SR. COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
About
About The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights:
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 Sr. Communications Associate to join our Communications Department. Reporting to the VP, Communications, t he 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 is an individual contributor and is a part of the collective bargaining unit.
Candidate Profile
- 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 distributing 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.
- Supporting 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 necessary and related.
In Addition, Strong Candidates Will Offer
- A minimum of 5 years of political communications experience is required, familiarity with the news industry, and news cycle is a plus, and nonprofits is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
- 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.
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 $84,058 - $103,328.
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.
