Sr. Communications Associate

Who We Are

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 organizations that promotes and protects civil and human rights in America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated national lobbying 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 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 advocates to push for progressive change in the US. To learn more about the Education Fund, please visit www.leadershipconferenceedfund.org.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Communications Associate to join our Communications department. The ideal candidate is passionate about civil and human rights and will have extensive experience writing and editing print and digital media content for advocacy communication campaigns and issues that drive The Leadership Conference’s mission.

This position will report to the VP, Communications, and is part of the collective bargaining unit.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for email inquiries from journalists, stakeholders, and the public.
• Assist with creating social media content and monitoring discussion on social media posts.
• Create and maintain press lists and coalition communications lists. Quality control and distribute basic communications materials, including news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, newsletter content, statements, and other press materials.
• Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends and best practices, collaborating with staff members to gather information for different projects.
• Support event planning for internal and external media events and briefings.
• Monitor and compile clippings of daily media coverage and hearings to report media coverage to the team.
• Provide operational support and administrative duties for the department, such as preparing regular reports/trackers, maintaining online file databases, scheduling meetings, compiling notes, developing presentations, processing invoices, and supporting the VP, Communications in managing budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of political communications experience; familiarity with the news industry and news cycle is a plus.
• Experience with communication tools, including but not limited to Meltwater, MuckRack, Asana, Salesforce, Hootsuite, and AI tools.
• Proven commitment to civil and human rights with a passion for the issues represented by The Leadership Conference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail; familiarity with AP Style is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time. Comfortable asking questions and adopting a proactive, client-oriented approach. Self-directed to take action and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collegial working style.

What We Offer

The Leadership Conference offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous personal leave and vacation time. Staff can also take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and a retirement savings account.

Salary Range: $81,216 – $99,834

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

Telework Policy

The Telework Policy is implemented in three phases.

• Phase 1: As of September 1, 2025, staff members will be required to work in-person from the office at least two days per month.
• Phase 2: Beginning January 1, 2026, staff members will be required to work in-person from the office at least one day per week.
• Phase 3: Beginning April 1, 2026, staff members will be required to work in-person from the office at least two days per week.

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

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

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.