Career Opportunity
Assistant to the Deputy Director of Development [MEMU-14]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES
Development Department, New York

OVERVIEW:
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a national public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights. The Development Department of the National Office in New York is seeking a fulltime Assistant who will report to the Deputy Director of Development and work closely with membership staff to provide administrative support for the Deputy Director and the membership unit within the Development Department.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and maintain overall department budgets and expense reports; liaise with accounting department on reconciliation of monthly expenses.
• Review and approve list rental requests from charitable organizations; work with list management firm to set up processes for clearing and tracking requests.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of fundraising reports and analysis.
• Create and maintain systems for easy access to direct mail samples and other department records.
• Assist in the review and tracking of outgoing email communications, including proofreading, testing of links and page setup and reporting on constituent feedback.
• Utilize fundraising database to locate and assist in maintenance of donor records.
• Assist in preparation and production of mailings.
• Proofread direct marketing and other fundraising copy.
• Answer affiliate inquiries and requests for information.
• Respond to customer service questions via phone, mail and email.
• Write, edit and proofread member correspondence.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, travel arrangements, and appointments.
• Handle other administrative duties as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years relevant work experience, preferably in a development/non-profit setting or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and proof correspondence and documents.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet usage.
• Must be conscientious, exercise good judgment and have the ability to represent the organization and interface with all levels of staff, volunteers and donors while maintaining tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Strong commitment to the mission of the ACLU is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public interest issues, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [MEMU-14/WACLU] in subject line – or by mail to:

Human Resources
RE: [MEMU-14/WACLU]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18^th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not be before September 6, 2008. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.