Senior Membership & Engagement Assistant

About The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights:

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 national organizations that promotes and protects civil and human rights in America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated federal strategy and action, including national lobbying and regulatory efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957.

To learn more about The Leadership Conference, please visit www.civilrights.org.

The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, builds public will for federal civil rights policies that promote and protect civil and human rights in the US. Founded in 1969 as the education and research arm of The Leadership Conference, the Education Fund’s campaigns empower people and advocates to push for progressive change in the US.

To learn more about the Education Fund, please visit www.leadershipconferenceedfund.org.

The Opportunity:

The Leadership Conference is seeking a Sr. Membership & Engagement Assistant to join our Membership & Engagement Department. Reporting to the VP, Membership & Engagement, the ideal candidate will have experience supporting and developing systems to accomplish a variety of administrative tasks, supporting the organization’s membership and priority issues. The Sr. Assistant will have the opportunity to help build and monitor the administrative infrastructure critical to the organization’s membership and priority issues, while also supporting outreach and engagement efforts with allied organizations.

This position is an individual contributor and is a part of the collective bargaining unit.

Candidate Profile:

The Sr. Assistant is responsible for supporting a department responsible for leading the organization’s membership and engagement work, ensuring the administrative activities are carried out in accordance with our mission and specified objectives.

• Provide strategic management and oversight of the Vice President’s schedule, make determinations on scheduling priorities, and provide support for preparation for and follow-up from meetings.
• Coordinate logistics (e.g., reserving conference rooms, ordering food, duplicating materials, managing Zoom calls) and provide support for meetings, convenings, and conferences with coalition and allied organizations at the national and state levels. This also includes reserving travel and accommodations as needed.
• Provide administrative support for department activities, programming, and events, such as briefings and department retreats, including coordinating logistics and the planning process for the agenda.
• Draft and/or edit invitations, emails, and other communications for the coalition and other allied organizations, including The Dispatch newsletter.
• Track activities for the membership work plans and tracking grids; manage department calendar; and share these documents.
• Manage and maintain listservs/mailing lists for the Membership & Engagement Department. Track and process memorandums of understanding, invoices, and other documents, and share best practices with Department staff.
• Coordinate ordering supplies and materials, including working with outside vendors, shipping services, etc.
• Perform other duties as necessary and related.

 In addition, strong candidates will offer:

• A minimum of 3 years of membership and engagement, or related services, organizing, outreach, and/or advocacy experience is required, and in nonprofits is preferred.
• An Associate’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• The ability to coordinate multiple administrative tasks under tight deadlines is required.
• Experience in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Google Drive applications, and Internet research tools.
• Strong communication skills with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Robust skillset in planning and coordination with various levels within the organization and external stakeholders.
• Desire and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to manage a complex workload and organize time efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to get along well with all staff.
• A demonstrated commitment to civil and human rights.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned. This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The Leadership Conference reserves the right to amend duties, responsibilities, and requirements as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our most valuable resource is the people who make up The Leadership Conference. Regardless of your position at The Leadership Conference, your efforts will impact meaningful work that positively affects individuals and communities nationwide.

The target salary range for this position is $68,327 – $78,407.

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary. The Leadership Conference, in good faith, believes that at the time of this posting, it is willing to pay the advertised salary for the position. Exact compensation is commensurate with experience and reflects internal comparisons.

Salaries are just one component of The Leadership Conference’s total compensation package. The Leadership Conference is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for you, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including fifteen (15) federal holidays, as well as biweekly organization-specific holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and transit benefits. You’ll also have access to professional development assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.

The Leadership Conference has formally recognized a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 2 – AFL-CIO. The Leadership Conference and the Union, guided by a CBA, work together in good faith and are motivated by a shared history and commitment to this organization.

In-Office Work Policy:

The Leadership Conference has implemented a hybrid In-Office Work Policy in three phases. As of September 1, 2025, the first phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 2 days per month. As of January 1, 2026, the second phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 1 day per week or 4 days per month. The final phase begins on April 1, 2026; staff members will be required to work in person from the office at least 2 days per week or 8 days per month.

All positions are subject to the In-Office Work Policy summarized above. (A more detailed description of the policy – to include how in-office workdays are to be scheduled – is available upon request from People & Culture.)

Please note that staff members are exempt from working in person if they have received medical accommodation or if their position is designated as temporarily or permanently remote.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

The Leadership Conference is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity; color; religion; national origin; citizenship or immigration status, subject to the obligation to comply with any applicable requirements of federal immigration law; sex (including pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, false pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, intersex traits and other sex characteristics, and sex stereotypes); age; marital status; personal appearance (including size and weight); family responsibilities; political affiliation; disability; matriculation; genetic information; veteran status; credit information; housing status; socioeconomic status; source of income; criminal legal involvement, unless for a legitimate business reason that is permitted under applicable law; union membership or activities; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking; and any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit our Career Center and submit your resume and cover letter. Cover letters are required and should be attached.