Criminal Justice Advocate

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The primary responsibility of the Criminal Justice Advocate is to develop and implement plans to change laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that impact corrections and law enforcement in New Mexico. This involves data-gathering and research; forming alliances with strategic partners; mobilizing and organizing constituent support of ACLU-NM’s policy positions; lobbying government officials and legislative bodies; and representation of the ACLU-NM’s positions in public forums.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The Criminal Justice Advocate carries out these duties in coordination with ACLU-NM legal, communications, public education, public policy, and development programs. The position is based in our Albuquerque office and reports to the ACLU-NM’s Director of Public Policy.

Other Information/Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree; a JD or other advanced degree is preferred but not required;
• Experience in public policy, government relations, or nonprofit advocacy required;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as a public spokesperson and advocate;
• Commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance;

How to Apply: 

Send cover letter, with salary requirements, resume, and names and contact information of three professional references either by email, in MSWord only, to [email protected] .

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but preference will be given to applications received by October 17, 2016.

For the full position announcement and how to apply, please go to: https://www.aclu-nm.org/position-announcement-criminal-justice-advocate/2016/09/

Contact Information
Name: 
Evelyn Dulaney
Agency/Organization: 
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico
Address: 
P.O. Box 566
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87103
Business Phone: 
(505)266-5915
Business Fax: 
(505) 266-5916
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.aclu-nm.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Sep 12 2016
Date to Remove: 
Oct 31 2016

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