Job
Opportunity:
ACLU
of
Washington
Drug
Law
Reform
Project
7/8/05
The ACLU of Washington is hiring a full-time Campaign Manager for the Drug Law Reform Project. The position will be located in Seattle and will be jointly supervised by the National ACLU Drug Law Reform Project and the ACLU of Washington. The successful candidate will lead the effort to design and implement a multi-year strategic educational campaign to reframe public thinking about drug laws, and marijuana laws, in particular. The campaign will help build support for the view that there are better ways to address drug use and abuse, ways that will ultimately lead to a society that is freer, fairer, healthier, and less crime-ridden. The campaign will work to educate the public and opinion leaders concerning the criminalization of drug users. It will engage in outreach to and persuasion of opinion leaders, professional organizations, political moderates, and others who have not previously considered the harmful consequences of the "war on drugs." The campaign will also focus on broadening the range of communities that understand the deleterious effects of the drug war and developing innovative and dynamic strategies to develop support for reforms that protects freedom, while effectively addressing the heath and social concerns associated with drugs. Applicants should preferably have: high-level experience working in a state or national campaign for significant policy reform; demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically and an understanding of public opinion research, media relations, and other communications strategies; well-developed ability to facilitate communication and collaboration; highly-tuned organizational skills; and ability to work independently. Exceptional candidates with less experience will also be considered. The project is looking for a highly effective collaborator, who can work very closely with the ACLU-WA staff (including the drug policy project director, field director and executive director), the staff of the national ACLU Drug Law Reform Project, as well as allied organizations and atypical partners. Outstanding speaking and writing skills in order to advocate before diverse audiences are required. Applicants must have a car and driver's license, the ability to travel throughout Washington and the flexibility to work irregular hours that include evening meetings. Language ability in addition to English is a plus. Salary will be commensurate with experience within the parameters of the ACLU-WA salary scale. Benefits will include medical, dental and disability insurance, a pension plan, and three weeks vacation to start. To apply, mail a letter of application and a resume to: Campaign Manager Screening Committee, ACLU of Washington. 705 - 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104-1799. (No fax or e-mail applications.) Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Visit http://www.aclu.org/Jobs/Jobs.cfm?ID=18622&c=218 for the full job listing.
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