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Job Posting, July 2008
Field Organizer
ACLU of Ohio Foundation
Position based in Columbus, Ohio

Summary
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Bill of Rights through litigation and public education. The organization is funded solely through individual contributions and occasional foundation grants.

Over the years staff members have found the ACLU to be an accommodating, inspiring and fun place to work. Although the environment is informal -- staff members wear jeans to work a good deal of the time -- we are an activist, hard-working team involved in the life of the community.

Responsibilities
The field organizer supports and strengthens our network of working groups, chapters and activists and is responsible for implementing educational programs and mobilizing volunteers to spearhead public education campaigns. The position is based Columbus, Ohio, but requires travel across the southern half of the state, and, less frequently, to northeast Ohio.

  • Design and implement grassroots strategies to mobilize members and supporters to take meaningful action on ACLU’s local, state, and national agenda, coordinating such strategies with other ACLU education staff.
  • Train, empower, and organize ACLU volunteers.
  • Organize large-scale public education and membership recruitment events, such as community forums, public hearings, panel discussions, and movie screenings.
  • Develop written materials, including letters, fliers, newsletter articles, press releases, and email alerts.
  • Represent the ACLU in various coalitions and before community groups in central and southern Ohio.
  • Develop and implement a broad range of outreach strategies to involve/recruit youth and advance campus clubs.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive or Associate Directors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A commitment to civil liberties, equality and fairness is essential
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and strong interpersonal skills; experience in online organizing and communication a plus.
  • Prior experience with community organizing, coalition building, event planning or issues campaigns.
  • Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills
  • Superb organization skills; detail oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Creative, results-oriented, self-starting, assertive, outgoing, and willing to learn. 

In addition, the selected candidate:

  • Must have a clean driving record (driving background check conducted)
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule (negotiated), which includes some evening and weekend hours and statewide travel
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without health risk
  • Must have a neat appearance
  • Must have proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Internet and email

Work Hours
25-35 hours per week.   Able to manage an aggressive schedule, working beyond 9-5 as needed.  Weekend and evening work from time to time, with occasional overnight statewide travel.

Compensation and Benefits
$15-$20 per hour.  Prorated benefits, including health insurance, personal care reimbursement, retirement plan, life insurance, and paid time off Reimbursement of travel expenses

Email resume (Microsoft Word attachment) and a cover message by July 31, 2008 to:
Gary Daniels, Associate Director
contact@acluohio.org

EEO/AA Statement
 The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is committed to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action in its employment, in its delivery of legal and educational services, and in its relationships with vendors and contractors. The organization will not tolerate discrimination with regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or marital or family status.

The ACLU of Ohio acts affirmatively to meet both the spirit and the letter of applicable polices and laws and to value and respect the diverse population it serves in Ohio.