Author: Nancy Rodriguez

The American Constitution Society (ACS) seeks a highly organized, collaborative, creative, and detail-oriented events professional to serve as Event Coordinator. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and collaborating with all levels of the ACS team, the Event Coordinator has a unique opportunity to support ambitious goals around expansion of in-person events for the nation’s leading progressive legal organization. This role provides strategic leadership and support to help us produce a variety of in-person and hybrid events, such as the ACS national convention held in June in Washington, DC, convenings, chapter events around the country, fundraisers, and meetings.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Strategy, Planning & Execution

• Event production and execution from concept to completion, including developing and managing timelines, budgets, invitations and registrations, event walk through, tech oversight, staff and outside support, etc.
• Manage venue selection, vendor negotiations, and contract oversight.
• Collaborate with external and internal members during planning meetings, take detailed notes and report out on planning activities.
• Develop and document best practices for event planning and execution.
• Manage databases of potential venues, partners, sponsors, speakers and event mailing lists.
• Manage guest registration systems and post-event follow-up.
• Provide technological support in all our web platforms such as Zoom, Teams and others.
• Coordinate logistical tasks for events, e.g. venue, catering, speakers, logistics, reimbursements, CLE
• Oversee on-site event operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Evaluate event outcomes and provide performance reports.
• Work with our Development team to help execute opportunities to use existing and new ACS events as fundraising vehicles.
• Where other teams take the lead in planning events, provide event support as needed.
• Represent ACS publicly in a manner consistent with our mission and values.

Marketing

• Grow the organization’s attendance and engagement through innovative, dynamic marketing strategies.
• Work with our Communications and other teams to develop effective communications and increase ACS visibility through marketing with network and potential new members, including through social media and our website, for select events.
• Report regular progress against strategic and operational goals, including network engagement and stewardship touchpoints, revenue targets, performance of marketing outreach, and pipeline management details. Lead efforts to engage and cultivate current and prospective network members to increase attendance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES/QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES 

Candidates should possess four or more years of successful event planning with increasing responsibility. Desired qualities and background include:

• Strong event planning, outreach, and marketing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to simultaneously plan and manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to highest ethical standards and ability to understand venue contracts.
• Strong negotiation and budgeting skills.
• Superb attention to detail and ability to reliably adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strategic thinker with organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of virtual event platforms such as Zoom, Teams etc.
• Accurate and reliable data entry skills and familiarity with Salesforce, Pardot, and DonorBox.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Office and event management software.
• Proficiency with Canva or other graphic design and visual communication platform.
• Experience building, managing, and expanding relationships with diverse constituencies, both internal and external.
• Commitment to ACS’s mission and vision, experience in the pro-democracy and/or legal field a plus.
• Possess a command of cultural sensitivity and value and embrace cultural, political, and social differences. The Event Coordinator will contribute to an environment that encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong professional ethics, transparency, integrity, and accountability in all actions.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Occasional travel required.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Salary range for this role is $50,000 - $70,000.
• 4-day work week schedule.
• Generous health, vision, dental, life insurance.
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

Location

ACS has a flexible remote work policy, but this position is based in Washington, DC. The Event Coordinator may work hybrid in-office/remotely, but in-person work and visits are required as needed.

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply should submit a résumé, cover letter and list of three references (each as a PDF) to Morgan Washburn, HR Director, at jobs@acslaw.org. Please include “ACS Event Coordinator” in the subject line.

ACS values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. Former government employees are encouraged to apply.

The American Constitution Society (ACS) is seeking technically savvy and detail oriented creative professionals to apply for the role of Digital Marketing Associate. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to use digital, creative, and analytical talents to advance ACS’s mission of strengthening democracy, protecting rights, and supporting a more just legal system. If you believe in the power of digital outreach to mobilize people and inspire change and enjoy managing projects in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Email & HTML Production 

• Build, code, and ensure quality assurance for major email communication (newsletters, fundraising, urgent alerts, events). Requires prior experience with responsive HTML email coding.
• Maintain consistent templates and branding.

WordPress/HTML (Landing Pages & Web Support) 

• Create or update HTML pages for events, sign ups, and campaigns.
• Ensure pages are properly coded and tracked and connected to the correct systems.
• Work with consultants to develop updated presentation styles.

Salesforce & Pardot Support 

• Maintain the backend systems that power emails, forms, and member communication. Prior Salesforce/Pardot experience required.
• Keep donation, membership, and website data flowing correctly between systems.

• Troubleshoot sync and automation issues. Ability to independently resolve technical issues.

Data & Tracking 

• Organize and maintain donation tracking, website analytics, and email performance data.
• Manage tagging and tracking so we can clearly see what is working with members. Ensure cross-platform consistency.
• Support the creation of reliable dashboards. Assist in documenting SOPs for continuity.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Salesforce, Pardot and WordPress.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design and email campaigns.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and shift priorities in response to fast-moving events.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently while working productively within a team.
• Strategic thinker with organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working with nonprofits and/or law firms/legal organizations a plus.
• Commitment to ACS’s mission and vision.

Education:

 Bachelor's degree required.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The salary range is $45,000 to $50,000, depending on experience.
• 4-day work week schedule.
• Generous health, vision, dental, life insurance.
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

How to Apply:

Those wishing to apply should submit a résumé, cover letter, and three references (each as a PDF) to Morgan Washburn, HR Manager, at jobs@acslaw.org. Please include “Digital Marketing Associate” in the subject line.

ACS values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. Former government employees are encouraged to apply.

The Position: 

The American Constitution Society (ACS) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and thoughtful Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement to expand ACS’s capacity to assist our network of lawyers and law students with career development and clerkship opportunities.

