State Director, Georgia

The SPLC’s Georgia Office is Hiring: State Office Director

Overview: The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is looking for an experienced State Office Director dedicated to social justice to lead their Georgia State Office. The role involves collaborating with in-state networks, community partners, and SPLC departments to develop and implement strategies. The State Director will also provide administrative leadership for the office locations.

Who You Are:

Experienced: Demonstrated experience in social justice/civil rights work, with strong relationships in the Georgia racial justice movement ecosystem.

Communicative: Ability to communicate effectively across racial, cultural, and socio-economic differences, both verbally and in writing.

A Leader: Proven leadership profile, including practical experiences with community organizations, impacted communities, policy, and grassroots within Southern Georgia.

An Advocate: Experience in local government, policy, and grassroots advocacy in Metro Atlanta and Southern Georgia.

Collaborative: Ability to work with internal departments, external organizations, political and business stakeholders, and community members.

Knowledgeable: Strong understanding of laws governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible lobbying and electioneering activity.

Innovative and Strategic: Ability to craft an overall strategy for the state office, ensuring effective community work and establishing long-term goals.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment: Demonstrates awareness of SPLC’s mission and vision, commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering an anti-racist work culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Launch the SPLC state-based office model in Georgia.
• Manage a team of professionals through training, duties assignment, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement SPLC’s state-based goals and strategies aligned with local and regional priorities.
• Support staff efforts to build lasting coalitions and trust within communities.
• Lead efforts to establish SPLC as a trusted partner in Metro-Atlanta and Southern Georgia.
• Ensure lobbying activities comply with state and local rules.
• Uphold JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners.
• Other relevant tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of social justice/civil rights work experience.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• 5+ years of policy advocacy and/or political campaign experience.
• Leadership experience in community organizations, impacted communities, policy, advocacy, and grassroots campaigns.
• Experience in local policy and grassroots advocacy in Metro Atlanta.
• Experience managing complex projects and campaigns.
• High school diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Exempt role with a minimum starting salary of $202,781.00 annually. Salary commensurate with experience.

Where & How You’ll Work:

• Local Remote: Work remotely but attend SPLC-related activities.
• Telework: Work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week remotely.

Other Special Considerations:

• General office conditions, no strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Disclaimer: The statements describe the general nature and level of work. Not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Equal-Opportunity Employer: SPLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, considering applicants without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.

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