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Job Description The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. Founded in 1940 under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, who subsequently became the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, LDF was launched at a time when the nation’s aspirations for equality and due process of law were stifled by widespread state-sponsored racial inequality. From that era to the present, LDF’s mission has been transformative — to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society. LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF continues to make an impact in the area of public service and was recognized by Fast Company as one of its 2023 Brands That Matter under its public service category. LDF seeks a creative problem solver, strong advocate, and skilled Community Organizer to join its organizing team to advance its reform work in a full range of legislative and policy campaigns. This position will work across all four (4) core LDF issue areas with preferred experience in educational equity and/or criminal justice. Preference will be given to candidates based in the New York area. The Community Organizer will report to LDF’s Deputy Director of Community Organizing. Responsibilities: • Valuing, highlighting and building the capacity of impacted communities to effectively organize initiatives that address LDF’s four (4) core issue areas;, • Investigating educational equity and racial justice issues through data, anecdotal, and other factual collection and analyses;, • Assisting Campaign Strategist in preparing campaign workplans;, • Cultivate external relationships with national, regional, and local organizations and allies;, • Working with local communities to assist in building their capacity to challenge discriminatory educational policies and practices including promoting inclusive, culturally responsive curricula on race and equity;, • Organizing communities or coalitions to advance reforms to public systems, including but not limited to educational systems;, • Developing and maintaining relationships, partnerships, and coalitions with parents, educators, organizations, community members/leaders, and public officials;, • Planning, implementing, and coordinating successful community outreach and public education campaigns;, • Devises and implements training for LDF staff, members, and supporters to build an ongoing growth and development process, including specific training on community outreach and engagement, meeting with elected officials, volunteer-led outreach like phone-banking and canvassing, data management, interacting with media, and using technology to take online activism offline;, • Collaborating and coordinating closely with the Policy, Litigation, Thurgood Marshall Institute, and Communications Departments to develop and sustain a multi-disciplinary and community-informed approach to LDF’s various advocacy efforts on racial justice issues;, • Tracking programs’ progress to achieve goals, producing reports, and highlighting and adjusting plans as necessary; and, • Experience working on educational equity or criminal justice campaigns;, • Minimum of 5 years of experience in organizing communities or coalitions to advance reforms to public systems, including but not limited to educational and criminal justice systems;, • Commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF;, • Demonstrated commitment to valuing, highlighting and building the capacity of impacted communities to effectively organize initiatives that address racial bias in educational and criminal justice systems;, • Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and coordinate successful community outreach and public education campaigns;, • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships, partnerships, with coalitions of organizations, community members/leaders, and public officials via the internet, in-person and telephone;, • Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail;, • Outstanding integrity, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment to handle sensitive, high-profile, legally privileged and otherwise confidential information in an appropriate manner;, • Ability to work both in a team structure and independently, as required by different circumstances;, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information effectively to a wide range of audiences of varying sizes and varying venues;, • Strong initiative and creative thinking;, • Excellent organizational skills;, • Willingness to adhere to a flexible and sometimes demanding schedule;, • Extensive travel to both urban and rural areas in the United States is required; and The salary range for this position is $48,000 - $68,000. LDF offers a rich platform of benefits, including medical (Empire), dental (Cigna), vision (NVA), flexible spending accounts (Flex Facts), transit/commuter plan, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary life & AD&D (UNUM), AFLAC, Employee Assistance Plan, and Health Advocate. As well as the many healthcare benefits, LDF offers a 403b plan with employer match and a robust vacation, sick, and personal time program to ensure employees have a healthy work-life balance. LDF has transitioned to a hybrid work environment. Any candidate selected for this position should be prepared to work in the office location assigned at least two days per week. Please note that LDF requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accordingly, successful candidates must be fully vaccinated and submit proof of vaccination prior to the commencement of employment unless they qualify for a reasonable accommodation for bona fide medical or religious reasons. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Job Description The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. Founded in 1940 under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, who subsequently became the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, LDF was launched at a time when the nation’s aspirations for equality and due process of law were stifled by widespread state-sponsored racial inequality. From that era to the present, LDF’s mission has been transformative — to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society. LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF continues to make an impact in the area of public service and was recognized by Fast Company as one of its 2023 Brands That Matter under its public service category. LDF operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week with occasional travel to other regions for conferences, community events, and staff retreats. The role may require travel up to 50% of the time. The Senior Organizer for Community Organizing will play a critical role in advancing the department’s mission to build Black political power and dismantle systems of racial injustice. This individual will oversee the management of multiple high-impact programs, lead cross-functional project teams, and build sustainable infrastructure to support long-term advocacy campaigns across LDF’s four programmatic pillars: Criminal Justice, Education Equity, Economic Justice, and Political Participation. The Senior Organizer will supervise staff, support with strategic planning efforts, and ensure effective operational execution across the department. They will be responsible for building systems that support staff development, program evaluation, and project impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced racial justice strategist and project manager, deeply committed to racial equity and community power-building. Responsibilities: Strategic Program Management (30%) • Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of multiple program initiatives and campaigns., • Develop comprehensive project scopes, goals, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with department leadership and stakeholders., • Manage project budgets, staffing plans, contracts, and vendor relationships associated with major department projects and convenings., • Develop internal systems, templates, workflows, and documentation to increase the department’s operational efficiency and impact., • Coordinate department-wide calendars, filing systems, onboarding processes, and internal knowledge sharing., • Directly supervise a team of 3–5 staff, including administrative and programmatic employees., • Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and development planning for direct reports., • Consult with organizers on developing educational materials, campaign work plans, and strategies for intersectional impact., • Facilitate workshops, trainings, and community meetings to support organizing and leadership development., • Lead the coordination of major LDF-sponsored conferences and convenings including logistics, content planning, and evaluation., • Respond to emergent organizational needs and lead special projects aligned with LDF’s racial justice mission., • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in program management, organizing, campaign work, or nonprofit operations including at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior campaign role., • Proven experience managing complex projects, supervising staff, and improving organizational systems., • Strong strategic planning, facilitation, and project tracking skills., • Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, Black liberation, and social change movements., • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Liberal Arts, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, etc.)