Human Rights Campaign

Description We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+   people, to join our team. Position Summary: The General Counsel’s Office at the Human Rights Campaign is involved in all aspects of the   work of the organization and is growing. This Counsel position works in the Office of the   General Counsel and will interact with and support various departments across the Human   Rights Campaign (HRC). The principal responsibility will be negotiating, drafting and review of   contracts, including complex commercial contracts, SAAS and data security agreements,   vendor and professional services agreements, events contracts, intellectual property licensing and fee-for-service contracts. Position Responsibilities: Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the   organization Manage contract inventory and serve as internal contract management expert Select and implement an electronic contract management system appropriate for and   tailored to the organization’s needs Respond to contract disputes Draft policies and procedures Assist with contract auditing and provide suggestions to mitigate risks based on auditing   results Design and deliver trainings for staff members Support HRC’s General Counsel’s Office on other functions as needed Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements: At least four years' experience working al a law firm and/or in-house legal department specializing in contract drafting and negotiation Experience with implementing, tailoring and operating an electronic contract management system Non-profit tax law experience a plus A law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (D.C. preferred) Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization Strong negotiating skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence and ability to maintain confidentiality and act collaboratively Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive) Experience with LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law and other web-based research tools Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all business units Ability to work independently with little or no supervision Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment Exceptional time-management skills, work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task Ability to think creatively to provide business-oriented solutions that limit legal risks Commitment to HRC’s mission of promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ people Strong interest in and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement preferred Must provide cover letter, resume and writing sample with your submission.    All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

Description We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: The Associate Director of the HBCU Program directly manages the HRC Foundation’s   HBCU Inclusion Excellence Initiative: a national training and certification initiative advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion on HBCU's , including the HBCU Seal of Excellence. The primary focus of the position is the HBCU LGBTQ+ Inclusion Excellence program, including outreach to HBCU leaders, technical assistance, data management,, survey review and website content. The position requires substantial direct consultation with HBCU leaders on LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices related to the seal of excellence  process. The position also manages aspects of the National Training Program, including creation of virtual and in-person training content, training guides, and related events.   The Associate Director reports to the Director of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program (HBCU), and participates in Foundation meetings and projects. This position is   a temporary, full-time position ending approximately January 31, 2024.   Possible extension depending on funding. Position Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the Director of the HBCU Program and external partners and consultants, on HBCU outreach strategies, survey revisions, and implementing other HBCU activities, including meetings, conferences, convening’s and publications, etc. Manage all aspects of the   HRC Foundation's HBCU Inclusion Excellence Initiative: a national training and certification initiative advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion on HBCUs technical   and infrastructure needs, and HBCU Institutional Assessment survey creation and maintenance, training tracking processes. Manage HBCU IEP’s marketing and outreach efforts, including target identification, institutional research, implementation of communication efforts, analysis of results, and strategies for enhanced success. Draft or otherwise assist in preparation of HBCU IEP’s progress and annual reports. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations about HBCU IEP, representing the HRC HBCU Program internally and externally, as needed. Develop other HBCU LGBTQ related resources and materials including special reports, webpages, blog posts, and events. Track current research and publications relevant to LGBTQ diversity & inclusion and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and experts in the field. Collaborate with internal and external colleagues on LGBTQ training related projects. Assist in providing day-to-day management to the HBCU Program including task assignments, regular check-ins, long-term goal-setting, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, conducting performance reviews, coaching, motivating, etc. Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience), with at least five years’ experience in project management, preferably in the field of   higher education, specifically HBCUs. Experience with and knowledge of higher education LGBTQ diversity & inclusion programs. Skilled in system’s change, program development, implementation, analysis, and evaluation. Excellent oral and written communications skills, including proficiency in developing reports and website content development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and web-based survey applications; high aptitude for database applications and experience preferred. Demonstrable success in organizing and managing projects which are multi-faceted and mission-driven. Strong commitment to HRC’s mission and goals, especially to advancing research and education that enhances the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people Ability to lead, model and embed, equity diversity and inclusion principles within the team and external relationships Flexibility with work schedule;   must be willing to travel and work some evening and weekend hours.   Ability to travel approximately 10% of work time. All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

