Senior Advisor to the Chief Political and Advocacy Officer

<h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2> <p>The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of <strong>Senior Advisor to Chief Political Officer</strong> in the <strong>National Political Advocacy Department </strong>of the ACLU’s National office in <strong>Washington, D.C. or New York, NY</strong><strong>. </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 National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, and Criminal Justice in order to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People. </p> <p>Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns, and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative and executive levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, program managers and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.</p> <h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong> </h2> <p>The <strong>Senior Advisor to the Chief Political and Advocacy Officer</strong> will report to the <strong>Chief Political and Advocacy Officer (CPAO)</strong>. The<strong> Senior Advisor</strong> serves as a strategic partner to the CPAO and works closely with NPAD leaders to help advance NPAD priorities through effective coordination and execution. This role acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner, supporting decision-making and ensuring alignment between leadership priorities and execution on key initiatives. The Senior Advisor will work collaboratively with the CPAO to manage time, prepare materials, and brainstorm strategic objectives. </p> <h2><strong>YOUR DAY TO DAY</strong></h2> <ul> <li>The Senior Advisor is responsible for ensuring the departments activities align with the CPAO’s vision; serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CPAO on department priorities, strategic initiatives, and emerging issues</li> <li>In close partnership with NPAD Executive Leadership, the Senior Advisor will be responsible for identifying areas of work that should be prioritized by the team, as well as campaigns and initiatives in response to unexpected, significant developments</li> <li>Strategically manage the CPAO’s time, helping to prioritize opportunities, and identify areas where the CPAO should direct their focus</li> <li>Keep track of CPAO’s to do list and next steps, and ensure the CPAO’s involvement in project or decision-making processes takes place at key times, where their input and authority are most needed</li> <li>Prepare the CPAO for upcoming external and internal meetings by ensuring they have all the information necessary to be productive and engaged; attend meetings with CPAO as needed</li> <li>Step in to manage the team for the CPAO and members of NPAD Leadership when needed, and repr