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The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Associate, Digital Marketing & Production in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This is a 3-year term-limited position.
The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Donor Development the Associate, Digital Marketing & Production will be responsible for the execution of digital campaigns, including email and peer-to-peer text messaging for the ACLU’s Nationwide Membership Marketing program. The associate will work closely with both external partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring schedules are kept and don’t overlap with other teams’ sends. The Associate produces digital campaigns, develops campaign templates, landing pages, and dedicated URLs, and ensures testing direction from strategy memos is reflected in campaign setup. Data literacy, project management experience, strong attention to detail and comfort collaborating with diverse teams are essential for success in this position.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Monitor, respond to, and complete production requests as assigned
- Produce and test online forms, donation forms, and other landing pages
- Contribute to the maintenance of documentation of team processes and workflows for production
- Work cross-departmentally as well as with external partners to produce digital campaigns
- Coordinate with external vendors to daily send reports across our email and SMS programs and overall campaign wrap up reports
- Support weekend email and text campaigns; This includes off-hours work, as needed, for live coverage of high-priority events or rapid response moments
- Code, test, QA and edit emails, texts, and landing pages to ensure quality
- Execute audience selects and tests ensuring the quality and accuracy of data with audience stakeholders
- Project management: trafficking copy, creation and management of schedules, and external vendor management
- Identify and escalate digital data hygiene issues, and help define solutions with data team as needed and appropriate
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
- Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Proficiency with HTML and/or CSS
- Experience producing email and text campaigns
- Understanding of digital/email marketing techniques and mobile optimization
- Experience with Drupal, Springboard, Salesforce, BBCRM and Sailthru, preferred
- Experience working with external vendors and partners, preferred
- Experience with fundraising and direct marketing campaigns, preferred
- Experience working at complex national or international nonprofits, preferred
COMPENSATION
The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $89,020.00 (Level J), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
WHY THE ACLU
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just to their work, but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us 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 the best work possible. 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.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Associate, Digital Marketing & Production in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This is a 3-year term-limited position.
The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Donor Development the Associate, Digital Marketing & Production will be responsible for the execution of digital campaigns, including email and peer-to-peer text messaging for the ACLU’s Nationwide Membership Marketing program. The associate will work closely with both external partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring schedules are kept and don’t overlap with other teams’ sends. The Associate produces digital campaigns, develops campaign templates, landing pages, and dedicated URLs, and ensures testing direction from strategy memos is reflected in campaign setup. Data literacy, project management experience, strong attention to detail and comfort collaborating with diverse teams are essential for success in this position.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Monitor, respond to, and complete production requests as assigned
- Produce and test online forms, donation forms, and other landing pages
- Contribute to the maintenance of documentation of team processes and workflows for production
- Work cross-departmentally as well as with external partners to produce digital campaigns
- Coordinate with external vendors to daily send reports across our email and SMS programs and overall campaign wrap up reports
- Support weekend email and text campaigns; This includes off-hours work, as needed, for live coverage of high-priority events or rapid response moments
- Code, test, QA and edit emails, texts, and landing pages to ensure quality
- Execute audience selects and tests ensuring the quality and accuracy of data with audience stakeholders
- Project management: trafficking copy, creation and management of schedules, and external vendor management
- Identify and escalate digital data hygiene issues, and help define solutions with data team as needed and appropriate
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
- Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Proficiency with HTML and/or CSS
- Experience producing email and text campaigns
- Understanding of digital/email marketing techniques and mobile optimization
- Experience with Drupal, Springboard, Salesforce, BBCRM and Sailthru, preferred
- Experience working with external vendors and partners, preferred
- Experience with fundraising and direct marketing campaigns, preferred
- Experience working at complex national or international nonprofits, preferred
COMPENSATION
The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is $89,020.00 (Level J), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
WHY THE ACLU
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just to their work, but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us 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 the best work possible. 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.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Digital Marketing Associate
Lead with platform-specific metrics, not general experience
Employers hiring Digital Marketing Associates want numbers: CTR improvements, ROAS, email open rates, or follower growth. Quantified results from internships, class projects, or personal campaigns signal real-world readiness and make OPT authorization a secondary concern.
Target companies with established marketing teams
Mid-size and enterprise companies with dedicated marketing departments are more likely to have OPT onboarding experience. Startups with no HR infrastructure may delay or mishandle your authorization paperwork, creating unnecessary risk during your OPT window.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with HR
Digital Marketing roles often move fast from offer to start date. Confirm your EAD card arrival timeline before accepting, and communicate your authorized start date clearly. Employers generally accommodate a two-to-three week buffer when given advance notice.
Build a portfolio that works independently of your degree
A portfolio showing live campaigns, SEO audits, content calendars, or paid ad results demonstrates job-readiness without requiring explanation of your visa status. Strong portfolios shift hiring conversations toward your capabilities rather than your work authorization situation.
Focus on roles requiring specialized digital skills
Positions requiring proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, HubSpot, or programmatic advertising platforms tend to attract fewer applicants and more employer flexibility. Specialized skill sets give employers a concrete reason to navigate OPT paperwork rather than pass on your application.
Apply to agencies as well as in-house marketing teams
Digital marketing agencies frequently hire OPT students because they value platform versatility and multilingual capabilities for international clients. Agency experience also accelerates your skill development across industries, strengthening future H-1B visa sponsorship conversations with employers.
Digital Marketing Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Digital Marketing Associate jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated in a STEM-designated field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Science, many Digital Marketing Associate roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, especially those involving marketing analytics, SEO automation, or data-driven campaign management. A degree in Marketing alone does not qualify for STEM OPT. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Can I work as a Digital Marketing Associate while on OPT if my degree is in Business or Communications?
Yes. OPT does not require your job to be in a STEM field. For standard OPT, you need a position that is directly related to your major area of study. Business, Communications, Marketing, and Advertising degrees all support Digital Marketing Associate roles. Your DSO will confirm the connection qualifies, but the relationship is generally straightforward for these degree programs.
How do I find Digital Marketing Associate jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for candidates who need OPT or visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on roles that will reject you at the authorization question. Searching on Migrate Mate for Digital Marketing Associate roles surfaces employers who have actively indicated openness to OPT candidates, which significantly improves your response rate compared to applying blind.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Digital Marketing Associate job ends?
You enter a 60-day grace period once your employment ends. During that window, you can search for a new qualifying role, and your OPT authorization remains valid as long as you find employment before the grace period expires. You must report the job change to your DSO promptly. Unemployment time also counts against your 90-day unemployment limit, so moving quickly matters.
Is a Digital Marketing Associate role likely to lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the employer and how the role is structured. Digital Marketing Associate positions can qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B if the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers in tech, e-commerce, and enterprise SaaS are more likely to have H-1B sponsorship programs. Roles with a data or analytics focus are also stronger candidates for specialty occupation classification.