Public Policy Director

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Public Policy Director

Responsibilities: Manage a team of lawyers, advocates, interns, and contract lobbyists engaged in legislative and policy advocacy. Work in a fast-paced environment, including during Maryland’s annual General Assembly session. Lead the Public Policy team in visioning and implementing innovative advocacy efforts. Identify, track, and analyze all legislation before the Maryland General Assembly that affects civil rights and civil liberties. Engage, develop, and execute a public policy agenda that supports the organization’s strategic goals. Advocate for ACLU-MD’s position on pending legislation at Maryland State Capital through lobbying, written, and verbal testimony before the Maryland General Assembly and local legislative bodies. Work to actively elevate the work of and center the leadership of communities directly impacted by injustice. Develop respectful and productive relationships, and coordinate advocacy efforts with impacted populations and partners. Assist with development and support of coalitions. Cultivate relationships with key elected and appointed officials, policy makers and related governmental bodies and leaders. Prepare and edit policy and advocacy materials in collaboration with the Communications Director, including action alerts, talking points, issue briefs, letters, press statements, opinion editorials, website updates, and legislative and public policy reports. In collaboration with the Directors of Communications and Engagement and Mobilization, develop and coordinate messaging, initiate press conferences, and speak publicly on ACLU-MD’s behalf in media opportunities and at events and forums. Leverage ACLU-MD’s access to media outlets to raise the profile of impacted constituents; collaborate with engagement team to engage and mobilize stakeholders. Manage several projects simultaneously and adjust strategy to frequently changing demands.

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ACLU of Maryland.
2219 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore
Maryland
United States 21218
Website : http://www.aclu-md.org