The Center has an experienced, committed staff of about 80 who identify and address the most important issues facing women and their families today. Through research, analysis, advocacy and public education, we achieve policy changes that improve the lives of women and their families.
Surrounded by great restaurants and near downtown D.C., NWLC is just steps away from the Dupont Circle Station located on Metro’s Red Line. The entrance of the building faces New Hampshire Ave, directly across the street from the Dupont Circle Hotel.
Our office is also in close proximity to the District and federal courts, the federal departments and agencies, and Congress.
Current open staff positions include:
Counsel for Reproductive Rights & Health, State
Legislative Policy Analyst/Counsel, Reproductive Rights & Health, Federal
Director of Philanthropic Engagement
State Policy and Outreach Manager for Child Care & Early Learning
Application Instructions
If you are interested in joining the NWLC team, please submit a cover letter describing your qualifications, resume, three supervisory references, and a writing sample (review individual postings listed below for specific requirements). Electronic submissions are preferred. Please include the position title in the subject line. Otherwise, applications may be mailed or faxed to the information below. Applications are accepted until positions are filled.
Email: humanresources@nwlc.org
Human Resources Department
National Women’s Law Center
11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-588-5185
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, women, men, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, veterans, and LGBTQI individuals.
Reasonable accommodations
As noted above, NWLC welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email us at: humanresources@nwlc.org or you may send the request by mail to:
National Women’s Law Center
ATTN: Human Resources Director
11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Benefits
NWLC offers a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees working 20 hours or more per week. Employees working less than 20 hours are eligible for prorated annual, sick, and holiday leave.
- Medical Insurance
- NWLC contributes generously to employees’ medical premiums each month. Employee medical contributions are paid semi-monthly and are paid on a pre-tax basis.
- Dental Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Two times annual salary)
- Paid family and medical leave (eligible after one-year of employment)
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and transportation
- 403(b) retirement plan; new employees eligible to contribute upon hire; graduated employer contributions after two years employment; graduated employer contributions first day of the month after three months employment*
- Employee Assistance and Grief Counseling Programs
- Travel Assistance Plan
- Four weeks paid vacation, increasing after five years of employment
- Two weeks sick time, increasing after five years of employment
- Twelve or more paid holidays per year
- Ad hoc and optional one-day per week telecommuting schedule (for eligible employees)
*employees working fewer than 20 hours are eligible for this benefit
The Center’s benefit offerings may change somewhat from time to time. Candidates selected for positions will be provided a summary of benefits in effect at time of application.