Senior Organizational Project Management Associate

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 Senior Organizational Project Management Associate to join our Office of the President Department. Reporting to the Managing Director, Organizational Project Management, the ideal candidate will be passionate about maximizing the organization’s impact in the advancement of civil rights initiatives.

The Sr. Org Project Management Associate works alongside the Managing Director, Organizational Project Management, to contribute to and assist the organization with special projects related to building capacity and strengthening internal and external stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is highly motivated with exceptional organizational and active listening skills able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization. The Associate needs to possess thorough follow-through skills, sound judgement and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This position is an individual contributor and is not a part of the collective bargaining unit.

Candidate Profile:

• Support the tracking and coordination of prioritized organizational initiatives from the Office of the President, ensuring visibility and alignment across interdepartmental work streams.
• Assist with rapid response coordination during emerging issues, helping to facilitate assessment processes and supporting timely organizational decision-making.
• Conduct administrative duties such as coordinating and supporting meetings to include departmental and coalition meetings.
• Manage project-related vendor contracts assisting with managing budget and expenses, including timely submission and tracking of invoices.
• Identify and implement protocols and processes to effectively and efficiently advance organizational project goals.
• Support the convening and organizing of listservs and networks, assisting with notetaking and documentation of meetings to ensure clear follow-through on decision making and action items.
• Serve as a partner to the Managing Director, anticipating needs and providing consistent support across all project management functions.
• Assist with programmatic work in support of organization-wide priorities, including but not limited to protecting the nonprofit sector from political attacks, preserving civil rights, advancing a multiracial democracy, and ensuring free and fair elections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 In addition, strong candidates will offer:

• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience is required, and in nonprofits is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and respond with agility to changing priorities.

• Demonstrated follow-through, attention to detail, and integrity, with the tact and relationship-building skills needed to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across the coalition.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce finished work products.

• Experience in MS Office including Word and Excel, Google Drive applications, database systems, project management applications, and Internet research tools.

• Commitment to centering equity at every level—in individual work style, management, and with The Leadership Conference coalition partners.

• Deep and principled commitment to civil 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 $84,058 – $103,328.

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.