Description We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team. Position Summary: The Deputy Director of Communications, Politics is a regular, full-time position that reports to the Director of Communications. The Deputy Director is responsible for working in a fast paced environment to plan and implement communications strategies for the organization’s political work, particularly our federal advocacy, electoral, judicial and state legislative work. These duties include supporting direct reports in the creation of strategic plans, drafting communications materials (such as talking points, op-eds, press releases, and more), and serving as a spokesperson for the organization when needed. This position supervises staff on the communications team, including two press secretaries of varying tiers, and serves on the leadership team of the broader communications and marketing team. The position is based in Washington, D.C.  Position Responsibilities: Strategic communications planning:   Develop messaging strategy for key initiatives, create rollout plans for key program launches, and work with communications leadership on long-term planning. Earned media planning and execution:   The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit for proactively seeking out news opportunities and creative placement strategies as part of short- and long-term planning in coordination with the leadership of the Communications team. Supervise and manage members of the communications team:   The candidate should have experience managing and supervising team members of varying experience, and be able to offer them strategic guidance, feedback and insight.  Produce outstanding written materials:   Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write press releases, media advisories, talking points, opinion pieces, web content, and other materials are essential. The candidate should be able to synthesize research into appropriate messaging. Identify media opportunities:   The candidate should have a strong understanding of the media landscape surrounding LGBTQ issues and identify opportunities for HRC to participate in ongoing conversations. They should also have strong media instincts, including understanding what to do when faced with difficult decisions on whether/how to engage with a story. The candidate will often have to discuss how to manage these situations with their direct reports.  Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors and producers:   The candidate should have and continue to build strong relationships with political print, online, television and radio journalists and leverage those relationships into coverage of HRC’s political work. Other Responsibilities :  In addition, the Deputy Director of Communications, Programs should expect to: Act as an on-the-record and background source as necessary; Work with and coach spokespersons on effective interaction with press; Manage and execute events such as press conferences, media availabilities and editorial board meetings; Manage rapid response process to breaking news; Work collaboratively with other internal and external teams to develop communications products and strategies; Research various issues in order to service media requests; and Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: At least eight or more years of work experience in media relations or communications, with electoral, legislative or political organization experience desired; Experience managing a small team and cultivating talent; Experience working closely with organization principals; Outstanding verbal communications skills and writing talent; Demonstrated experience with successfully placing print and electronic stories, op-eds and ensuring that an organization’s message is placed in reactive stories; Familiarity with and ability to forge relationships with members of the media; Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail; Willingness and ability to respond to breaking news, often outside the workday; Comfort working in a high-volume environment and ability to closely follow the messaging of the organization on a wide variety of issues; Background or experience with LGBTQ rights. All positions at the Human Rights Campaign and/or the Human Rights Campaign Foundation may require travel on a regular basis or periodically.  Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: HRC is hiring Temporary Field Organizers to mobilize HRC members and supporters and pro-equality voters in support of the Equality Act and against anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation.  Temporary Field Organizers will report to HRC campaign leadership and mobilize efforts to support the Equality Act and oppose anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation in prioritized states.   The Temporary Field Organizer is a temporary, full-time position ending March 31, 2021 with possible extension.     Due to the extraordinary nature of the current environment caused by COVID-19, these positions are both virtual and in-person opportunities depending on the specific state.   We are looking for folks based in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia.   Temporary Field Organizers may be hired outside of the prioritized states for virtual work, though preference will be given to those currently living in a priority state to enable both in person and virtual efforts. Temporary Field Organizers must have access to a computer and camera, private workspace, and stable internet service capable of managing video connections.    Position Responsibilities:   Mobilize HRC Members, Supporters and Allies :   Mobilize HRC members, supporters and allies to contact targeted senators in support of the Equality Act and for or against other legislation at the direction of management. Recruit, train and direct HRC members, supporters and allies to participate in volunteer opportunities and events, and activate support for the Equality Act (or in opposition to state legislation) in other ways. This work may include making phone calls, leading phone/text banks (virtual and in person), visibility events, creative volunteer recruitment, and joining HRC or allied organization meetings. Engage Local HRC Volunteer Leadership:    Ensure HRC volunteer leaders are informed about and maximally engaged in volunteer opportunities. Manage Recurring Phone Banks:    Plan, recruit for, and manage regular recurring virtual volunteer phone banks and text banks to recruit volunteers and secure contacts to legislative targets. Engage Coalition Partners:    Ensure like-minded partner organizations’ staff and volunteers are informed about and engaged in volunteer opportunities. Reporting:    Participate in regular HRC calls and meetings, as directed. Prepare regular reports to track contacts and volunteer activities. Provide detailed information in VAN and assure all volunteers do as well.    Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: Strong volunteer recruitment and organizing skills, demonstrated through at least one cycle of volunteer or paid organizing experience in an issue campaign or an election campaign. Comfort with managing by metrics and a familiarity with organizing data. Experience with VAN is a strong plus. Demonstrated ability and passion for building relationships with key local supporters and influencers in the LGBTQ community and/or the broader progressive movement. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive). Commitment to LGBTQ equality. Must thrive in an action-based and team-oriented learning environment that—now more than ever—requires creative thinking and adaptability. Must be willing to work campaign hours, including heavy evenings and weekends. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically.  Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

