ACLU Alabama seeks Deputy Director

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama is one of the nation’s foremost defenders of civil liberties and civil rights. They are part of the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with 54 affiliates across the country. Their mission is to protect and advance the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution through public education, legislative advocacy, and litigation.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the ACLU of Alabama Deputy Director serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and works in close partnership with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and Chief Financial Officer to advance the organization’s strategic vision, operational excellence, and organizational culture.

This role is both internally and externally facing, requiring a leader who can effectively steward cross-functional collaboration, support organizational strategy, and help guide the affiliate through complex and fast-moving moments with discernment, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment.

The Deputy Director will support management across the operations, legal, policy, advocacy, development, and communications departments while helping strengthen organizational systems, accountability structures, and long-term planning processes.

The ideal candidate is a strong strategic and relational leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced advocacy environment and capable of managing organizational complexity with steadiness, discretion, and emotional intelligence. This individual will serve as a close thought partner to the Executive Director and Executive Leadership Team, helping support executive decision-making while also driving implementation, coordination, and accountability across departments.

The Deputy Director must be deeply discerning, grounded, and capable of understanding leadership in practice, not simply in theory. This role requires someone who can navigate sensitive organizational dynamics thoughtfully, de-escalate challenges effectively, and help foster organizational stability, trust, and cohesion during periods of growth, transition, and high-impact advocacy work.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, solutions-oriented, and committed to contributing to a healthy, high-functioning organizational culture rooted in accountability, communication, and shared purpose. Experience within movement-building, nonprofit, advocacy, legal, policy, or civic engagement spaces is strongly preferred.

This role is based in Montgomery, Alabama. The Deputy Director is expected to abide by the affiliate’s established attendance policy.

The salary range for the Deputy Director is in a range that begins at $120,000 and rises commensurate with experience.

For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17786269373100130618Kca