[blindLaw] FW: Washington, DC: Advancement Project Power and Democracy Program hiring Program Director & Senior Attorney

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Subject: Washington, DC: Advancement Project Power and Democracy Program hiring Program Director & Senior Attorney

 


Program Director  <https://advancementproject.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=17> & Senior Attorney


Power and Democracy · Washington, District of Columbia

 

The Program Director & Senior Attorney of the Power and Democracy Program will manage and inspire a dedicated team of professionals to identify, eliminate legal and structural barriers to voting at the federal, state, and county levels and to advance the right to vote and the power of the people to advance change through movement building.  The Program Director & Senior Attorney will also lead the team to expand the electorate, stimulate civic participation, form community partnerships and help build power among impacted people in communities of color through collaborations with local and national racial justice, progressive, voter registration, and civic engagement partners.

DUTIES:

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

*        Offer a strategic vision that addresses key human rights issues while leading, building, and motivating an energetic, innovative team to identify and eliminate structural barriers to the ballot.

*        Develop and implement national strategies to build respectful relationships and links to between democracy reforms and power building efforts in communities of color. 

*        Oversee implementation of Program goals and work plans. 

*        Cultivate and manage strategic multiracial relationships, coalitions, and partnerships with stakeholders to build power in communities of color and create a diverse constituency of support for reform.

*        Work in collaboration with management to create project goals and work plans that create systemic change and deliver impact.

*        Utilize metrics and reporting to track progress towards goals, and to keep the leadership team apprised of successes and challenges.

*        Work collaboratively with Executive Director, leadership team and project staff to develop plans and articulate goals/objectives related to the initiative.

*        Assist the Development Department with budgets, fundraising and reporting related to program initiatives.

RESEARCH & POLICY

*        Litigate lawsuits and/or administrative challenges to barriers to the ballot.

*        Research and challenge current state laws, practices and procedures that are disadvantageous to impacted communities of color

*        Assist Executive Director and other Program/Project Directors cross functionally in managing investigations and litigation respective to other internal programs/projects.

COMMUNICATIONS

*        Persuasively articulate the mission, goals and program/project priorities of Advancement Project’s national office in written and oral presentation.

*        Develop presentation materials, including research, slides, scripts, talking points and proposal collateral for prospect meetings.

*        Works in collaboration with communications team to develop and align strategic messaging related to the Program.

*        Reviews the teams work products to ensure the consistent production of high quality work products and advocacy materials related to educational topics.

ADMINISTRATION

*        Manage the Program’s budget effectively and adjust expenditures as necessary.

*        Lead, build and motivate an energetic, innovative and responsive team to systemic issues.

*        Foster individual and team member growth and promote team goals/objectives.

*        Maintain collegial work relationships across the organization.

*        Represent program as a member of various organizational committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*        A demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice required.

*        Juris Doctorate required with state bar membership or ability to waive into the DC Bar.

*        Ten plus years of post JD experience with emphasis on litigating and conducting policy and legislative advocacy in the area of civil rights law required.

*        Knowledge of legal and policy issues surrounding civil rights, voting rights, and election administration-Supervisory experience including mentoring and training staff attorneys.

*        Prior experience working with grassroots organizations and/or in non-profit environments required; specific organizing and advocacy campaign experience strongly preferred.

*        Track record of getting results, handling a heavy workload and developing strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of people.

*        Fundraising, budgeting and planning experience desired.

*        Prior project management experience is necessary and strong technical skills are highly desired.

*        Must possess strong interpersonal, research, analytical and writing skills.

*        Superior oral communications skills.

*        Bilingual ability preferred with fluency in Spanish.

*        Previous work in a cross-functional or matrix team environment strongly preferred.

*        Willingness to travel on a reoccurring basis required.

 

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