We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Washington, United States Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Full timeThe Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation's leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers' Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the...
-
Washington, United States LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people...
-
Associate Director, Digital Fundraising
4 weeks ago
Washington, United States Project HOPE Full timeAssociate Director, Digital Fundraising, Development and Communications Location: Washington, DC - hybrid preferred; Remote - US considered in AL, AK, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than...
-
Washington, United States Advancement Project Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Who we are:Situated at the forefront of the national stage in the racial justice movement, Advancement Project is a cutting-edge, no-holds-barred national organization dedicated to building local power in communities of color. Centered on a movement lawyering approach, defined as community-centered racial justice...
-
Associate Director, Education Abroad Services
4 weeks ago
Washington, United States NAFSA: Association of International Educators Full timeJob Type Full-time Description Position Summary: The associate director supports the development and delivery of programs, products, and services for the education abroad community, using core competencies in program development and delivery, communications, people development, and relationship cultivation. Responsibilities include serving as the strategic...
-
Associate Director, Special Projects, Elections
2 months ago
Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Democracy Fund Full timeABOUT USDemocracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair...
-
Campaign Project Coordinator
4 days ago
Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Voter Education Project Full timeJob OverviewVoter Education ProjectAbout Us: Founded with a mission to enhance civic engagement, the Voter Education Project is dedicated to fostering informed communities through innovative outreach strategies. Our organization specializes in creating impactful partnerships, utilizing advanced communication techniques, and executing comprehensive...
-
Director, Higher Education Engagement
1 month ago
Washington, United States The American Institute of Architects Full timeThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. The collective voice of architects is essential, and our work drives positive change through the power...
-
Director, Higher Education Engagement
4 days ago
Washington, United States The American Institute of Architects Full timeThe American Institute of Architects (AIA)The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. The collective voice of architects is essential, and our work drives positive change through the power...
-
Polling & Analytics Associate
1 week ago
Washington, United States The Hub Project Full time $55,000 - $60,000Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssociate, Polling & Analytics Reports to: Director, Polling & AnalyticsLocation: Washington, DC Status: Full-time; ExemptSalary Range: $55k - $60k About The HubLaunched in 2016, The Hub is a nonprofit effort made up of a growing team of communications, research, and organizing experts who have extensive experience in...
-
Biomanufacturing Project Engineer
4 days ago
Washington, United States Project Farma Full timeLocation: Washington, District Of Columbia, United StatesCompany Overview:Project Farma (PF) stands as a premier consulting firm specializing in advanced therapy technical operations within the life sciences sector. Our mission is to enhance biomanufacturing strategies and execution for both emerging and established entities in gene and cell therapy,...
-
Biomanufacturing Project Engineer
4 days ago
Washington, United States Project Farma Full timeLocation: Washington, District Of Columbia, United StatesCompany Overview:Project Farma (PF) stands as a premier consulting firm specializing in advanced therapy technical operations within the life sciences sector. Our mission is to enhance biomanufacturing strategies and execution for both emerging and established companies in gene and cell therapy,...
-
Field Director
3 months ago
Washington, United States Voter Education Project Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Us: Voter Education Project is a dynamic and forward-thinking consulting firm dedicated to driving positive change in our community. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Field Director to oversee and coordinate our grassroots organizing efforts. As a Field Director, you will play a pivotal role in mobilizing...
-
Project Director
3 months ago
Washington, United States The Kaizen Company Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionKaizen, A Tetra Tech Company (Kaizen) is an incubator for innovative, scalable solutions that address emerging market challenges and opportunities. Our proven solutions catalyze locally driven development and spur sustainable entrepreneurship and investments. We leverage existing knowledge, new technologies, local peer networks,...
-
Director, Project Management
1 month ago
Washington, United States Consumer Healthcare Products Association Full timeOrganization OverviewFounded in 1881, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is the national trade association representing the leading manufacturers and marketers in the consumer healthcare industry with its core capabilities, including scientific and regulatory affairs, government affairs, and communications. CHPA is the leading voice fighting...
-
Deputy Project Director
3 months ago
Washington, United States The Kaizen Company Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionKaizen, A Tetra Tech Company (Kaizen) is an incubator for innovative, scalable solutions that address emerging market challenges and opportunities. Our proven solutions catalyze locally driven development and spur sustainable entrepreneurship and investments. We leverage existing knowledge, new technologies, local peer networks,...
