Confidential Assistant, Program, Strategy and Culture
<h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2>
<p>The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of <strong>Confidential Assistant, Program, Strategy and Culture</strong> in the <strong><span class="TextRun SCXW11190792 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11190792 BCX8">Executive </span></span>Department</strong> of the ACLU’s National office in <strong><span class="TextRun SCXW11190792 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11190792 BCX8">New York, NY</span></span>. </strong><span data-ccp-props="{"><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">This is a <strong>hybrid role </strong>that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">(8) days per month.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW106118647 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p>The ACLU’s mission is to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side – to realize the promise of the U.S. Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. The ACLU’s advances liberty and justice in the courts, in the legislatures, in the streets, and at the ballot box. Defending and advancing these fundamental rights and core values, as well as promoting a cohesive vision across departments and affiliates, requires an exceptional executive function, led by the Executive Director. The Executive Department is the critical nerve-center of the ACLU and is comprised of the Strategy Office and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) team and is also responsible for the ACLU’s national board.</p>
<h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong> </h2>
<p>Reporting to the <strong>Deputy Executive Director (DED), Program, Strategy and Culture</strong>, the <strong>Confidential Assistant </strong>will be responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to the DED and supporting the DED’s engagement with key external stakeholders, internal leaders, and the organization as a whole. The Confidential Assistant will be a critical thought partner to the DED to help the DED stay organized, focused on high impact decisions, and aligned with key internal and external stakeholders.</p>
<h2><strong>YOUR DAY TO DAY</strong></h2>
<h3><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Administrative and Logistical Support</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20}"> </span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide sophisticated calendar assistance </span><span data-contrast="auto">for the DED, including prioritizing inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts and making judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide task management support</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to help keep the DED organized and informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and taking action where appropriate </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Complete a broad variety of administrative and logistical tasks</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to support the DED including but not limited to arranging travel and completing expense reports</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the preparation and submission of the Executive department budget</span><span data-contrast="auto">, including annual, mid-year, and monthly budget preparations/submissions </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Main </span><span data-contrast="auto">point of contact for external vendors and consultants </span><span data-contrast="auto">for Executive department</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> including processing invoices, reviewing contracts, and managing vendors with accuracy and timeliness</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Project manage special projects and initiatives</span><span data-contrast="auto"> specific to the DED’s portfolio, across program, strategy and culture</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"469777462":[1680],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Stakeholder & Organization Engagement </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20}"> </span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as "gatekeeper" and "gateway" for internal and external stakeholders</span><span data-contrast="auto">, advising the DED on the appropriate course of action, exercising judgement to reflect the DEDs style and organization policy</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Be the “eyes and ears” of the organization and major programmatic developments, </span><span data-contrast="auto">keeping the DED updated and informed to support the DED’s ability to lead and serve as the connective tissue to other leaders and departments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop communications for the DED, </span><span data-contrast="auto">including documents, talking points, memos, reports, presentations and emails, that reflect the DEDs voice and style</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and support the DED’s engagement with internal stakeholders, </span><span data-contrast="auto">including calendaring, informing agenda setting, and advising on sequencing </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and support the DED’s engagement with external constituencies, </span><span data-contrast="auto">including donors, the media, and community, governmental, philanthropy and private organizations, working closely with Development </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and provide support for the DED’s management of the National Board, </span><span data-contrast="auto">working closely with the National Board team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and manage organization-wide and leadership-specific meetings and retreats, </span><span data-contrast="auto">such as quarterly All-Staff meetings, quarterly Office Hour forums, regular Senior Leadership meetings, and annual Senior Leadership retreat, in coordination with relevant departments (e.g., HR, internal comms, Strategy Office)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":-20,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
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<h2><strong>FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL </strong></h2>
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<li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li>
<li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives</li>
<li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts</li>
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<h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BRING</strong></h2>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Highly organized </span><span data-contrast="auto">with strong attention to detail </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent project management skills</span><span data-contrast="auto"> with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize, triage, and take action </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness to conquer the “small tasks”</span><span data-contrast="auto"> with an understanding of their vital importance to the success of the broader mission</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical and reasoning skills</span><span data-contrast="auto"> with a comfort with data and numerical reasoning a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong verbal and written communication skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent interpersonal skills</span><span data-contrast="auto">
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