COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR [COMM-37] | NYU Journalism Career Services

Posted On: January 29, 2014

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: ACLU

Company Description

For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLUF) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country’s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.

The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City invites applications for the full-time position of Communications Coordinator.

Job Description

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR [COMM-37]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Communications Department, NY

The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City invites applications for the full-time position of Communications Coordinator.

OVERVIEW

The Communications Department is responsible for promoting the ACLU’s mission, its brand and its programs through the media, multi-faceted campaigns, web communications, publications and events. The Communications Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Communications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the tasks, activities, and events for the Communications Department as assigned by the Associate Director of Strategic Communications.
• Manage the ACLU Intranet Communications pages.
• Disseminate PowerPoint templates, e-signatures and other branded materials to ensure the integrity of the ACLU brand.
• Conduct web and phone research to update media contact information; compile blog and media lists, and update web pages as requested by Communications staff.
• Coordinate internal and external correspondence and documents, including a Weekly Communications Update.
• Identify and interview potential public education spokespersons via telephone and video conference.
• Identify individuals who have compelling personal stories about their first-hand experiences with discrimination and/or civil liberties violations and who are willing to be witnesses or otherwise speak publicly about their experiences in furtherance of ACLU goals.
• Vet individual stories and evaluate the ability of the storyteller to express themselves to the public in a compelling manner.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
• Coordinate special projects and events as assigned by the Associate Director.
• Supervise interns, volunteers and daily work done by the Communications Assistant as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail with proofreading skills.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion in communication with staff, affiliates, members of the ACLU Board and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage several projects simultaneously, often under strict deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate grace under pressure and possess the ability to work well both independently as well as within a team.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.) and social media
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the ACLU.

COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to hrjobs@aclu.org - Reference [COMM-37/ACLU-W] in the subject line. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.

Applications can also be mailed to:

Human Resources Department
RE: [COMM-37/NYU]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Please indicate where you learned of this career opportunity.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU 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, and veteran status.

The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact HRJobsINCLReq@aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”