IP: ACLU Opening for a Privacy Lobbyist

[Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

> Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 17:02:58 -0500
> To: Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>
> From: Barry Steinhardt <Barrys () aclu org>
> Subject: ACLU Opening for a  Privacy Lobbyist
>
> Dave,
>
> The ACLU has extended our search for a lobbyist to work on privacy issues 
> in our Washington Office. The job announcement appears below. I thought it 
> might be of interest to some IPrs.  I hope you can post this message to 
> the list and that potential applicants will be encouraged by all the good 
> things you have had to say about working in Washington.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barry Steinhardt
>
>
> ORIGINAL POSTING DATE:
> NOVEMBER 22, 2000
>
>
>
>
> DEADLINE EXTENDED
>
> EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
> Legislative Counsel for Privacy Rights
>
> The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking a lawyer to serve as a 
> Legislative Counsel in the national organization's Washington Office 
> located in Washington, DC.  The ACLU Washington Office is responsible for 
> advancing the civil liberties agenda of the national organization before 
> Congress and the Executive Branch.
>
> JOB DESCRIPTION: The Legislative Counsel, will work under the supervision 
> of the Associate Director/Chief Legislative Counsel and Director of the 
> Washington Office, will be expected to be knowledgeable about a wide range 
> of civil liberties issues.  The Legislative Counsel will focus particular 
> attention on privacy rights including Internet privacy, privacy of medical 
> and financial records, and the application of the Privacy 
> Act.  Responsibilities include:
>
> * preparing and delivering testimony on pending legislation before 
> congressional committees;
> * researching and drafting legislative memoranda on federal bills and 
> proposed administrative rules and regulations affecting civil liberties;
> * lobbying members of Congress and their staff to support ACLU positions 
> on pending legislation;
> * conducting in-depth civil liberties briefings for congressional and 
> Executive Branch staff;
> * participating as the ACLU representative in meetings of ad hoc 
> legislative coalitions;
> * working with national and local media;  and
> * supervising an administrative staff person and ACLU volunteers and interns
>
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants should have significant background and 
> experience on privacy issues and experience working on legislative 
> matters, preferably involving civil liberties.  Applicants must have a law 
> degree and should have good writing and speaking skills, a demonstrated 
> ability to analyze and effectively communicate, an understanding of issues 
> relating to law, public policy and the legislative process, and the 
> capacity to organize and work with coalitions to achieve legislative 
> goals.  Litigation experience on privacy issues is a plus.
>
> SALARY: Salary is based on ACLU salary scale. Excellent health and welfare 
> benefits provided.
>
> APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Send resume and a writing sample that demonstrates 
> legal or policy analysis to the attention of: Office Administrator, ACLU 
> Washington Office, 122 Maryland Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002; Re: 
> Legislative Counsel/Privacy.   Deadline has been extended and applications 
> will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
>
>
>
>
>
> The ACLU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and 
> Encourages Women, People of Color, Persons With Disabilities, Lesbians and 
> Gay Men To Apply
>
>
>
>
> Barry Steinhardt
> BSteinhardt () aclu org
> Associate Director
> American Civil Liberties Union
> 125 Broad St. New York, NY 10004
> 212 549 2508 (v) 212 549 2656 (f)



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