​Working under the direction of the legislative director, the legislative associate will be responsible for coordinating the ACLU-PA’s role and and participation in several local and statewide coalitions and will support the work of the ACLU-PA’s campaigns. The legislative associate will also assist with the development of and oversee a community lobbying training program and will assist in managing the core responsibilities of the ACLU-PA’s legislative work. This position works in close collaboration with other staff, including legal, communications, and field, on integrated advocacy initiatives in order to enhance the overall political capacity and effectiveness of the organization, as well as supporting existing networks of activists and volunteers.

This is a two-year, full-time, salaried position with a possibility of renewal depending on the organization’s needs and available funding. It is based in Harrisburg.

​The organizer will report to the director of the Campaign for Smart Justice and will be a part of an interdisciplinary, cross-departmental campaign team.This is a two-year, full-time, salaried position with a possibility of renewal depending on the organization’s needs and available funding. The position can be based in State College or Harrisburg, PA, although travel across the state will be required frequently. People with personal experience being incarcerated or otherwise impacted by the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.

​The Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC) is a data-driven, comprehensive reform effort to reduce the size of the local jail population and reduce the rate of racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in the criminal justice system. Philadelphia is enhancing its efforts to engage community members with varying perspectives in the reform effort.