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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 a Network Advancement Associate 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   

This Network Advancement Associate will perform a wide variety of administrative tasks in support of the Department of Network Advancement (DNA). The DNA team supports the work of over 250 ACS Student and Lawyer Chapters around the country, the growth of affinity-based working groups, ongoing volunteer projects in collaboration with coalition partners, and DNA’s work on expanding and strengthening ACS’s national network. Work will include event scheduling and support; communications with network members; editing and drafting descriptions for chapter events; reviewing and tracking chapter programming; facilitating Zoom and Teams based programming; and data entry and database management. The Associate will also provide substantive support on conferences and other large-scale events. Evening work is sometimes required for specific events, but weekend work is limited to major conferences once or twice per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Desired qualities and background include:

• A commitment to work a one-year minimum term.

• A strong commitment to ACS’s mission.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to manage a number of diverse projects and budget time accordingly.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively on a team.

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, basic knowledge of SEO, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• HTML and Salesforce experience is a plus.   

Location

This position is based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid schedule (in office at least one day a week).

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 “ACS Associate Candidate” 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 ACS Communications Associate for Network Advancement will perform a wide variety of communication support tasks in collaboration with ACS’s Department of Network Advancement. The Associate will assist with marketing network events via emails, the ACS website, and on social media. Specific responsibilities will include creating and monitoring content for social media platforms; working to increase ACS Chapters and members visibility across digital platforms; drafting marketing materials; and tracking and sharing the performance of marketing outreach. This position is housed within the Department of Communications, and the Associate will work closely with the Vice President of Communications and the Department of Network Advancement to strengthen communications support for the ACS’s more than 250 lawyer and student chapters nationwide.

Evening work is sometimes required for specific events, but weekend work is limited to major conferences once or twice per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Desired qualities and background include:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required

• HTML, Pardot, and Salesforce skills strongly preferred

• Proficiency in Canva and with social media platforms and basic knowledge of SEO preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Self-motivation/ability to work independently

• Good judgement

• Ability to manage a number of diverse projects and budget time accordingly

• A strong commitment to ACS’s mission.

Location

This position can be remotely performed anywhere within the United States or performed with a hybrid work environment, with a preference for someone located in commuting distance to Washington, D.C.

EDUCATION

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field 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 “ACS Chapters Communications 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 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.