Position Overview: 

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska seeks a Prison Project Intake Investigator who is dynamic, mission-driven, and committed to advancing the civil rights and liberties of the people of Alaska. They will work as part of the Alaska Prison Project who works to promote restorative justice, healing, community safety, diversion, and alternatives to incarceration to transform Alaska’s failing criminal legal system. 

Job Responsibilities include: 

Intake and Issue Monitoring 

• Manage the Prison Project’s intake and case management system. 

• Review and respond to information from incarcerated people, including written correspondence and phone calls. 

• Conduct additional fact finding as necessary 

• Track and document trends and flag emerging issues for the Prison Project on a regular basis. 

• Supervise intake intern program in coordination with the Prison Project Director 

Maintain External Relations  

• Maintain and develop relationships in the legal community, public, and with currently incarcerated and their loved ones. 

• Participate in community stakeholder informational meetings. 

Legal and Policy Research and Writing  

• Research administrative policies and practices related to criminal legal system. 

• Provide fact finding support to the litigation team and policy initiatives. 

• Provide written memos to the prison project team. 

• Identify potential plaintiffs to the legal department. 

• Work with legal team as needed on Prison Project matters  

• Fact check and assist in annual updates to ACLU of Alaska Prisoner Rights Guide  

• Support the Prison Project in tracking and documenting local, statewide, and national policies and litigation trends related to criminal legal systems. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• JD preferred 

• Familiarity with advocacy and policy related to criminal legal systems in Alaska required 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while consistently 

• delivering accurate and high-quality work. 

• Strong computer skills, ideally proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, 

• SharePoint, Asana, Zoom, and Teams. 

Compensation 

This is an exempt, full-time, at-will position. Salary $60,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience and education. For non-attorneys, the salary range is $60,000-70,000; for attorneys, the salary range is $70,000-$80,000. The ACLU of Alaska offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with an employer-match, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave.  

Commitment To Equity, Diversity, Belonging, and Inclusion 

The ACLU of Alaska is an equitable opportunity employer. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission by creating an environment where all community members can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified persons, including people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other members of underrepresented groups. 

The ACLU of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to providing a work environment that practices equitable and inclusive treatment. We work diligently to prevent and address harassment or discrimination of any kind.  

Applications  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted until October 31, 2024. Please email PDFs of your letter of interest, résumé, a professional writing sample, and the names and contact information of three professional references to jobs@acluak.org with the subject “Prison Project Intake Investigator.”