[blindlaw] Technology and Liberty Project Director, ALCU of Washington, job announcement

[Nightingale, Noel]

Link:
http://www.aclu-wa.org/AboutUs/jobs/techlibdirector.cfm

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Technology and Liberty Project Director

The ACLU of Washington is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil liberties and civil rights. Its staff of 27 employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office.

The ACLU seeks a self-motivated public policy advocate to lead its work to protect civil liberties in the face of society's increasingly advanced technologies. Using strategies of education, advocacy, coalition building, and legal efforts, the Technology and Liberty Director advances a civil liberties perspective on such issues as RFID, data aggregation, surveillance technologies, and online free speech. The Technology and Liberty Director works closely and collaboratively with senior ACLU staff, and has significant interaction with the national ACLU Technology and Liberty Project. The position reports to the Executive Director through the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities

Regular responsibilities will include the following work:

Research and analyze technology-related proposals by government and industry, including those related to the domestic war on terrorism

In collaboration with senior staff, develop positions and strategies to respond to civil liberties and technology issues.

Conduct outreach and public education to stakeholders through speaking engagements, media work, and visits with ACLU supporters.

Provide expertise to policymakers, the press, and coalition partners.

Cultivate relationships and develop positioning materials for government officials leading technology related policy efforts.

Forge coalitions with local partners, including technology companies, grassroots groups, public interest groups, academics, and other technology experts.

Create educational materials for use with community stakeholders and ACLU constituents.

Build ACLU-WA's pool of subject matter experts and volunteers interested in technology and liberty issues.

Recruit and supervise interns and volunteers working on technology policy and issues.

Assist in other activities as assigned. Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees, interns and volunteers.

Qualifications:

A law degree or an advanced public policy degree.

Work or academic experience in a technology-related field, along with significant public policy experience.

Demonstrated skills as an articulate public advocate.

Excellent analysis, writing, and research skills. Prior experience simplifying and communicating technical issues to non-technical audiences.

Strong project management, organization and collaboration skills.

Strong commitment to and understanding of civil liberties and civil rights.

Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with a broad range of individuals and community organizations.

Ability to work independently and under pressure, to attend occasional evening meetings and sometimes to work long or irregular hours.

A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.

Compensation:

Salary will be based on experience and the parameters of the ACLU's compensation policies. Excellent benefits package includes three weeks paid vacation to start, medical and dental insurance, pension plan, long-term disability insurance and ten paid holidays.

To apply:

Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to the Screening Committee at Jobs at aclu-wa.org. Please put "TLP" in the subject line.

Applications may also be submitted by mail to:

Technology and Liberty Project Director Search Committee
ACLU of Washington
705 2nd Avenue, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104-1799

Please do not send materials by both email and postal mail. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from our website, www.aclu-wa.org/aboutus/jobs.

The ACLU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of every race, creed, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

The ACLU of Washington comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation. The two corporations share the same overall mission, office space, and employees. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU of Washington."