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http://www.aclu-wa.org/technology-and-liberty-director-full-time

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Technology and Liberty Director (Full Time)
The ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) seeks a self-motivated public
policy advocate to lead its work to protect civil liberties in
the face of society's increasingly advanced technologies.  The
ACLU-WA's staff of 30 employees and numerous volunteers work in a
fast-paced, friendly and professional office in downtown Seattle.

Using strategies of education, policy analysis, legislative
advocacy, coalition building, and legal efforts, the Technology
and Liberty Director advances a civil liberties perspective on
such issues as data aggregation, surveillance technologies, and
online free speech.  The Technology and Liberty Director works
closely and collaboratively with senior ACLU staff, and has
significant interaction with the national ACLU Speech, Privacy
and Technology Project.  The position reports to the Executive
Director through the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities:  Regular responsibilities will include the
following work:
*         Engage in both technical and policy research to analyze
technology-related programs and proposals by government and
industry.  In collaboration with senior staff, develop positions
and strategies to respond to civil liberties and technology
issues.
*         Provide expertise to policymakers, the press, and
coalition partners.
*         Forge relationships with technology experts, public
interest groups, government officials, community stakeholders,
and academics to engage them in our work.
*         In collaboration with the Legislative Director,
advocate on selected technology issues before the state
legislature, state or local agencies, and other policy makers.
*         Engage in outreach and educational activities through
written materials, speaking engagements, media, and visits with
ACLU supporters.
*         Maintain positive working relationships with relevant
national ACLU staff, and collaborate on selected efforts.
*         Recruit and supervise interns and volunteers working on
technology policy.
*         Assist in other activities as assigned.  Help maintain
a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work
environment for employees, interns and volunteers.

Qualifications:
*         A law degree or another relevant advanced degree.
*         Experience in legislative advocacy and policy analysis
in the areas of privacy, technology, or other related fields.
*         Demonstrated skills as an articulate, effective public
advocate.
*         Excellent analysis, writing, and research skills.
Prior experience simplifying and communicating technical issues
to non-technical audiences.
*         Strong project management, organization and
collaboration skills with attention to detail and ability to meet
deadlines.
*         Strong commitment to and understanding of civil
liberties and civil rights.
*         Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects
with a broad range of individuals and community organizations.
*         Ability to work independently and under pressure, to
attend occasional evening meetings and sometimes to work long or
irregular hours.
*         A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that
values the individual and respects differences of race,
ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, religion, ability,  and socio-economic circumstance.

Compensation: Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include three weeks of vacation to start, medical and
disability insurance, matching 401(k) plan and bus pass.

Application procedure: To apply, email a letter of application
and resume to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and
include in the subject line of the email:  your last name and
Technology & Liberty Director.  In your letter, please indicate
where you learned of the posting.  Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled at which time it will be removed
from our website at http://www.aclu-wa.org/jobs-internships.

The ACLU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
encourages qualified individuals of every race, creed, ethnicity,
disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and
expression to apply.


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