The Assistant Director will play a key role in shaping the careers of the next generation of progressive legal leaders. This position’s main responsibilities will be to counsel individual ACS members through the clerkship process and other career opportunities, plan and speak at in-person and virtual panels on career development topics, and build on ACS’s existing clerkship and mentor-matching programs. This position will report to the Director of Strategic Engagement.

The Assistant Director will also assist in other key elements of the Strategic Engagement Department’s priorities including:

• Working with law school faculty to help them recommend their students to judges
• Writing recommendations for ACS members applying for clerkships and other jobs
• Developing relationships with progressive attorneys across sectors to serve as mentors for law students and young lawyers
• Assisting in convenings of judges and other influential lawyers
• Creating and implementing new programs for best assisting ACS members

Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and have one to four years of professional experience. Candidates without a J.D., but with experience in legal recruiting or career services will also be considered. The ideal candidate will be familiar with state and/or federal clerkship hiring processes, and have outstanding judgment, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to ACS’s mission and values.

ACS values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000 based on relevant professional experience.
• A 4-day work week schedule;
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance;
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

Location:

ACS has a flexible remote work policy and candidates from anywhere in the United States will be considered.

How to Apply:

Those wishing to apply should submit a résumé, cover letter, and three references (each as a PDF) to Morgan Washburn, HR Manager, at jobs@acslaw.org. Please include “Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement” in the subject line.

ACS values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

 

The Position:

The American Constitution Society (ACS) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and driven student to serve as the Summer ACS Intern. Reporting to the VP of Communications and VP of Network Advancement and collaborating with all levels of the ACS team, the ACS Intern has a unique opportunity to support ambitious goals and contribute to progressive legal reform. Candidates must be able to receive credit towards their major and/or be earning a stipend from a university program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with National Convention planning and staffing June 18-20 in Washington, DC
• Create original graphics for use in social media posts.
• Assist with the research and writing of press releases.
• Post updated information on the ACS website.
• Research on geographic and subject matter specific legal working groups.
• Research on chapter engagement and programs.
• Edit lesson plans for a civics education project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Desired qualities and background include:
• Experience building and expanding relationships with diverse constituencies, both internal and external.
• Commitment to ACS’s mission and vision, experience in the pro-democracy field a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strategic thinker with organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Possess a command of cultural sensitivity and value and embrace cultural, political, and social differences. The ACS Intern will contribute to an environment that encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong professional ethics, transparency, integrity, and accountability in all actions.
• Self-motivation/ability to work independently.

Location: 

ACS has a flexible remote work policy, but this position is based in Washington, D.C.

How to Apply:

Those wishing to apply should submit a résumé and cover letter (each as a PDF) to Morgan Washburn, HR Manager, at jobs@acslaw.org. Please include “ACS Intern” in the subject line.

ACS values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

The Position:

The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) is the nation’s foremost progressive legal organization, with a diverse nationwide network that includes nearly 250 student and lawyer chapters, and progressive lawyers, students, judges, scholars, elected officials, and advocates. Our mission is to support and advocate for laws and legal systems that redress the founding failures of our Constitution, strengthen our democratic legitimacy, uphold the rule of law, and realize the promise of equality for all.

ACS has an immediate opening for an Assistant or Associate Director of Chapters to manage ACS’s growing network and support the overall work of the Department of Network Advancement. ACS chapters are not only the lifeblood of ACS, but a tailor-made infrastructure for sharing ideas, testing theories, and gathering diverse inputs. Together, and with your support, we will move ACS forward to meet this critical inflection point in our nation’s history. We will continue to build a community around a shared identity and values. We will defend democracy and support those who champion the rule of law. And we will transform our system of law and government into a force for good in all our lives.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant or Associate Director of Chapters will assist in:
• Strengthening and ensuring the success of ACS’s most valuable asset: its nationwide progressive network. This includes managing and supporting the existing network of ACS student and lawyer chapters across the country, the strategic expansion of new ACS chapters; supporting and facilitating individual chapter programming; and coordinating national programming for ACS-wide leaders.
• Building a vibrant, diverse, active, and cohesive network for members at all stages of their careers;
• Implementing the division’s budget and strategic priorities;
• Integrating chapter activities and chapter members into ACS’s various substantive initiatives;
• Developing and planning signature events to raise money, raise ACS’s profile, and broaden our impact in key legal markets around the country;
• Facilitating outreach to chapter members and outside organizations;
• Empowering, supporting, and uplifting ACS student and lawyer chapter leaders;
• Working to ensure career-long engagement with the ACS network;
• Coordinating the participation of network members with ACS special projects and career opportunities; and
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time within the overall department.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and personal attributes:
• Campaign, organizing, or event planning experience;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to absorb and act on dynamic information;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when navigating collaborations with individuals across the legal profession, throughout the country, across subject matters, and across experience levels (from law students to new lawyers, seasoned lawyers, scholars,
judges, and public officials);
• Excellent writing skills;
• Thrives in a collaborative and outcome-driven work culture;
• Performs well in a team environment, but can also consistently accomplish tasks independently;
• Knowledge of current legal and public policy issues;
• Some travel for meetings and events is required;
• JD preferred; and
• Social media and Excel experience are a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The salary for this position is $50,000-70,000 based on education level and experience;
• 4-day work week schedule;
• Generous health, vision, dental, and life insurance;
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave; and
• A robust and collaborative work environment.

Location:

The ideal candidate could be based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid work environment or
could work remotely from the South or Pennsylvania with the expectation of occasional travel
to Washington D.C., when necessary.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, & list of three references to jobs@acslaw.org.

ACS values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.