Senior Advisor to the Chief Political and Advocacy Officer
Core
Strategic advisor and thought partner to the Chief Political and Advocacy Officer (CPAO) supporting decision-making, time management, and execution of national advocacy priorities.
Role type
Senior Advisor to Executive (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Strategic alignment, leadership capacity, and execution of national advocacy campaigns for the ACLU.
Domain
Non-profit advocacy / Civil rights / Political strategy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, stakeholder management, leadership development, project management, crisis management, fundraising support, organizational culture building, change management, executive support, public speaking
Preferred skills
Experience in large non-profit or advocacy organizations, background in civil rights or policy, ability to operate in ambiguous environments
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPAO on department priorities and strategic initiatives; Strategically manage the CPAO's time and prioritize opportunities; Prepare the CPAO for external and internal meetings; Step in to manage the team and represent the CPAO in key meetings; Facilitate communication and lead leadership meetings; Plan and execute leadership development programs; Drive fundraising efforts; Maintain awareness of emerging issues and trends.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities