NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
Senior Community Organizer
NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization, founded in 1940. LDF’s mission is to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education programs in criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation. LDF operates in a hybrid work environment; employees are expected to be in the office at least two days per week with occasional travel. This role may require up to 50% travel. The Senior Community Organizer is a critical leadership role on the Community Organizing team, supervising campaign organizing staff, designing and implementing multi-state field operations, and building the long-term power and capacity of directly impacted communities. 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. Bilingual or multilingual (a plus). Salary Range
$85,600‑$90,725 (DC) $77,600‑$83,120 (ATL) Benefits
LDF offers all eligible employees a generous benefits package. For more information, see the
2025 Benefits Overview . Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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Senior Community Organizer
role at
NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization, founded in 1940. LDF’s mission is to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education programs in criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation. LDF operates in a hybrid work environment; employees are expected to be in the office at least two days per week with occasional travel. This role may require up to 50% travel. The Senior Community Organizer is a critical leadership role on the Community Organizing team, supervising campaign organizing staff, designing and implementing multi-state field operations, and building the long-term power and capacity of directly impacted communities. 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. Bilingual or multilingual (a plus). Salary Range
$85,600‑$90,725 (DC) $77,600‑$83,120 (ATL) Benefits
LDF offers all eligible employees a generous benefits package. For more information, see the
2025 Benefits Overview . Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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