Date Posted:
April 28, 2026
Position Title:
Policy Strategist
Office/Company:
American Civil Liberties Union Florida (ACLU of Florida)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05615
Reports To:
Location:
Miami, FL | Tallahassee, FL
Contact:
Salary:
$54,000–$62,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The American Civil Liberties Union Florida (ACLU of Florida) seeks a Policy Strategist to combat pressing civil rights and liberties issues affecting communities across the state.Design and execute bold, high-impact advocacy campaigns—whether legislative, administrative, electoral, or community-based—to advance the rights and dignity of Floridians.Strong knowledge of public policy, law, social sciences, or related fields. Graduate-level work is preferred, but experience can substitute for this preference.
Responsibilities:
• Draft strategic campaign plans—including goals, targets, timelines, and tactics—and guide cross-functional teams in implementing them
• Design and execute integrated advocacy strategies, leveraging legislative, legal, communications, organizing, and—where appropriate—electoral tools to drive policy change
• Monitor and analyze state and local legislation and administrative activity related to immigration and detention
• Draft and edit a range of policy materials, including policy briefs, talking points, research summaries, bill analysis, state and local legislation, and messaging guides
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, policy coalitions, student leaders, and directly impacted individuals
• Coordinate public education campaigns, Know Your Rights trainings, and grassroots advocacy initiatives in key jurisdictions
Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of public policy, law, social sciences, or related fields. Graduate-level work is preferred, but experience can substitute for this preference
• At least three (3) years’ experience engaged in public policy development and advocacy campaigns; preferably related to issues impacting immigrants in Florida
• Strong written and oral communications skills and exceptional research skills
• Exceptional organizational skills; highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Fluency in a language other than English (especially Spanish or Creole) is desired but not required
• Knowledge of and familiarity with software and technology tools (such as LobbyTools, Airtable, and similar) is desired but not required
Instructions:
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Equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
