Extremist judges will not stop endangering the lives of pregnant people or people who may become pregnant—overturning Roe v. Wade, attacking medication abortion, threatening the future of IVF, and this week at SCOTUS, emergency abortion care.
Our lawyers are waging strategic fights that make clear what is at stake for people who can become pregnant and seek to bolster our fundamental rights to control our lives, futures, and destinies.
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The Position
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a Manager of Professional Development and Learning who is passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where people of all races, genders, abilities, nationalities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, grow, belong and thrive. In this role, you will manage professional development for all staff, with an emphasis on equity, justice, and anti-racism and ensure professional development resources for staff are accessed in an equitable way. You will curate and design high impact workshops, lead the development and execution of new staff orientation (in-person and digitized), and play a role in selecting the best learning management software to meet the organization’s needs. You’ll work with HR staff to reexamine and update our organization’s professional development and learning calendar as well as plan and facilitate sessions to meet the moment in response to organizational needs that arise. You will play a crucial role in the development of our learning agenda, and you will plan and execute the learning opportunities for at least two all-staff and alignment events per year.
Working closely with the VP of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging, the budding DEIB team, HR team, and equity committee, the Manager of Professional Development and Learning will help build a workplace that models the practices, policies, and culture we wish to see in the world for working women (cis and trans) and nonbinary people.
The Moment
You join NWLC and the DEIB team during an exciting time. Our staff are on the frontlines of working to protect abortion access in the wake of the recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and to affect positive change for women, girls, and nonbinary folks in the courts, in policy, and in our culture across a range of important program areas. Though the organization has increased its commitment and investment in diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism steadily since its founding 50 years ago, the DEIB team is new and the work you will be part of will be foundational to the way the organization functions in the years to come.
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 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 candidate must possess:
Potential Professional Development for this Position (not exhaustive):
Key Relations
The Manager of Professional Development and Learning reports to the VP of DEIB. Additionally, the Manager of Professional Development and Learning will collaborate closely with the DEIB team, the HR team, and teams across the Law Center’s issue areas.
Compensation & Benefits
A minimum salary of $83,000 will be provided to the successful candidate who has a minimum of two (2) years of applicable years of experience, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework.
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. However, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, most NWLC staff are temporarily teleworking with the option to work from our office, which is located in historic Dupont Circle (moving to Franklin Square in early 2023). We continue to monitor public health guidance and keep safety, science, and flexibility top of mind as we evaluate what reopening looks like for our team.
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 forward 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. Please send application materials via email to: [email protected] and include the position title in the subject line. Applications accepted until position is filled.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].
