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ACLU-NJ Policy Fellow

ACLU of New Jersey · Newark, NJ

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
33 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

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ACLU of New Jersey's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ACLU of New Jersey.

About this role

The ACLU-NJ is seeking a Policy Fellow to support the Political Advocacy team by conducting research, drafting memos, and assisting in the planning and execution of policy campaigns. The Fellow will engage with stakeholders, create advocacy materials, and provide administrative support for events. This role is designed for early-career individuals passionate about civil rights and policy reform.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, sociology, legal studies, or a related field
  • Some professional or applied experience in policy, legislative affairs, civic advocacy, civil rights, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience conducting policy research and producing clear, well-organized written work
  • Strong research ability to synthesize complex information into accessible memos and advocacy materials
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Familiarity with the legislative process, ideally at the state level

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with New Jersey state government, politics, or the legislative landscape
  • Experience in community organizing, coalition building, or grassroots advocacy
  • Experience drafting or tracking legislation
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (or another language spoken by New Jersey communities)
  • Experience with legislative tracking platforms or CRM/database tools

What you get

  • Salary starting at $65,000, commensurate with experience
  • 30 days paid time off
  • 12 office holidays
  • 16 health care leave days
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 20 weeks (100 days) paid family leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role primarily focused on research and support rather than direct advocacy leadership
  • Position is entry-level, which may limit immediate impact on policy reform

Summarised from ACLU of New Jersey's posting. Read the full original.

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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