Sr. Communications Associate

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 coalitions communications lists

- Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends and best practices collaborating with team members to gather information for different projects

- Supporting event planning for internal and external media events and briefings

- Quality control and distributing basic communications materials including news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, newsletter content, statements and other press materials

- Monitor and compile clippings of daily media coverage and hearings to report media coverage to the team

- Providing operational support and administrative duties for department such as preparing regular reports/trackers, maintaining online file databases, scheduling meetings, compiling notes, developing presentations, and processing invoices and supporting the VP, Communications in managing budgets

- Perform other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

- Proven commitment to civil and human rights with a passion for the issues represented by The Leadership Conference

- Minimum of 5 years political communications experience, familiarity with the news industry and news cycle a plus

- Minimum of 5 years experience in a communications department, familiarity with Meltwater, MuckRack, Asana, Salesforce, Hootsuite, and AI tools a plus

- 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.

The first phase, as of September 1, 2025; staff members will be required to work in-person from the office at least two days per month. The second phase begins January 1, 2026; staff members will be required to work in-person from the office at least one day per week. The final phase begins 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.