National Women's Law Center Washington , DC 20319
Posted 2 months ago
The Position
The National Women's Law Center seeks an Assistant to provide administrative and systems support to the Vice President of Education & Workplace Justice and the broader Education & Workplace Justice team. The Assistant supports the administrative functions of the team's programmatic work, which includes multi-faceted advocacy to enable the success of women and girls in school and at work, with a particular focus on addressing barriers faced by women and girls of color, women in low-paid jobs, and LGBTQI+ individuals.
This is a full-time, exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.
The Organization
The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) fights for gender justice - in the courts, in public policy, and in our society - working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.
We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us - especially women of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and low-income women and families.
For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight. Find out more at NWLC.org.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
Additional preferred skills and knowledge:
Key Relations
The Assistant will report directly to the Vice President for Education & Workplace Justice and will participate in a variety of projects managed by other members of the Education & Workplace Justice team.
Compensation & Benefits
A salary within the range of $62,116 - $74,793 will be provided to the successful candidate, consistent with the National Women's Law Center's compensation framework, which is a scale based on relevant work experience. The successful candidate's salary within this range will be determined by the number of years of relevant experience they bring to the role.
The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package and four weeks of annual vacation.
NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Virginia).
The first 90 days of employment will be considered a probationary period.
Classification
NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC's bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. We kindly request that interested parties refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting NWLC's offices to express interest or check on the status of their application.
The National Women's Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.
Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC's mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. We'd appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.
National Women's Law Center