The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (ACLU-PA) seeks a Technology Manager to effectively manage the organization's IT processes and implement solutions for efficient systems across the organization. This role is designed for a person who can take the lead on technology and administrative projects from research and implementation through training and support. The Technology manager is a highly collaborative team player and effective project manager. The position is full-time, based in the Philadelphia office and reports to the Director of Finance and Administration. Please note that the ACLU-PA is currently operating under a hybrid work model, the nature of this position will require a minimum of three days per week in the office with the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Our Approach

The ACLU-PA values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization, and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. Our work is guided by the principles of freedom, equality, and justice enumerated in the Constitution. We understand that systemic racism and other forms of oppression have prevented the equitable application of these principles to all, and we strive to ensure that our approach accounts for this reality. We also acknowledge that the demands of the work as well as the challenging subject matter it often involves take a toll. While we know that the path of this work is long and hard, we also value the importance of personal well-being. To that end, we endeavor to cultivate a culture that is supportive and sustainable and promotes taking care of oneself.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage relationships with all IT vendors ensuring network configurations and hardware are up to date.
• Oversee equipment purchases, assignments and inventory.
• Research, implement, train and monitor usage of software and applications approved for use by ACLU-PA. 
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization’s technology systems, including basic troubleshooting, monitoring and administration.
• Provide training and support to all staff on cyber security and data safety. Including two factor authentication, password manager and best practices.
• Serve as affiliate liaison to the national office technology department through attendance at meetings, ensuring compliance with policies, and seeking advice as appropriate.
• Manage technology projects, including upgrades and installations.
• Oversee office equipment leases and phone systems; coordinating with administrative staff in each office.
• Support all departments with document retention and organization of electronic files.
• Assist in creating and maintaining IT policies and best practices.
• Conduct regular meetings of the ACLU-PA digital security team.
• Assist director of finance and administration with processing of contracts, leases and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Serve on committees as appropriate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• At least five years of progressive experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, managing all aspects of technology functions.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated success overseeing technology projects.
• Commitment to data privacy, confidentiality and security.
• Ability to develop and lead training. 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to ACLU-PA offices in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh as needed.
• Commitment to advancing ACLU-PA’s mission, goals, and programs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 - Ideally, the successful candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to support individuals with varying degrees of technical proficiency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to advancing the ACLU’s values, mission, goals, and programs, with an understanding of a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights issues and their implications.
• Direct personal or professional experience with communities impacted by systemic bias or economic exclusion.

Compensation & Benefits

We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce through equity initiatives, which includes equitable pay practices. Salary is $80,000 annually and within the parameters of the ACLU-PA compensation scale. Excellent benefits include generous vacation and sick leave; individual/family employer-provided health and dental insurance; life insurance and long-term disability; defined contribution plan with employer match; and 11 paid holidays. Relocation assistance may be available for out-of-state candidates. This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Application Procedure 

Applications will be accepted until April 26, 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Applications must include (1) a resume, and (2) a cover letter submitted to our career page https://aclupahr.applytojob.com/apply. No calls, please. All applications are treated confidentially.  

The ACLU-PA is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU-PA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. 

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. ACLU-PA reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

About the ACLU of Pennsylvania

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization that serves as an enduring guardian of justice, fairness, and freedom, working to protect civil liberties and advance equity for all.

ACLU-PA defends and promotes the fundamental principles and values protected by the constitutions of the United States and of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as by national, state and local civil rights laws. For more than 100 years, the ACLU has sought, in particular, to protect and expand the freedoms of expression, belief and association; voting rights; the separation of church and state; the right to privacy, including reproductive freedom; due process of law, including the rights of the accused and of immigrants; limitations on the power of police; and the right to equal protection for all marginalized individuals and groups. In advancing these rights, ACLU-PA strives always to acknowledge and remedy the pervasive and persistent harms of systemic racism.

Integrating litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, organizing, and communications, ACLU-PA’s staff and volunteers work both independently and in coalition with those most affected by the issues we address to ensure that threats to liberty and the civil rights of all persons in Pennsylvania are met with stark resistance as we progress toward a more genuine multiracial, multicultural democracy.

ACLU-PA’s hiring process will comply with Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards (“Ban the Box”) ordinance.