District of Columbia8 days ago
Required QualificationsBA or BS degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years' experience with increasing responsibilities in campaign, community, or campus organizing/outreach, event planning, or progressive nonprofit work; previous judicial work and/or coalition-building experience preferred; Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholder organizations and individuals to engage and motivate to action, including underrepresented constituencies and organizations; Demonstrated success planning events and/or program series; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to interact online, on the phone, and in-person with stakeholders, legal community, coalition members, and professional staff; Experience with constituent management systems such as EveryAction, Salsa, VAN, Convio; Highly organized and detail oriented with experience developing or sustaining engagement tracking systems; Experience working on issues related to social justice causes and constitutional protections; Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; Demonstrated commitment to centering underrepresented and diverse constituencies, such as communities of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and more; Excellent interpersonal skills, “can do” attitude and a desire to work in a collegial and diverse environment. These events include but are not limited to Holding Court and Gavel In events; Build and maintain relationships with national organizations and AFJ’s core constituencies to increase awareness of the importance of the courts and mobilize against or in support of nominations and policy priorities; Lead plan to grow engagement of organizations and individuals that enter AFJ’s network from variety of entry points (i.e. events, specific nominee campaigns, and short-term partnerships); Help with AFJ and AFJ Action’s presence at external meetings, events, and conferences, including supporting session proposals, ordering promotional materials, assisting with AFJ and AFJ Action tabling and visibility opportunities, coordinating internal staff involvement, and more; Work with our Justice team to implement targeted partner engagement tactics for AFJ priority judicial nominations and policies in issue areas, such as court reform and nonprofit advocacy/defense; Serve as the AFJ representative at various coalition meetings and engage in relevant outreach and policy work on priority issue areas, such as court reform; Assist, as necessary, with mobilizing around nonprofit defense when attacks are directed at nonprofit organizations.