Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement

American Constitution Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Constitution Society (ACS) seeks an Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement to build capacity to impact state courts in Georgia. Reporting to the Vice President, you will manage the pilot strategy, develop a diverse pipeline of prospective judges, and advance nonpartisan judicial education and recruitment.

You will coordinate candidate background vetting and drive public engagement around appointments and elections, with a flexible remote policy and Georgia-preferred candidates.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• 1–4 years of professional experience.
• Familiarity with state judicial selection processes or campaign experience.
• Strong judgment and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ACS’s pilot strategy execution in Georgia.
• Build a diverse, highly qualified pipeline of prospective judges for state courts.
• Coordinate candidate background vetting and nonpartisan judicial education.
• Foster public engagement around state court appointments and elections.
• Organize regional convenings for judges, scholars, and practitioners.
• Identify and present recommendations for nonpartisan prospective Judicial Nominating Commission appointees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Collaboration

Public engagement

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement

The Position:

The American Constitution Society (ACS) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and thoughtful Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement to build our capacity to impact state courts in Georgia.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Strategic Engagement, the Assistant Director will serve as the primary manager for executing ACS’s pilot strategy in Georgia. The role focuses on building a diverse, highly qualified pipeline of prospective judges for state appellate and trial courts, conducting nonpartisan judicial education and recruitment, coordinating candidate background vetting, and fostering public engagement around state court appointments and elections.

Although this position is fully funded through March 31, 2028, we anticipate funding will continue beyond that period.

The Assistant Director will also assist in other key elements of the Strategic Engagement Department’s priorities, including:

• Design and execute in-person and virtual nonpartisan educational programs across Georgia explaining the role of the state judiciary and the mechanics of judicial elections.
• Organize regional convenings for sitting state judges, legal scholars, and senior practitioners.
• Help identify, cultivate, and present recommendations of highly qualified, diverse, nonpartisan prospective Judicial Nominating Commission appointees for consideration by state decision-makers.

Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and have one to four years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will be familiar with state judicial selection processes and/or campaign experience. Candidates should also have outstanding judgment, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to ACS’s mission and values.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000 based on relevant professional experience.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance;
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

Location:

ACS has a flexible remote work policy, but candidates in Georgia are strongly preferred.

ACS values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. ACS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.