Engagement and Education Coordinator

ABOUT THE ACLU OF MAINE

We are the Maine affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union. We fight for equality, justice, and freedom for all people in Maine in the statehouse, in the courthouse, and through public education and engagement. We are active in the areas of criminal legal reform, racial justice, immigrants' rights, reproductive freedom, women's rights, Indigenous justice, LGBTQ equality, voting rights, privacy, and freedom of speech and religion. We are a passionate, highly motivated group and we are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. To learn more about us, visit our website (https://aclumaine.org/)

OPPORTUNITY

The ACLU of Maine’s Engagement and Education Coordinator will work closely with senior leadership staff to strengthen the ACLU of Maine’s educational, membership, and outreach work. The person in this role will focus on raising awareness of civil liberties and civil rights issues, history, and importance; mobilizing individuals and communities around issues we are working on through our legal and policy departments; and enhancing engagement and impact through the cultivation of volunteer programs and relationship-building with community partners and supporters.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with diverse communities and organizations to promote ACLU of Maine priority issues and increase awareness of civil rights and civil liberties.
• Serve as the staff contact for public inquiries, sponsorship requests, and partnership opportunities related to public education, and represent ACLU of Maine publicly in community spaces.
• Identify needs for training/education/support on legal issues related to civil rights and civil liberties.
• Collaborate with advocacy, legal, and communications teams to align engagement efforts with organizational goals.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers in educational, advocacy, and legal roles to help support and enhance the quality and quantity of ACLU work across Maine.
• Develop, plan, and implement opportunities for staff (and eventually volunteers) to provide trainings, staff events, and offer education to organizations and groups around the state. Activities could include book clubs, court watch, workshops, trainings, film screenings, music performances, tabling at fairs and festivals, as well as events and gatherings for specific groups or in specific geographic areas.
• Activate supporters through organizing phone banks, rallies, lobby days, and other advocacy activities.
• Maintain volunteer management systems and data management processes to keep accurate records of engagement activities.
• Together with senior leadership, evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and outreach efforts to inform future strategies.
• Willingness to work beyond 9-5 as needed, including occasional weekend events and travel.

Personal Characteristics:

Ideally, the successful candidate will be the following:

• A creative, flexible, well-organized, and reliable person who can handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities and manage a demanding schedule; a team player who is able to work independently, jointly, and under pressure; willing to learn; a self-starter and finisher.
• Personally committed to advancing the ACLU’s values, mission, goals, and programs with an understanding of a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights issues and their implications.
• Someone who displays the cultural competence needed to work with a diverse team and effectively partner with diverse communities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time exempt position with a starting salary of $63,654. The salary is non-negotiable, consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The ACLU of Maine works in partnership with MSEA, SEIU Local 1989, and this position is included in the collective bargaining unit. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce through equity initiatives, which include equitable pay practices.

Excellent benefits include 20 days paid time off, 10 paid holidays, individual employer-provided health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid family medical leave, and 401(k) plan with employer match of up to 5.5%. Additionally, staff are paid during the following office closures: the first full week in August, the week of Thanksgiving, and from December 24 through January 1.

LOCATION

The ACLU of Maine’s office is based in Portland, Maine. Currently, staff work on a hybrid schedule, with all staff in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Submit materials to careers@aclumaine.org and include your name and “Engagement and Education Coordinator” in the subject line. If you need assistance or accommodation, contact us at careers@aclumaine.org. Your cover letter should explain ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above. We also invite applicants to include information about how their background and/or experiences could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and advocacy work.

The ACLU of Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Maine encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, previous criminal convictions, and veteran status.

HIRING TIMELINE

Applications are due by December 31. We plan to contact you by January 7 if we are interested in moving your candidacy forward and intend to extend an offer in mid-January. This position will ideally begin in early February.