., • Experience with digital project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Whova or Airtable., • Experience working in Black-led, grassroots, or legal advocacy organizations. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and LDF may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The salary range for this position is: $85,600-$90,725 (DC) $77,600-$82,460 (ATL) LDF offers all eligible employees a generous benefits package. To learn more click the following link 2025 Benefits Overview. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Job Description The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. Founded in 1940 under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, who subsequently became the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, LDF was launched at a time when the nation’s aspirations for equality and due process of law were stifled by widespread state-sponsored racial inequality. From that era to the present, LDF’s mission has been transformative — to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society. LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF continues to make an impact in the area of public service and was recognized by Fast Company as one of its 2023 Brands That Matter under its public service category. LDF operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week with occasional travel to other regions for conferences, community events, and staff retreats. The role may require travel up to 50% of the time. The Senior Community Organizer plays a critical leadership role on the Community Organizing team, helping to drive strategic campaigns across LDF’s four core issue areas. This individual will supervise campaign organizing staff, design and implement multi-state field operations, and build the long-term power and capacity of directly impacted communities. The role requires deep organizing experience, creative strategy development, and a commitment to racial justice and Black liberation. The Senior Community Organizer reports to the Director of Community Organizing and Deputy Director of Community Organizing. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage a team of community organizers and fellows, providing supervision, coaching, and professional development., • Design and implement issue-based and geographically targeted field strategies to advance campaign goals in voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, and education equity., • Develop multi-year strategic organizing plans in partnership with Litigation, Policy, Strategic Initiatives, Thurgood Marshall Institute, and Communications and Marketing departments., • Conduct in-depth landscape analyses, power mapping, and data collection to inform organizing priorities and opportunities., • Build and support grassroots leadership among impacted communities through trainings, mentorship, and campaign engagement., • Lead and support coalition-building efforts with allied local, regional, and national organizations., • Supervise and evaluate campaign progress, data management, and metrics tracking to ensure program goals are met., • Oversee the development and execution of public education campaigns, town halls, canvassing operations, voter engagement efforts, and mobilization events., • Represent LDF in high-level advocacy meetings, media engagements, and national convenings., • Coordinate rapid response strategies during moments of crisis or mass mobilization related to civil rights emergencies., • Ensure consistent documentation and evaluation of campaign impact, deliverables, and lessons learned., • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Organizing or senior leadership.Qualifications:, • Minimum of 7–10 years of organizing experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior campaign role., • Proven ability to lead complex organizing and advocacy campaigns with measurable impact., • Deep experience organizing in and with Black communities, particularly those directly impacted by structural racism., • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to racial justice, civil rights, and Black political empowerment., • Skilled in base-building, coalition organizing, power mapping, and leadership development., • Experience managing staff, budgets, and cross-functional teams., • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write campaign plans, facilitate meetings, and present publicly., • Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments, shifting priorities, and high-stakes campaigns., • Proficiency in organizing tools and platforms such as VAN, ActionNetwork, or similar CRM and data systems., • Ability to travel frequently, including to rural and urban areas across the U.S., • Valid driver’s license required.Preferred:, • Experience with electoral organizing, including voter registration, protection, and mobilization., • Familiarity with southern or mid-Atlantic political and community organizing landscapes. The salary range for this position is: $85,600-$90,725 (DC) $77,600-$83,120 (ATL) LDF offers all eligible employees a generous benefits package. To learn more click the following link 2025 Benefits Overview. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Job DescriptionYou must be Metro Atlanta-based. Direct emails will be ignored and disqualified. About Us: Blueprint Creative Group is a strategic communications agency supporting state, local, and federal government agencies with enterprise-wide communications, public affairs, and program management. Position Overview: Blueprint seeks a senior Marketing Communications Manager to oversee and run statewide education and awareness programs for key accounts. This role combines program management, communications, stakeholder engagement, school recruitment, and event operations. You’ll own day-to-day delivery, from strategy and calendars to KPIs, forums, and content, while orchestrating partners, vendors, and a local field team.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Management * Manage scope, budget burn, staffing plans, vendor SOWs, and timeline; escalate risks with mitigation options. * Ensure brand and message consistency statewide, while enabling district-level customization. Communications & Outreach * Lead the customer communications plan aligned to brand messaging and behavior change goals. * Oversee content calendar (social, email, SMS, web, educator toolkits, PSA), approvals, and performance optimization. * Coordinate with media relations for statewide messaging and earned media. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships * Build and run a statewide coalition (schools/districts, law enforcement/EMS, hospitals, faith/sports groups, CBOs). * Stand up and maintain a partner CRM; set partner tiers and MOUs/LOIs; track activations and contributions. Event & Forum Management * Own event playbooks: permitting, venue ops, run-of-show, A/V, interpretation, accessibility, and volunteer management. * Capture learnings and codify improvements into reusable playbooks. Qualifications * 7–10+ years in program management for public health, transportation safety, education, or community campaigns. * Demonstrated success delivering statewide or multi-district outreach with measurable outcomes. * Hands-on experience running large community events and school-based programming. • Strong communicator and organizer: builds coalitions, manages vendors, and leads field teams. odftmTMxSK