Description We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+   people, to join our team. Position Summary: The General Counsel’s Office at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is involved in all aspects   of the work of the organization and is growing. This Associate General Counsel position works in the Office of the General Counsel and will interact with and support various departments   across the organization. This position requires a broad range of knowledge, strong research and analytic skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time. The successful   candidate must have the ability to absorb and apply legal concepts quickly and to communicate those concepts to staff throughout the organization in a way that is understandable and easy to   follow and retain. The Associate General Counsel will be expected to provide legal counsel on a wide range of   subjects, including board governance, nonprofit tax law, data privacy and cybersecurity, labor and employment law, risk management, compliance with federal, state and local laws, policies   and procedures and legal and business strategies. Integral to the position will be reviewing and negotiating contracts, including complex commercial contracts, event contracts and general   vendor and professional services agreements. Position Responsibilities: Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the   organization Provide advice and counsel on the wide variety of corporate law topics, including but not limited to: nonprofit tax law board governance labor and employment law data privacy and cybersecurity intellectual property law insurance corporate litigation matters risk management compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations business strategy and program structure Advise on legal risks and liabilities associated with the organization’s strategic priorities Anticipate and advise on discrete legal issues for the organization Draft and implement policies and procedures Conduct trainings on a broad range of legal issues Support HRC’s General Counsel’s Office on other functions as needed Manage outside counsel as needed Other duties as assigned Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements: At least three years’ experience working at a law firm and/or in-house legal department Previous corporate law experience; non-profit tax law experience a plus A law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (D.C. preferred) Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization Strong negotiating skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent writing skills Excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence, political sensitivity, and ability to maintain confidentiality and act collaboratively Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive) Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg and other web-based research tools. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all business units Ability to work independently with little or no supervision Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment Exceptional time-management skills, work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task Ability to think creatively to provide business-oriented solutions that limit legal risks Commitment to HRC’s mission of promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ people Strong interest in and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement. Must provide cover letter, resume and writing sample with your submission.    All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ+ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office. The State Director will lead organizing efforts of our membership in the state ahead of 2022 federal and state midterm elections. This position will manage statewide recruitment, training, and overall cultivation of HRC’s volunteer leaders, then build out volunteer teams in key communities across the state for issue and electoral advocacy actions, and grassroots lobbying activities. Volunteer Team Building: HRC will rely on a powerful grassroots network of volunteer leaders taking regular action to resist attempts to rollback progress for the LGBTQ+ community while working at the local level to advance LGBTQ+ equality wherever possible. The State Director will work with volunteer teams to establish best practices for group-led actions and to recruit and train an active volunteer base statewide.  Issue & Electoral Advocacy:   Our program focus will be building support for the Equality Act at the federal level -- a bill to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in employment, housing, credit, and public places and services. At the state and local level, we will work to train activists on tactics and strategies for advancing equality by HRC’s State, Municipal, Corporate, and Healthcare Equality Indexes and other key HRC Foundation programs. At the direction of HQ staff, the State Director will also develop and execute a plan for elevating LGBTQ equality in the 2022 election, which may include voter registration and traditional volunteer voter contact efforts. We are hiring for 1 State Director in Nevada (preferably based in the Las Vegas area) and 1 State Director in Georgia (preferably based in the Atlanta area). This position is   a temporary, full-time position ending approximately November 30, 2022.   Possible extension depending on funding. Position Responsibilities: Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy training programs for volunteers and supporters in the state. Develop and implement strategic plans in collaboration with in-state partner organizations and HRC staff, ensuring the integration of these plans into HRC’s strategic legislative, electoral, membership, communication and education goals. Develop and maintain coalitions through the lens of equity, intersectionality, and allyship. HRC’s leadership in campaign, legislative, and advocacy spaces must include engagement and partnerships with LGBTQ+ communities, BIPOC communities, social and reproductive justice organizations, and organizations serving marginalized communities. Create and implement short-, mid- and long-term strategic action plans and activities needed to support the strategic framework.  