Ability to communicate quickly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Superior organizational abilities
- Ability to communicate complex concepts, research and analysis in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Willingness and availability to work occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice, during times of office events or busy seasons
- Fluency, expertise and experience in multiple ACLU issue areas, a plus
- Willingness to travel
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position. Hourly wage is $24.00 – 33.00 depending on experience and includes excellent benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with an employer-match, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
Commitment To Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The ACLU of Alaska is an equitable opportunity employer. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission by creating an environment where all community members can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified persons, including people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other members of underrepresented groups. The ACLU of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to providing a work environment that practices equitable and inclusive treatment. We work diligently to prevent and address harassment or discrimination of any kind.
Workplace Requirements
The ACLU of Alaska has a physical office space in Anchorage, Alaska and is a hybrid workplace with a mix of in-office and remote work. This position is based out of Anchorage with occasional local travel. Flexibility and work/life balance are important values to the ACLU of Alaska, and we make every effort to help employees meet both professional and personal obligations.
Applications
To apply, please send the following to [email protected] with the subject line CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST. All attachments should be in Word or .pdf format:
- Letter of interest/cover letter
- CV/Resume
- Three professional references (relationship, email address, and phone numbers)
The priority deadline for applications is Friday, March 14th though applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Accommodations
The ACLU of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACLU AK encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to 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. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact us at [email protected].