The ACLU of Arizona works to advance equity and dismantle systemic injustice through legal action, policy advocacy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans.
Are you interested in joining our team? See our active job and internship opportunities below!
The ACLU of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Arizona 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, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.
The ACLU of Arizona undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact info@acluaz.org.
The following job descriptions provide general but not comprehensive lists of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for each position. They does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change job descriptions and/or postings at any time without advance notice.
The ACLU of Arizona comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona and the ACLU Foundation of Arizona. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona and the ACLU Foundation of Arizona have same overall mission; they share office space and employees. The ACLU of Arizona has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. Job postings refer collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU of Arizona.”
Career Opportunities
Director of Philanthropy
The Director of Philanthropy plays a leadership role in driving the financial growth of the ACLU of Arizona by leading a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy with an emphasis on building strong relationships with donors and institutional supporters to generate transformational gifts to support the ACLU of Arizona’ current and future work.
Communications Strategist
The ACLU of Arizona communications department is seeking an experienced, creative, and strategy-minded communications professional to join the team! The ideal candidate has a passion for making complex issues clear and relatable through written and visual forms of communications, is comfortable juggling several projects in a fast-paced working environment, and is deeply committed to advancing civil rights, liberties, and justice for all.
Community Organizer: Democracy Defense
The Community Organizer: Democracy Defense will advance the ACLU of Arizona’s goals and priorities to meet the current challenges to democracy and voting rights and strengthen the foundation for future election cycles. They will recruit volunteers, develop their leadership, and mobilize people in the community who share values with the ACLU of Arizona. They will also lead and work collaboratively with other ACLU of Arizona staff, ACLU national and other affiliate programs, and movement partners to develop and execute advocacy campaigns to influence decision-makers and community leaders to adopt policy changes that contribute to Arizonans civil rights and liberties.
Extern / Internship Opportunities
Legal Externship/Internship
If you are a law student interested in a legal externship/internship, please submit a cover letter that illustrates your commitment to civil liberties and civil rights, a current resume, a writing sample (no more than 10 pages) and contact information for three references to Gloria Torres at gtorres@acluaz.org.
