2022-2023 ACLU of Georgia Fellowship

2022-2023 Policy Fellow

The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU of GA) sought a Policy Fellow to advance its civil liberties and civil rights agenda, with an emphasis on voting rights. The Policy Fellow provides critical research and support for the ACLU of Georgia’s Voting Access Project and overall legislative program. The position is primarily responsible for state and local legislative policy analysis and research but may be called upon to engage in advocacy efforts and cultivate partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous policy research and fact-finding;
• Analyze and track legislation, prepare written testimony, draft amendments, with an emphasis on voting rights; 
• Draft factsheets, policy memos, and other related materials;
• Support organizational spokespeople in providing expertise to policymakers, the press, and coalition partners;
• Participate in legislative interim activity and legislative session activities, including attending legislative and committee hearings, policy-related workgroups, and meetings; 
• Support the core initiatives of the Voting Access Project as needed, including support for county Board of election monitoring and advocacy, poll worker training and voter education; 
• Help maintain and/or expand organizational and individual partners as requested;
• Contribute to other projects as needed by the organization.

Eligibility

Must be a Humanity in Action Fellow or Senior Fellow, who is eligible to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills–both written and oral–, research and analytical skills, and the ability to explain complex policy principles;
• Ability to work independently when necessary and keep organized and calm in a fast-paced environment, manage several projects simultaneously and adjust strategy to frequently changing demands;
• Basic knowledge of state and local government politics, including the legislative process; 
• Quick learner to expand knowledge base on the issue; 
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse groups
• Initiative, vision and ability to manage short- and long-term projects;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail;
• Positive, can-do attitude; open to receiving feedback
• A demonstrable commitment to civil liberties and civil rights;
• Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications;
• Ability to work with and center historically marginalized or oppressed communities of different cultures and backgrounds. This includes having a mature understanding of how structural racism, sexism, and prejudice against all kinds of marginalized communities pervade our society.