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Director of Communications
ACLU of Indiana —Indianapolis, IN
- $80,000 - $96,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- 7 years
- Public speaking
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
Confidential Assistant to the ACLU President and Board Chair (Term-Limited)
ACLU —New York, NY
- $99,493 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Organizing Strategist
ACLU —Remote
- $128,294 a year
- Temporary
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief
ACLU —Washington, DC
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Regional Campaign Strategist [Term-Limited]
ACLU —New York, NY
- $142,694 a year
- Multiple hires
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project
ACLU —New York, NY
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI)
ACLU —New York, NY
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Content Strategist (Term-Limited)
ACLU —New York, NY
- $142,694 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Immigrants' Rights Project
ACLU —New York, NY
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Disability Rights Program
ACLU —San Francisco, CA
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Psychiatry
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fall 2027 Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship, Racial Justice Program
ACLU —New York, NY
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Criminal Law Reform Project
ACLU —New York, NY
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Strategic Communications, Integrated Comms Strategy
ACLU —New York, NY
- $188,816 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Budgeting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Project Manager, National Campaigns
ACLU —New York, NY
- $128,294 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Data Engineer
ACLU —New York, NY
- $167,568 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- System design
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, Immigrants' Rights Project [Term-Limited]
ACLU —New York, NY
- $96,069 - $219,104 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Assistant & Special Events Coordinator
ACLU of Alabama —Montgomery, AL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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Project Manager
ACLU —New York, NY
- $112,584 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Director, Support Transition (Term-Limited)
ACLU —New York, NY
- $196,369 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
William J. Brennan Fellowship, Speech, Privacy & Technology Project
ACLU —New York, NY
- $85,000 - $193,860 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Military encouraged
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Director of Communications

ACLU of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $96,300 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Brand identity
Public speaking
English
Writing press releases
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Public relations
Strategic communications
Community relationship building
Public relations content creation
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

About Us

We are a statewide, nonpartisan public-interest organization advancing constitutional principles, civil liberties, and democratic accountability through policy advocacy, political communications, and public engagement. Operating in complex political environments, we work to influence public policy, shape public narratives, and mobilize communities to protect individual rights and democratic norms.

Our work is fast-paced, sophisticated, and impact-driven. We engage policymakers across the political spectrum, partner with diverse coalitions, and deploy coordinated communications and lobbying strategies to advance durable, nonpartisan policy outcomes.

Your Role

The Director of Communications serves as the organization’s senior strategist for political communications, legislative engagement, and public advocacy. This role leads the integration of lobbying support, messaging, organizing, and coalition strategy to advance constitutional and civil liberties priorities at the state and local level.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Director sets strategic direction, manages people and resources, and ensures coordinated execution across communications, policy, and engagement functions. The ideal candidate brings deep experience operating in legislative and policymaking environments, understands how influence is built and sustained, and can move policy without engaging in partisan or electoral activity.

Your Responsibilities

Communications & Narrative Strategy

Develop and execute a statewide public engagement and political communications strategy aligned with constitutional and civil liberties priorities.
Oversee press, digital, and public-facing communications, including message development, editorial planning, and rapid-response execution.
Serve as a senior spokesperson or prepare organizational leaders and advocates for media engagement, public testimony, and high-stakes messaging.
Translate complex policy issues into clear, persuasive narratives for public, media, and policymaker audiences.
Maintain message discipline and narrative cohesion across campaigns and platforms.
Service other departments with their communications needs.

Legislative Advocacy & Lobbying Support

Design and manage integrated advocacy campaigns that align lobbying strategy, communications, and public engagement toward defined policy outcomes.
Support legislative engagement efforts through development of bill messaging, policymaker materials, coalition alignment, and public education strategies.
Coordinate communications and mobilization during legislative sessions, including testimony amplification and issue-based public pressure.
Track political and legislative dynamics to anticipate opportunities, risks, and opposition narratives.
Ensure lobbying-related communications adhere to nonpartisan standards and applicable reporting requirements.

Engagement, Organizing & Coalition Strategy

Lead statewide communications and mobilization strategies that support policy and legislative goals.
Oversee grassroots, digital, and field-based organizing messages tied to constitutional and civil liberties issues.
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, community leaders, advocacy organizations, and stakeholders across ideological perspectives.
Ensure public events, trainings, and advocacy actions are visible, accessible, and mission-aligned.

Leadership, Management & Operations

Supervise and support senior staff across communications, advocacy, and policy functions.
Build integrated workflows that align legislative timelines with communications and engagement strategies.
Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development for public engagement staff.
Manage budgets and operational planning related to public engagement and advocacy work.
Oversee crisis communications and approval protocols in politically sensitive or high-profile matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
Seven or more years of experience in political communications, legislative advocacy, lobbying environments, public affairs, or constitutional policy work, with at least five years in a senior leadership role.
Fluency in English; Spanish fluency is a bonus.
Demonstrated experience shaping legislative narratives and supporting lobbying strategies in a nonpartisan context.
Strong understanding of state or local policymaking processes and political dynamics.
Proven ability to translate constitutional or civil liberties issues into compelling, accurate public messaging.
Experience serving as a spokesperson or managing media in high-pressure environments.
Strong strategic judgment, political acuity, and project management skills.
Demonstrated success building coalitions across diverse constituencies and ideological perspectives.
Comfort operating across media, digital, organizing, and legislative environments.
Deep commitment to constitutional protections, civil liberties, and nonpartisan public engagement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $96,300.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

senior leadership: 7 years (Required)
public engagement/policy: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46202

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