Voting Rights Fellow

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 Voting Rights Fellow to join our Advocacy & Programs Department. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Programs, the ideal candidate will have experience advancing civil rights and social justice policy at the national level, with a focus on advocating, developing, and promoting the freedom and right to vote across the country. A senior member of the Advocacy & Programs team, this role will identify, track, and develop strategies related to free and fair elections and advancing democracy reforms.

This position has a 12-month term, is an individual contributor, and is a part of the collective bargaining unit.

Candidate Profile:

The Voting Rights Fellow is responsible for identifying and developing key advocacy strategies and opportunities to promote freedom to vote, ensure the fair administration of elections, and hold state and federal officials accountable for ensuring the right to vote for all eligible voters.

• Draft policy and legislative proposals and review, analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and other policy proposals, and create relevant advocacy materials.
• Engage in coordination with internal and external stakeholders, particularly in the civil rights community, and maintain relationships with national and state partners.
• Serve as the staff lead on the Voting Rights Task Force and support coalition co-chairs’ execution of task force goals. Help lead/staff other voting rights- and/or free-and-fair-elections-related coalition meetings as required.
• Support partners in the development and creation of materials and tools as required.
• Serve as a lead non-litigation advocate to advance The Leadership Conference’s strategic priorities, including participating in public speaking engagements and working with the Communications department to draft press or public education materials.
• Engage in cultivating and maintaining relationships across the Executive and Legislative branches in furtherance of organizational and coalitional policy objectives.
• Perform other duties as necessary and related.

 In addition, strong candidates will offer:

• A minimum of 7 years of federal advocacy on voting rights, constitutional rights, or democracy reform experience is required, and in nonprofits is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience; Juris Doctorate degree preferred.
• A strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and racial justice and the mission of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with a high degree of comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent analytical, oral presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, shifting environment, navigate ambiguity, and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail, project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

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 $107,510 – $117,554.

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.