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Director of People and Culture

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Application and Nomination
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with this search. Review of applications will begin September 4, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/9760329
- Contact Julie A. Leos at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) website at https://www.aclu-tn.org/

The ACLU of Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Tennessee 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, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ACLU-TN is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

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American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee

Overview
Headquarters: 
Nashville, TN, USA
Founded: 
1968
About Us
Mission: 

ACLU-TN is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the enduring values of freedom, fairness, justice, and equality. We are a watchdog against government abuse of rights, fighting for fairness in our laws & their enforcement.

Programs: 

ACLU-TN uses an integrated advocacy model—including litigation, legislative lobbying, strategic communications and narrative change, and people-centered engagement and mobilization—to pursue strategic campaigns that protect and expand fundamental rights and freedoms. The affiliate works proactively to pursue policies, practices, and laws that protect Tennesseans against unfair and unequal treatment. 

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Executive Director

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How to Apply

Applications will be accepted through September 11 and must be submitted through our Applicant Tracking System here: https://app.trinethire.com/companies/284008-firc/jobs/123453-executive-d.... Please include a cover letter, an updated resume, and at least two professional references (additional references may be requested later in the process). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the hiring committee may begin interviews while the posting is still open, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.  

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Executive Director

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Submit the following via [email protected]:

  • Resume
  • Letter of interest
  • Response to either Prompt A or Prompt B (250 words or fewer), below:
    • Prompt A: Identify one major shift over the next five years (e.g., technology, equity, funding models, or community engagement) that will force a change in DLiA’s strategy and initiatives. List specific actions a new Executive Director could take in their first year to position DLiA ahead of that shift?
    • Prompt B: DLiA emphasizes biodiversity work that can inform conservation initiatives, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management. How might an Executive Director develop funder investments that support those outcomes? Share a concrete example that informs your perspective.

Deadline: August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern. DLiA’s partner supporting the search, Thrivner, may be in contact for rolling follow-up and/or interview invitations.

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Project ARRIBA- President & Chief Executive Officer

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Culture First Consulting

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Headquarters: 
El Paso, TX, USA
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

To assist economically disadvantaged individuals in gaining the education and job skills needed for in-demand occupations that pay a family-sustaining, living wage in El Paso, Texas.

Programs: 

We work with individuals living in El Paso County to start, continue, and complete a degree or credential for an in-demand career. More often than not, these individuals qualify as:

  • low-income
  • minority
  • first-generation college student
  • single parent
  • veteran
  • unemployed/underemployed adult

Using an intensive case management and 360 wrap-around support service program, our attentive case managers assess the individual needs of each participant and coordinate support and resources — such as tuition assistance, exam fees, or childcare — to fit their needs and goals. When participants complete their education, we job place them in a position that aligns with their goals and skills and continue checking in for the first year to ensure job retention.

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Field Organizer - Tallahassee

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Please use this link to apply: https://airtable.com/appwu65XXYH46RL9i/pagYWvcV0wUvlkm80/form

All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU of Florida and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us, these are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance to make long-term, meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization — one that respects and embraces difference, treats everyone equitably, and empowers our colleagues to do their best work. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this job, the ACLU of Florida will provide one. We make every effort to ensure that our recruitment and employment efforts provide people with disabilities full opportunities for employment in all positions, and we undertake affirmative action strategies to help make that a reality.

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American Civil Liberties Union of Florida

Overview
Headquarters: 
Miami, FL, USA
About Us
Programs: 

The ACLU of Florida is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that employs litigation, public policy advocacy, communications, and organizing to protect and promote a broad range of individual rights and freedoms, including the freedom of speech, voting rights, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and immigrants’ rights.

Why Work For Us?: 

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is an affiliate of the national ACLU, a national public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights.  For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has served as the nation’s primary protector of the liberties that define our democracy. The organization implements its vital civil liberties mission in all 50 states in large part through affiliate entities such as the ACLU of Florida. Operating on a $5.4 million budget out of four offices—Miami (main), Tampa, Pensacola, and Jacksonville—the Florida affiliate has 36 staff members, making it among the larger ACLU affiliates in the nation.

