JOB TITLE: Religion and Reproductive Freedom Outreach Coordinator
Application Deadline: Inquiries will be accepted until position is filled.
Early applications encouraged

The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU-NC) seeks applicants for seeks a temporary, part-time Religion and Reproductive Freedom Outreach Coordinator to work under the supervision of the Reproductive Rights Project. This is a contract position, classified as temporary: for one year. The position is expected to begin around July 15, 2008.

Job Description:
The Outreach Coordinator will:

• Identify a diverse array of religious leaders, theologians, religious educators and religious communities supportive of reproductive freedom and/or civil liberties generally.
• Promote reproductive freedom and civil liberties by outreach to religious leaders and religious communities.
• Convene meetings of faith leaders to discuss religion and reproductive freedom.
• Create a broad network of faith leaders committed to reproductive freedom.
• Prepare opinion editorials, short articles, and other materials on religion and reproductive freedom.
• Develop and maintain a database of religious leaders and educators committed to reproductive freedom and civil liberties.
• Work with coalition partners to accomplish these goals.
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by ACLU-NC’s Reproductive Rights Project attorney.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of complexities of reproductive freedom issues in diverse communities
• Interest in religion and familiarity with the religious communities of northern California
• Experience with community outreach.
• Collaborative facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to take initiative and think strategically.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Commitment to civil liberties.

Compensation:
This is a contract position. Contract rate will be based on experience.

To Apply:
Send résumé and cover letter to:

ACLU Foundation of Northern California
39 Drumm Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Attn: Cynthia Williams or email cwilliams@aclunc.org

The ACLU-NC is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are particularly urged to apply.

About the ACLU of Northern California:
The ACLU of Northern California, founded in 1934, is the largest ACLU affiliate in the nation, with more than 55,000 members, 22 all-volunteer chapters and a staff of 50. The ACLU of Northern California has been in the forefront of protecting reproductive rights and religious freedom for decades.