Monitor and adjust all activities to ensure progress toward strategic goals. Develop strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and visibility. Lead HRC’s efforts to partner effectively with state and local LGBTQ and allied organizations in the state to collaborate and develop efforts to advance the goals of the LGBTQ movement.  Develop and maintain key relationships with organizational leaders in healthcare, social, racial and economic justice, K-12 education, higher education, business, youth-serving agencies, and HIV/AIDS. Manage full-time field staff in state, and work with HRC staff to determine how best to meet HRC’s strategic legislative, electoral, membership, communication, and education goals for the state. Mentor, train and support volunteer leaders so that they can best support their teams of HRC member volunteers; regularly assesses development needs of volunteer leadership, meeting goals, reporting on progress, and testing what organizing models work for member and supporter volunteers. Ensure teams are successfully collaborating with and mobilizing important constituent groups, both traditional and non-traditional. Work with leaders to create a plan to recruit and engage new and existing volunteers, members, and supporters to engage in grassroots activities as needed to support HRC’s legislative strategies and priorities. Ensure that all volunteer outreach and engagement is meticulously tracked in VAN and reports are submitted daily. Share HRC’s commitment to inclusion and the intersectionality of our movement by integrating campaign and outreach efforts to defend and advance shared advocacy priorities like women’s reproductive rights, immigrant rights, and other civil rights causes. Oversee logistics and recruitment for volunteer team-driven “organizing moments” and visibility opportunities like rallies, marches, sit-ins, etc. Serve as on-the-record spokesperson as needed. Supervise employees, including when applicable, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, conducting performance reviews, coaching, motivating and instructing.  Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) with five or more years in community, issue, labor, or electoral organizing (equivalent to 4 plus cycles that are more than 6 months each) strongly preferred. Four to five years’ experience managing staff and teams representing a rich mix of experience, backgrounds, and perspectives;     experience managing remote staff preferred Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a metrics-driven issue or electoral campaign effort. Unwavering commitment to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work, and a demonstrated ability to develop strategies and tactics to create equitable and inclusive outcomes. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Experience working successfully with coalition partners on issue advocacy. Demonstrated experience with VAN and a familiarity with other standard organizing and advocacy tools and social media required. Must have strong speaking and writing skills, and strong verbal communication skills. Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel), Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive). Flexibility with work schedule; this position does require work hours that vary from standard office hours and may include evenings and weekends. Must be located in state and able to travel extensively in that state. Must have valid driver’s license.  Must have reliable vehicle available because this position requires extensive travel.  Spanish-speakers and other bilingual applicants are encouraged  Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues. All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

Description We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: The Candidate Fundraiser will be a key member of the organization's Development and Membership Department, working to organize support for HRC endorsed candidates and other high-dollar fundraising efforts through the election season. This position will work closely with active HRC stakeholders and volunteers across the country and with various departments within HRC. As the 2022 cycle progresses, this role’s expectations and goals have the capacity and likelihood to change depending on the organization’s political fundraising needs.    This position is   a temporary, full-time position ending approximately November 30, 2022.   Possible extension depending on funding. Position Responsibilities: Volunteer and Stakeholder Management:  Work with members, volunteers and stakeholders to assist in the planning of events, including concept, solicitations, on-site logistics, follow-up and acknowledgements.  Provide assistance and expertise around direct asks for campaign funds from key members/volunteers. Develop relationships with key members, HRC board members, including the Political Committee, donors and volunteer community to foster contributions for key campaigns and HRC endorsed candidates. Work with key campaign staff to assist with fundraising from HRC membership. Serve as the primary HRC contact for volunteers and campaigns for volunteer-lead candidate fundraisers. Administration: Create and maintain the tracking system for candidate fundraising. Prepare weekly reports of candidate fundraising for HRC staff and board leadership. Manage HRC’s ActBlue portal, including but not limited to the creation and maintenance of multiple candidate fundraising pages. Work with the Online Team to schedule and execute fundraising emails and other digital promotions for HRC candidates and events.  Work closely with the Development & Membership Department and Policy & Political Affairs Department to ensure that campaign solicitations are coordinated in an appropriate manner. Work closely with the office of the General Counsel to ensure compliance with all federal election laws. Create a program to recognize donors to key campaigns, or those who have raised donations from other members to facilitate a longer-term program of candidate giving.  Analyze HRC membership for potential donors. Assist the major donor team with cultivation and stewardship of key donors interested in supporting HRC’s core work.  Develop prospect lists and solicitation strategies to raise significant funds for HRC’s endorsed candidate fundraising efforts, and campaign-related fundraising needs. Direct Fundraising: Lead quarterly candidate fundraisers around HRC’s board of directors meetings. Support volunteer-led candidate fundraisers through direct solicitations of HRC members which is done in coordination with help from the Major Gifts team, Federal Club team, and Membership team. Develop strategies on how to reach new audiences and opportunities for HRC to support candidates. Other duties as assigned. 