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Executive Director

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How to Apply

For best consideration, submit a letter of interest and current resume to Kittleman & Associates, LLC by September 18, 2026. Apply here: https://apptrkr.com/9733511

Learn more here: https://mcusercontent.com/1252875d7f1dc66a8f6c002aa/files/bc338380-4c04-...

 

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Regional Development Director

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Teach Plus

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Headquarters: 
Boston, MA, USA
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The mission of Teach Plus is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student success.

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Executive Director

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Application Process

Initial review of applications will begin August 6, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Additional information regarding the Kenai Watershed Forum and a complete position description may be found at: www.kenaiwatershed.org

Questions regarding the position may be directed to: [email protected]

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Kenai Watershed Forum

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Headquarters: 
Soldotna, AK, USA
Annual Budget : 
$100-500,000
Size: 
1-10 employees
Founded: 
1997
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

"Working together for healthy watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula through research, restoration, and education."

Programs: 

Recognized as the regional watershed organization of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF) is dedicated to identifying and addressing watershed needs through innovative education, science, restoration, and community partnerships that protect and enhance the region's watersheds for future generations.

KWF is a respected nonprofit organization serving the Kenai Peninsula and the State of Alaska through collaborative watershed stewardship. Working alongside Tribal organizations, nonprofit partners, local, state, and federal agencies, philanthropic foundations, corporations, and community volunteers, KWF has built a strong reputation for delivering science-based conservation solutions and meaningful community engagement. Programs ranged for water quality sampling, restoration and mitigation areas threatening riverine and tidal influenced systems and spawning and developmental habitat for aquatic species. 

Why Work For Us?: 

The organization is set up under an Executive Director and directors of Finance & Operations, Science & Research, and Education & Community Engagement.  Permanent and temporary  seasonal staff and interns work to collaboratively organizational culture that empower staff to successfully implement KWF's programs and initiatives. This philosophy of experience, with challenges in a science based atmosphere and public outreach and education is wonderful start in one's career. 


 

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Housing Policy Associate

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Please email a resume and a brief statement of interest (with "Housing Policy Associate" in the subject line) to Maya Brennan ( [email protected] ). No phone calls please. The position is open until filled. References may be required. The Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply.

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The Coalition (formerly CNHED)

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Headquarters: 
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Founded: 
2000
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Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

The Coalition advances community economic development solutions that address the inequity of under-resourced communities in the District of Columbia.

Programs: 

The Coalition is a dynamic 501(c)3 nonprofit that advances equitable community economic development solutions in the District of Columbia. Our holistic systems-change approach encompasses community-informed budget and policy advocacy, data-driven thought leadership, and needs-based programmatic initiatives in the areas of Housing and Homelessness, Workforce Development, and Small Business Ecosystem Building.

Since its inception in 2000, The Coalition has grown from 55 organizations to nearly 180 today. The Coalition’s strength is in its convening power, highly successful advocacy, robust communications, and information sharing, and equipping its members with tools and resources for their work. The Coalition’s organizational members include nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing developers, housing counseling and service agencies, community economic development organizations, workforce and business development entities, lenders, intermediaries, and government agencies.

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Chief Philanthropy Officer

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Historic Charleston Foundation

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Headquarters: 
Charleston, SC, USA
Founded: 
1947
About Us
Mission: 

Our mission is to advocate for a future for Charleston that honors and protects its people, places, culture, and community.

Programs: 

With our sights ahead, we refocus and redouble our efforts to advocate for a future Charleston that honors and protects its people, places, culture, and community.  We are expanding our concept of preservation beyond just the built environment—to include its ability to ensure vibrant communities for its people and culture. We are tackling issues of resiliency, sustainability, and affordability, while advocating for thoughtful, smart growth that reflects the highest principles of urban design, architecture, and our community’s values. From our easement and covenant programs to our advocacy supporting historic settlement communities to the launch of the Common Cause Loan Fund, Historic Charleston Foundation will remain a significant voice and authority in the Charleston community and region for many years to come.

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