-
Senior Director, Higher Education Research
1 week ago
Washington, United States American Dental Education Association Full timeResponsibilities Lead the annual ADEA Dental School Faculty Census and the biennial ADEA Allied Dental Program Directors Survey. Manage all aspects of these higher education research projects from establishing and implementing project timelines, update of the surveys/ data collection tool, conducting the data collection, processing, validation,...
-
Education Projects Specialist
3 weeks ago
Washington, United States American Society Of Hematology Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY The Education Projects Specialist helps ensure effective operations across the Education department, efficient administration of education programs, and support for education department projects. This includes responsibilities in department finances, developing project plans, ensuring follow-up on project...
-
Early Childhood Education Assistant
3 days ago
Washington, Washington, D.C., United States EOCFWA - Educational Opportunities for Children and Families Full timeCovid vaccine recommendedconnect | empower | transformWe are seeking an Itinerant Teacher's Assistant to aid in the mission of Educational Opportunities for Children & Families (EOCF). In this role, you will provide support across multiple locations, assisting the Teacher in delivering a developmentally suitable early childhood education experience for...
-
Campaign Project Coordinator
4 days ago
Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Civics Education Project Full timeJob OverviewCIVICS EDUCATION PROJECTABOUT US: Since its inception, Civics Education Project has been dedicated to fostering informed communities through impactful initiatives. Our focus encompasses strategic engagement, community outreach, and educational programs aimed at enhancing civic knowledge. As a firm committed to diversity and inclusion, we have...
Associate Director- Educational Opportunities Project
3 months ago
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation's leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers' Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
Job Title: Associate Director, Educational Opportunities Project
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
The EOP is dedicated to ensuring equitable educational opportunities from PK-12 through higher education, in partnership with communities of color. Applying a three-pronged approach encompassing litigation, policy, and advocacy to carry out its work, the EOP also collaborates with other Lawyers' Committee projects on intersectional work. Interfacing with private law firms and community leaders, the EOP has been successful in promoting diverse and integrated learning environments; enforcing the rights of students with disabilities and English language learners, challenging discriminatory school discipline policies, student assignment practices; as well as school funding inequities.
We're seeking an experienced, dedicated, and dynamic attorney with civil rights expertise, to hold the title Associate Director, leading the Educational Opportunities Project (EOP) and their initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a dedication to racial justice and cultural competency and have experience working with communities of color and other underserved and underrepresented communities. The successful candidate will have a consistent record of leadership and the ability to drive a vision within a complex and multi-faceted organization, as well as a track record of developing short and long-term strategic plans.
What You'll be Doing:
Responsibilities of the Associate Director include but are not limited to:
- Serve as lead counsel drafting litigation documents, presenting oral arguments, examining witnesses, and handling expert witnesses regarding education discrimination cases.
- Support the EOP Director in leading the EOP's work, including identifying priorities and ensuring effective resource utilization.
- Lead 1-2 major programmatic lines of work that EOP handles, subject to the direction of the Project Director.
- Engage in public speaking, lead events, and draft articles to advance priorities.
- Represent the Lawyers' Committee at events, conferences, or meetings of national or regional significance.
- Identify funding opportunities in conjunction with development staff and work with funders to ensure program compliance.
- Develop and manage the project's budget collaborating with the Project Director.
- Manage EOP staff compliance with maintaining detailed time records and using case management tools.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including drafting the Quarterly Board Report.
- Identify continuing legal education and professional development opportunities for staff.
- Amplify the Project's work and reach in alignment with other Projects at the Lawyers' Committee.
- Translate the organization's strategic goals into realistic and flexible plans.
- Monitor plans to ensure positive outcomes and participate in management meetings.
- Serve as a thought leader, supervising project staff, and actively engaging in investigations.
- Assist the Project Director in evaluating employees for performance purposes.
- Supervise and mentor EOP law student interns.
- Assist other staff with supervising and mentoring undergraduate interns.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
- Admission to the DC Bar or ability to waive into the DC Bar.
- Minimum of eight years of professional experience is required, although individuals with less experience but the requisite skills are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience in leadership, management, or supervision, with a proven commitment to optimizing each team member's skills and potential.
- Significant experience in litigating complex matters.
- Significant litigation, policy, and advocacy experience in educational civil rights issues.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Deep commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to work collaboratively, resolve conflicts, and provide culturally competent advocacy.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
- Ability to travel for litigation, conferences, speaking engagements, and client development.
Apply Today: Be part of the force for civil rights and make a lasting impact. Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers' Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers' Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.