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: The Communications Coordinator will report to the Senior Vice President for Communications, and provide primary administrative support to the senior leaders in the Communications Department as well as support other members of the Communications Department as needed.     Position Responsibilities: Assist in coordinating press for the Human Rights Campaign.  Assist senior leaders on the Communications team with all administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling meetings, travel and appointments, managing department meetings, reporting expenses and filling out check requests. Serve as initial point of contact for press inquiries and providing support for media outreach efforts. Draft communication documents that will be used for outside media. Produce written material whether for the web or other various forms of both external and internal communication needs. Hire, train, and supervise the Communications interns. Coordinate and oversee media monitoring and the clip process. Maintain lists of media contacts for the organization.  Maintain subscriptions to periodicals and periodicals databases for the organization.  Maintain files and other resources of materials for the Communications Department’s needs.  Maintain contracts and relationships with consultants and external entities providing services to the Communications Department. Assist in the implementation of media strategies. Other duties as assigned   Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) with at least one to three years of experience with organizational communications  Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Possess solid writing skills as well as the communications skills necessary to elicit the right information from a variety of sources. Must have strong analytical and creative skill sets.  Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage work under tight deadlines.  Must be comfortable working in a high-volume environment and be able to follow closely the messaging of the organization on a wide variety of issues. Ability to maintain confidential information. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Drive). Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues.    All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

Description We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: The Major Gifts Officer – Greater New York/Western New York is a regular, full-time position responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of contributions from major donors and major donor prospects (in coordination with the Deputy Director of Major Gifts, the Leadership Giving program and the other major gifts officers). This position will play an important role in significantly growing an engagement strategy for the Greater New York area and Western New York areas, while building and managing a portfolio of regional major gift prospects, expanding the scope and scale of HRC’s philanthropic efforts, and helping formulate strategy and implementation of plans to achieve fundraising goals.   Position Responsibilities: Implement programs and activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the major gift level ($5,000 level and above), with a specific emphasis on growing the base of donors making gifts of at least $25,000 annually. The candidate will actively participate in the identification and qualification of new major gift and leadership gift ($100,000+) prospects. There shall be an emphasis on identifying and cultivating prospects in the BIPOC community. Cultivate and grow a visible presence within the LGBTQ+ community in Greater New York and Western New York areas and be seen as a part of the engaged donor community in the state of New York.  Regularly attend and represent HRC at important events in the LGBTQ+, BIPOC and non-LGBTQ+ communities and build a robust network of donors and prospects. Develop and steward relationships with HRC’s already robust and dynamic donor base in the state of New York.  Work strategically with the Greater New York and Western New York Board of Directors, major donor committee, development and political department staff and other major gift officers to ensure donors feel connected to the organization.  Develop a comprehensive plan to include upgrading current donors and identifying and soliciting new donors to meet budgeted goals for Greater New York and Western New York. Identify opportunities for further engagement with donors and prospects to support HRC, the HRC Foundation, the HRC PAC and the HRC Equality Votes Super PAC.  Identify prospects to become Equality Circle members, a group of supporters of HRC’s Planned Giving program.  Assist in identifying prospects in the Greater New York and Western New York areas that are potential matches with HRC’s other development programs including corporate partnerships, foundation fundraising and Federal Club giving.  Foster opportunities for other HRC staff leadership with donors and other community leaders in the Greater New York and Western New York areas.  Provide background for in-depth briefing documents in advance of such meetings. Execute events and other fundraising activities that advance HRC’s relationship with donors and prospects. Preparation and staffing of principal and other senior leaders at events and individual meetings, with a strong ability to represent HRC as needed.  Prepare written documents in support of solicitation, cultivation and development events, including correspondence, strategic plans, invitations, reports and highly tailored proposals. Provide reporting to board members and volunteers related to major donor fundraising including, but not limited to, active major donor reports, prospect reports and progress toward budgeted goals. Manage current donor and prospect cultivation and solicitation plans by using donor software. Work collaboratively with HRCs major gifts team, participating in regular conference calls and meetings, attend and participate in HRC board meetings in Washington, DC and attend other events in Washington, DC as needed. Actively share information on planned giving opportunities as appropriate.  Other duties as assigned.  Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of five years of experience in fundraising. Emphasis in the major donor arena, as well as experience in solicitation of political contributions for federal candidates and/or party committees required.  