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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days ACLU of New Jersey's roles stay open a median of 53 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of ACLU of New Jersey's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ACLU of New Jersey
- high 8 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 13 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
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About this role
The Policy Strategist at ACLU-NJ will engage in legislative advocacy and policy strategy to promote civil rights and liberties across New Jersey. This role involves researching laws, developing lobbying strategies, and building relationships with government officials and community partners. Additionally, the strategist will support communications efforts and maintain organized policy records while contributing to equity and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ACLU of New Jersey as an employer.
What you need
- At least two years of experience in public policy advocacy and research at state or local levels
- Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the mission and goals of ACLU-NJ
- Excellent policy analysis, research, and written and oral advocacy skills
- Experience with legislative procedures, bill drafting, policy development, and analysis
- Ability to proactively build and cultivate effective relationships across the political spectrum
- Familiarity with the New Jersey political landscape, state and local government issues, and the legislative process
Nice to have
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (or another language spoken by New Jersey communities)
- Existing relationships with members of the New Jersey congressional delegation or legislature
- Experience working on civil rights, criminal justice reform, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ rights, or voting rights campaigns
- Experience with federal agency advocacy or administrative rulemaking processes
- Experience using legislative tracking tools
What you get
- Salary range of $80,000, commensurate with experience
- 30 days paid time off
- 12 office holidays and 16 health care leave days
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 20 weeks (100 days) paid family leave
- Life and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role may require irregular hours and weekend meetings during legislative sessions
- Fast-paced environment may require strong organizational skills
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Listed by ACLU of New Jersey on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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