Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$108k–$118k/yr
VOTING RIGHTS FELLOW About The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 national organizati…
Skills: Federal Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Drafting, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Hybrid
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The Voting Rights Fellow develops and executes advocacy strategies to promote free and fair elections and democracy reforms. This includes drafting legislative proposals, leading the Voting Rights Task Force, and maintaining relationships with government branches and civil rights partners.
Requires a minimum of 7 years of federal advocacy experience in voting rights or democracy reform, preferably within nonprofits. A Bachelor's degree is required, while a Juris Doctorate is preferred.
VOTING RIGHTS FELLOW
About The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights:
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 national organizations that promotes and protects civil and human rights in America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated federal strategy and action, including national lobbying and regulatory efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957.
To learn more about The Leadership Conference, please visit www.civilrights.org.
The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, builds public will for federal civil rights policies that promote and protect civil and human rights in the US. Founded in 1969 as the education and research arm of The Leadership Conference, the Education Fund’s campaigns empower people and advocates to push for progressive change in the US.
To learn more about the Education Fund, please visit www.leadershipconferenceedfund.org.
The Opportunity:
The Leadership Conference is seeking a Voting Rights Fellow to join our Advocacy & Programs Department. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Programs, the ideal candidate will have experience advancing civil rights and social justice policy at the national level, with a focus on advocating, developing, and promoting the freedom and right to vote across the country. A senior member of the Advocacy & Programs team, this role will identify, track, and develop strategies related to free and fair elections and advancing democracy reforms.
This position has a 12-month term, is an individual contributor, and is a part of the collective bargaining unit.
Candidate Profile:
The Voting Rights Fellow is responsible for identifying and developing key advocacy strategies and opportunities to promote freedom to vote, ensure the fair administration of elections, and hold state and federal officials accountable for ensuring the right to vote for all eligible voters.
In addition, strong candidates will offer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned. This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The Leadership Conference reserves the right to amend duties, responsibilities, and requirements as necessary to meet organizational needs.
Compensation & Benefits:
Our most valuable resource is the people who make up The Leadership Conference. Regardless of your position at The Leadership Conference, your efforts will impact meaningful work that positively affects individuals and communities nationwide.
The target salary range for this position is $107,510 – $117,554.
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary. The Leadership Conference, in good faith, believes that at the time of this posting, it is willing to pay the advertised salary for the position. Exact compensation is commensurate with experience and reflects internal comparisons.
Salaries are just one component of The Leadership Conference’s total compensation package. The Leadership Conference is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for you, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including fifteen (15) federal holidays, as well as biweekly organization-specific holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and transit benefits. You’ll also have access to professional development assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.
The Leadership Conference has formally recognized a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 2 – AFL-CIO. The Leadership Conference and the Union, guided by a CBA, work together in good faith and are motivated by a shared history and commitment to this organization.
In-Office Work Policy:
The Leadership Conference has implemented a hybrid In-Office Work Policy in three phases. As of September 1, 2025, the first phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 2 days per month. As of January 1, 2026, the second phase requires staff members to work in person from the office at least 1 day per week or 4 days per month. The final phase begins on April 1, 2026; staff members will be required to work in person from the office at least 2 days per week.
All positions are subject to the In-Office Work Policy summarized above. (A more detailed description of the policy – to include how in-office workdays are to be scheduled – is available upon request from People & Culture.)
Please note that staff members are exempt from working in person if they have received medical accommodation or if their position is designated as temporarily or permanently remote.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
The Leadership Conference is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity; color; religion; national origin; citizenship or immigration status, subject to the obligation to comply with any applicable requirements of federal immigration law; sex (including pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, false pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, intersex traits and other sex characteristics, and sex stereotypes); age; marital status; personal appearance (including size and weight); family responsibilities; political affiliation; disability; matriculation; genetic information; veteran status; credit information; housing status; socioeconomic status; source of income; criminal legal involvement, unless for a legitimate business reason that is permitted under applicable law; union membership or activities; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking; and any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit our Career Center and submit your resume and cover letter. Cover letters are required and should be attached.
We are a coalition of diverse Americans fighting for our democracy and rights.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a diverse coalition of more than 240 organizations representing the majority of America. As some try to pit us against each other, We the Majority know that everyone benefits from one another's liberation. Together, we use our collective power to protect our multiracial democracy and expand the rights of all people during this era of unprecedented threats to our progress. We won’t go backwards. Born out of the Civil Rights Movement 75 years ago, The Leadership Conference has been an essential convener, thought leader, and advocate for public policies that make our country more fair and free. The Leadership Conference is a 501(c)(4) organization that engages in legislative advocacy. It was founded in 1950 and has coordinated national lobbying efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957.
Offices: 1620 L Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
We are a coalition of diverse Americans fighting for our democracy and rights.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a diverse coalition of more than 240 organizations representing the majority of America. As some try to pit us against each other, We the Majority know that everyone benefits from one another's liberation. Together, we use our collective power to protect our multiracial democracy and expand the rights of all people during this era of unprecedented threats to our progress. We won’t go backwards. Born out of the Civil Rights Movement 75 years ago, The Leadership Conference has been an essential convener, thought leader, and advocate for public policies that make our country more fair and free. The Leadership Conference is a 501(c)(4) organization that engages in legislative advocacy. It was founded in 1950 and has coordinated national lobbying efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957.
Offices: 1620 L Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