Preferred that this candidate will have an emphasis on identifying and cultivating prospects in the BIPOC community. Candidate should be comfortable working independently but as part of a larger team.   Candidate must be well organized, detail-oriented and have a proven experience in securing major gifts.   Applicants must be able to prioritize multiple assignments and be able to handle complex tasks in a fast-paced environment. Individuals should have demonstrated proficiency in writing and strong communications skills.  In particular, the individual should have public speaking experience or skills, be able to represent HRC in a variety of settings and exceptional strength in the area of donor relations. When travel is safe, if the candidate lives in DC, the ability to travel up to 50% of the time is required. If the candidate lives in NY, the ability to travel up to 25% of the time is required. This includes potential evening and weekend travel.  Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues.  All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically.  Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ+ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office. The State Director will lead organizing efforts of our membership in the state ahead of 2022 federal and state midterm elections. This position will manage statewide recruitment, training, and overall cultivation of HRC’s volunteer leaders, then build out volunteer teams in key communities across the state for issue and electoral advocacy actions, and grassroots lobbying activities. Volunteer Team Building: HRC will rely on a powerful grassroots network of volunteer leaders taking regular action to resist attempts to rollback progress for the LGBTQ+ community while working at the local level to advance LGBTQ+ equality wherever possible. The State Director will work with volunteer teams to establish best practices for group-led actions and to recruit and train an active volunteer base statewide.    Issue & Electoral Advocacy: Our program focus will be building support for the Equality Act at the federal level -- a bill to protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in employment, housing, credit, and public places and services. At the state and local level, we will work to train activists on tactics and strategies for advancing equality by HRC’s State, Municipal, Corporate, and Healthcare Equality Indexes and other key HRC Foundation programs. At the direction of Headquarters staff, the State Director will also develop and execute a plan for elevating LGBTQ+ equality in the 2022 election, which may include voter registration and traditional volunteer voter contact efforts.     This position is   a temporary, full-time position ending approximately November 30, 2022.   Possible extension depending on funding.   Position Responsibilities: Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy training programs for volunteers and supporters in the state. Develop and implement strategic plans in collaboration with in-state partner organizations and HRC staff, ensuring the integration of these plans into HRC’s strategic legislative, electoral, membership, communication and education goals.  Ensure that the diverse population of the state is reflected in planning strategies and implementation. Create and implement short-, mid- and long-term strategic action plans and activities needed to support the strategic framework.  Monitor and adjust all activities to ensure progress toward strategic goals. Direct efforts in the state to reach out to selected constituencies, including people of color, transgender communities, religious communities, business leaders, youth, and others.  Develop strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and visibility. Lead HRC’s efforts to partner effectively with state and local LGBTQ+ and allied organizations in the state to collaborate and develop efforts to advance the goals of the LGBTQ+ movement.   Develop and maintain key relationships with organizational leaders in healthcare, social, racial and economic justice, K-12 education, higher education, business, youth-serving agencies, and HIV/AIDS. Manage full-time field staff in state, and work with HRC staff to determine how best to meet HRC’s strategic legislative, electoral, membership, communication, and education goals for the state. Mentor, train and support volunteer leaders so that they can best support their teams of HRC member volunteers; regularly assesses development needs of volunteer leadership, meeting goals, reporting on progress, and testing what organizing models work for member and supporter volunteers. Ensure teams are successfully collaborating with and mobilizing important constituent groups, both traditional and non-traditional. Work with leaders to create a plan to recruit and engage new and existing volunteers, members, and supporters to engage in grassroots activities as needed to support HRC’s legislative strategies and priorities. Ensure that all volunteer outreach and engagement is meticulously tracked in VAN and reports are submitted daily. Share HRC’s commitment to inclusion and the intersectionality of our movement by integrating campaign and outreach efforts to defend and advance shared advocacy priorities like women’s reproductive rights, immigrant rights, and other civil rights causes. Oversee logistics and recruitment for volunteer team-driven “organizing moments” and visibility opportunities like rallies, marches, sit-ins, etc. Serve as on-the-record spokesperson as needed. Supervise employees, including when applicable, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, conducting performance reviews, coaching, motivating and instructing.  Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) with five or more years in community, issue, labor, or electoral organizing (equivalent to 4 plus cycles that are more than 6 months each) strongly preferred. Four to five years’ experience managing staff and teams representing a rich mix of experience, backgrounds, and perspectives;     experience managing remote staff preferred Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a metrics-driven issue or electoral campaign effort. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Experience working successfully with coalition partners on issue advocacy. Demonstrated experience with VAN and a familiarity with other standard organizing and advocacy tools and social media required. Must have strong speaking and writing skills, and strong verbal communication skills. Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel), Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive). Flexibility with work schedule; this position does require work hours that vary from standard office hours and may include evenings and weekends. Must be located in state and able to travel extensively in that state. Must have valid driver’s license.  Must have reliable vehicle available because this position requires extensive travel.  Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues. All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

