Sr. Manager, Operations

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 organizations that promotes and protects civil and human rights in America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated national lobbying 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 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 advocates to push for progressive change in the US. To learn more about the Education Fund, please visit www.leadershipconferenceedfund.org.

We seek a Senior Manager, Operations, to support the implementation and management of key operational functions and organizational policies. Specifically, the senior manager will implement effective accountability systems/processes and train staff on organizational policy. These processes and systems include contracts management, 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 reporting requirements, and administrative policies.

Also, the senior manager will provide leadership and thought partnership on emerging projects or initiatives aimed at tracking progress against organizational priorities and amplifying the organization’s performance. This work will be done in close collaboration with People & Culture, Finance, and other contributing partners across the organization.

This position reports to the EVP & Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is part of the collective bargaining unit.

The Leadership Conference offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous personal leave and vacation time. Staff can also take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and a retirement savings account.

Salary Range – $98,718 – $132,766, dependent on years of related experience.

The Telework Policy is implemented in three phases.

The first phase, as of September 1, 2025; staff members will are required to work in-person from the office at least two days per month. The second phase begins January 1, 2026; staff members will be required to work in-person from the office at least one day per week. The final phase begins April 1, 2026; staff members will be required to work in-person from the office at least two days per week.

All positions are subject to the telework policy summarized above. (A more detailed description of the telework policy – to include how in-office workdays are to be scheduled – is available upon request from People & Culture).

Please note staff members are exempt from working in-person if they have received medical accommodation or their position is designated as temporarily or permanently remote.