Technology Fellow
Location: New York, New York
Description: American Civil Liberties Union is at the momment seeking for Technology Fellow right now, this position will be assigned in New York. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Fellowship Opportunity Technology Fellow SPT 09 American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Speech Privacy and Technology Project NY For more than 92 years the Americ! an Civil Liberties Union Foundation ACLU has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan the ACLU has offices in all 50 states Washington DC and Puerto Rico and brings together the country s largest team of public interest lawyers lobbyists communication strategists members and activists in the advancement of equality fairness and freedom especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Speech Privacy and Technology Project of the ACLU s National office in New York City is seeking applicants for the position of Technology Fellow. The fellowship will be for a two year period.
OVERVIEW The Speech Privacy and Technology Project is part of the ACLU s Center for Democracy which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values including the values of government transparency and accountability and to reinforce the United States commitment to human rights and the rule of! law. The Center for Democracy includes in addition to the Spe! ech Privacy and Technology Project the Human Rights Project and the National Security Project. The Speech Privacy and Technology Project is dedicated to protecting and expanding the First Amendment freedoms of expression association and inquiry expanding the right to privacy and increasing the control that individuals have over their personal information and ensuring that civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by new advances in science and technology. The project is currently litigating cases and conducting other advocacy efforts on a variety of issues including political protest freedom of expression online privacy of electronic information journalists rights scientific freedom and openness in the courts.
The Technology Fellow will be responsible for staying abreast of technological developments that have potential consequences for civil liberties identifying new and emerging civil liberties concerns and advising ACLU staff on technological matters.! This will include providing support to ACLU affiliates on technology issues in specific states or regions. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor technologies and technological developments that have potential consequences for civil liberties. Collaborate to devise organizational strategies and responses to issues relating to technology and civil liberties.
Build and maintain links between the ACLU and technology communities. Connect ACLU staff with outside experts when necessary. Serve as a resource to ACLU litigators policy and legislative staff and others on technological matters. Educate the public about technology and civil liberties issues through blog posts social media and white papers.
COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should submit a letter of interest resume two writing samples and the ! names and contact information of at least two references to hrjobsSPT a! clu.org reference SPT 09 NPJ in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the SPT Project posting.
In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Applications can also be sent by mail to Speech Privacy and Technology Project American Civil Liberties Union Foundation RE SPT 09 NPJ 125 Broad Street 18th Floor New York NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and or postin! g at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin marital status citizenship disability and veteran status. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact HRJobsINCLReq aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.
Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities ! in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties.
The ability to work independently as well as within a team. Strong analytical skills. A commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 23:01:09 GMT