Description We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. The Program HRC’s Workplace Equality Program leverages a comprehensive portfolio involving research tools, advocacy, and direct consultation on domestic and international LGBTQ+ workplace issues. The team mobilizes the private sector to come in the public square for greater LGBTQ+ equality under the law; conducts innovative research on LGBTQ+ workplace experiences; trains across multinational and regional employers; and is anchored by its flagship benchmarking tool, the Corporate Equality Index. The program also works with an advisory group of business executives and corporate advocates -- the Business Advisory Council -- on special projects. The team’s primary projects include HRC’s Corporate Equality Index, public policy engagement, transgender inclusion, employer engagement and advancing global workplace equality. Position Summary The Workplace Equality Program (WEP) Assistant supports the Workplace Equality Program in various ways, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, completing check requests, managing projects, assisting with mail merges, and more. In addition to supporting the Workplace Equality Program team, this position will provide focused support related to global workplace equality efforts and domestic corporate public policy outreach efforts. Given the global workplace equality program’s focus on Latin America, the ability to read, write and speak in English and Spanish fluently is required. Position Responsibilities Assist with administrative support for corporate public policy efforts, including the Business Coalition for the Equality Act and state legislative efforts. Provides administrative support for the global workplace equality program efforts in Latin America and beyond. Manages the calendar of program leaders and coordinates the leaders’ travel and scheduling of meetings with internal/external stakeholders. Ensures smooth and efficient communication across departments through notice and leading of bi-weekly meetings, agendas and minutes; scheduling of conference calls; and maintaining contact lists and databases. Assists with written correspondence and assists in receiving and returning phone calls. Manages, as directed, special projects for the WEP team to potentially include research and creating PowerPoint and other presentations, in conjunction with other WEP team members Completes check requests, publication requests, supplies orders, expense reports, and credit card reconciliations Helps maintain database including updating contacts and account information  Assists with mass mailing campaigns through mail merge platforms Supports the annual Corporate Equality Index by assisting with managing and educating stakeholders, assisting with survey validation, survey communications and other activities Manages events and convenings including invitation and RSVP management, catering, collateral preparation, and ‘day of’ event execution  Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required with one years’ relevant administrative work experience in a professional environment preferred. Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish and English fluently . Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as managing someone else’s calendar, coordinating travel, balancing competing priorities, etc. Ability to work quickly and accurately with a high level of professionalism, organization and collaboration required. Strong initiative, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to proactively jump in to add capacity where needed. Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion. Ability to work individually, with the department and with other departments at HRC Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive). Familiarity with Salesforce, GMass and Mailchimp is a plus but not required. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Interest in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion preferred. All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team. Position Summary: HRC works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ+ policies at all levels of government, hold elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elect pro-equality champions to office.   The LGBTQ+ community has made tremendous strides in a short period of time with increasing support for equality throughout partisan, ideological, and demographic groups. This increasing support for equality means our movement is no longer limited to organizing and mobilizing self-identified LGBTQ+ people. A new rising “Equality Vote,” made up of self-identified LGBTQ+ individuals and their friends, family, and allies, has the potential to put equality issues at the center of electoral decision-making and activism, and pass legislation that ultimately achieves full legal equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals, including countless individuals who carry multiple marginalized identities. In 2017, HRC launched its largest-ever grassroots expansion with robust investments in c3, c4, traditional PAC, and super PAC work that has enabled sustained engagement in battleground states and districts. Dozens of new HRC staff were hired to join existing staff in organizing volunteers, partnering with the campaigns of pro-equality candidates, and training thousands of volunteers to become leaders in the fight for equality. This investment in grassroots organizing contributed to the most expansive electoral victories in the organization’s 40-year history in 2018, 2019, and 2020.   