IP: Wanted -- Internet Advocacy Position at ACLU

[Dave Farber <farber@cis.upenn.edu>]

Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 14:06:18 -0500
To: Dave Farber <farber@cis.upenn.edu>
From: Barry Steinhardt <Barrys@aclu.org>
Subject: Internet Advocacy Position at ACLU

18, 1999
Dave,

Can I trouble to post this job announcement on the IP list. It is one of the rare jobs around for people who want to do work on Internet related public policy issues and I would hope that it will be of interest to many persons on the list.

Thanks,

Barry Steinhardt



POSITION AVAILABLE
Global  Liberty Internet Campaign Organizer
Information Technology Researcher and Writer



The American Civil Liberties Union in New York City invites applications for the combined position of Organizer for the ACLU's work in connection with an international campaign for liberty on the Internet and researcher and writer on information technology issues. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the ACLU Associate Director.

Specific Responsibilities:
The ACLU was one of the founding members of the Global Internet Liberty Campaign (GILC) a coalition of nongovernmental organizations from around the world who have joined together to advocate for the application of internationally recognized principles of civil liberties on the global Internet. In connection with the ACLU?s participation in GILC, the Organizer/Researcher will be responsible for: 
· editing the on-line and print versions of a newsletter on the international aspects of Internet Liberty;  
· assisting in the organization of International conferences; 
· assisting in the organization of online campaigns and recruiting new members organizations and maintaining GILC records. 
· such other duties as may be assigned. 

As a researcher and writer on information technology issues, the staff member will be responsible for preparing memorandums, public policy reports and speeches on the civil liberties implications of information technologies including the Internet, electronic data bases and electronic surveillance.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a strong interest in civil liberties and technology issues.  All applicants must have a college degree, experience in online research and communications; knowledge of electronic publishing tools and demonstrated superior writing and editing skills.  An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (Law, Journalism, Information Technology, etc.) and fluency in one or more nonEnglish languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian or Spanish) is preferred, but not required.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary based on experience within the parameters of the ACLU salary scale.  The salary range for this position is $32,960 to $38,368.  Excellent health and welfare benefits provided.

Applications:
The deadline for applications is March 18, 1999.   Submit letter of application, resume and short writing sample to:

Department GILC
125 Broad Street - 18th Fl
New York, New York 10004

or email to or email to Barrys@aclu.org.

THE ACLU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND LESBIANS AND GAY MEN TO APPLY.











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Barry Steinhardt				212 549 2508 (v)
Associate Director				212 549 2656 (f)
American Civil Liberties Union		Barrys@aclu.org
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