ACLU · 2 months ago
Training Director, Organizing Team
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $189K/yrThe ACLU is seeking a Training Director for its National Political Advocacy Department to lead the nationwide organizing training program. This role involves designing and implementing training curricula, developing train-the-trainer programs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure training effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities.
AdviceLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training curriculum for organizers, volunteers, and staff across multiple ACLU programs including campus organizing, veteran organizing, volunteer engagement, and issue campaigns
Create scalable training models that can be delivered nationally and adapted locally by affiliates
Develop both foundational organizing skills trainings (power-mapping, coalition-building, campaign strategy) and issue-specific trainings
Build and maintain a digital library of training materials, toolkits, videos, and resources accessible to the ACLU network
Establish and lead train-the-trainer programs that equip affiliate organizers, volunteer leaders, and staff to deliver trainings independently
Provide ongoing coaching and support to trainers across the network
Create standardized facilitator guides and training protocols to ensure quality and consistency
Evaluate trainer effectiveness and provide feedback for continuous improvement
Collaborate with subject matter experts, legal staff, policy teams, and campaign leads to develop training content that advances organizational priorities
Ensure all training materials are legally accurate, politically strategic, and organizationally aligned
Design training experiences that center equity, accessibility, and cultural competency
Continuously update curriculum based on evolving political landscape, legal developments, and participant feedback
Deliver engaging, interactive trainings virtually and in-person to diverse audiences including staff, volunteers, students, veterans, and community leaders
Facilitate large group sessions, breakout discussions, and skills practice
Adapt training style and content for different learning styles, experience levels, and contexts
Model excellent facilitation practices that others can replicate
Develop annual training strategy aligned with NPAD organizing goals and organizational priorities
Partner with organizing staff to identify training needs and design responsive programs
Coordinate training calendar across multiple programs to maximize reach and efficiency
Integrate training programs with broader organizing campaigns and electoral work
Design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure training effectiveness and impact
Track training metrics including participants trained, knowledge gain, skill development, and behavioral change
Collect and analyze participant feedback to continuously improve training quality
Report on training outcomes to leadership and demonstrate return on investment
Work closely with ACLU affiliates to support their training needs and build local capacity
Partner with internal teams (Communications, Legal, Policy, Campaigns) to ensure training content is aligned and accurate
Collaborate with external training organizations and movement partners to share best practices
Build relationships with coalition partners to co-develop and co-deliver trainings
Stay current on adult learning theory, popular education methodologies, and training best practices
Pilot new training formats, technologies, and delivery methods
Identify opportunities to scale high-impact trainings
Build institutional training capacity that outlasts individual staff tenure
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in training, adult education, popular education, or organizing with significant training responsibilities
Proven track record designing and delivering effective training programs for diverse audiences
Deep understanding of organizing principles, grassroots power-building, and campaign strategy
Excellent facilitation skills with ability to engage and inspire participants
Strong curriculum development experience with ability to translate complex concepts into accessible learning experiences
Experience implementing train-the-trainer models and building training capacity in others
Demonstrated commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive facilitation practices
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management abilities with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfort with virtual training platforms (Zoom, webinar tools, learning management systems)
Access to a major airport
Preferred
Experience training in social justice, civil rights, or political organizing contexts
Knowledge of ACLU issue areas (voting rights, immigrant rights, criminal justice, reproductive freedom, etc.)
Experience working with volunteer leaders and building volunteer capacity
Familiarity with popular education and movement training methodologies
Experience managing training budgets and resources
Multilingual abilities (Spanish particularly valued)
Experience training across diverse geographic and cultural contexts
Benefits
Generous paid time-off policy
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
401k plan and employer match
Annual professional development funds
Internal professional development programs and workshops
Company
ACLU
The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
Founded in 1920
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Deborah Archer
President
Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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