LGBTQ+ people are as diverse as the nation, and our fight for equality is interconnected with movements for social justice that intersect across our community.  The stakes for LGBTQ+ people—and all people—couldn’t be higher as we look ahead to 2022 and beyond.  Passing pro-LGBTQ+ federal legislation like the Equality Act becomes much more difficult if pro-equality majorities in the U.S. Senate or U.S. House are lost. After anti-LGBTQ+ state lawmakers enacted a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2021, it’s imperative that we elect as many pro-LGBTQ+ candidates as we can to governor’s mansions and state legislatures. Fortunately, HRC is uniquely positioned to mobilize millions of voters who care about LGBTQ+ equality, especially younger voters and voters of color who turned out for the first time in 2018 and 2020. The Deputy National Campaign Director will ensure state-based organizing staff are equipped and empowered to develop proactive, strategic, and holistic campaign plans to win elections and legislative outcomes.  They will assist in strategic campaign planning with state-based organizing staff, and work in concert with leaders within the department and across the organization to provide guidance and support for electoral and legislative campaigns.   The Deputy Director will be a critical thinker and strategist who grasps HRC’s long-term goals and the dynamics that shape our work in the electoral and legislative space, while understanding the day-to-day execution necessary to deliver on our mission. They will enjoy managing multiple staff and a variety of projects simultaneously and will have the organizational skills necessary to stay on top of a broad scope of work. They will thrive in a fast-paced, campaign-like environment and bring with them an inclination to solve problems creatively. This position requires experience managing programs and staff, and plays a major role in management of electoral and legislative campaigns. The position will provide experienced leadership and strategic planning for HRC’s national political program. This position reports to the National Campaign Director. Position Responsibilities: Provide strategic guidance to state-based organizing staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of proactive electoral and legislative campaign plans, objectives, tactics, and strategies. Develop and maintain coalitions through the lens of equity, intersectionality, and allyship. HRC’s leadership in campaign, legislative, and advocacy spaces must include engagement and partnerships with LGBTQ+ communities, BIPOC communities, social and reproductive justice organizations, and organizations serving marginalized communities. Provide supervision and leadership to state-based staff, ensuring their integration into HRC operations, supporting their work to create lasting collaborative relationships with national, state and local partners, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration across states and regions, and providing mentorship to help them grow to their full potential. Identify resource needs for individual states and work within HRC or with other organizations to fill those needs. Provide day-to-day management and oversight of budget and expenses. Manage external relationships and partnerships as needed. Help lead an integrated process to strategically engage other HRC   departments , communicate regarding campaign and organizing efforts and related progress, and ensure goals are met.   Develop and implement strategies to streamline resources to support in-state activity and to avoid duplicative work. Analyze and leverage existing assets of HRC   to develop and track campaign metrics relating to field goals, communications, online organizing, membership growth, and civic engagement in order to ensure rigorous program evaluation and provide quality control; and formulate and implement corrective action as needed.   Manage employees including, when applicable, interviewing, hiring, training, conducting performance reviews, coaching, motivating, and disciplining employees. Work with leadership to establish accountability systems to ensure campaign and organizing goals are met, including the implementation of post-campaign debriefs and assessments. When requested, represent HRC and HRC's efforts through media interviews, presentations at major conferences, and participating in relevant coalitions, committees, and boards. Work closely with the office of the general counsel to ensure compliance with election and legislative lobbying laws. Travel as needed to HRC-sponsored events. Prepare and submit regular and ad hoc reports as requested. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) preferred with a minimum of 7-10 years of electoral campaign, legislative campaign, and/or advocacy experience.   Direct management experience building and leading highly effective teams required. Experience with strategic planning, coalition building, project management, and implementation. Strong understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and experience with federal, state and local political and legislative processes. Unwavering commitment to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work, and a demonstrated ability to develop strategies and tactics to create equitable and inclusive outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including an ability to communicate with diverse groups of people with sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences. Distinct attention to detail, superior multitasking and prioritization skills, and ability to identify and communicate items needing further attention. Ability to keep organizational strategy front and center and also understand what is needed for day-to-day execution of the work. Spanish-speakers and other bilingual applicants are encouraged  Natural, eager, and creative problem solver with a team-player attitude and a drive to find solutions and effectuate change rapidly. Ability to work in both a team atmosphere and independently; and to meet internal and external demands in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to travel on a regular basis as needed, and for extended periods. Proficient in campaign technology and tools such as VAN, Mobilize, Hustle, etc. Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive). Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires evening and weekend work and travel. All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.