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Director, Human and Civil Rights

NEA HeadquartersFull-time$224k–$240k2026-07-08 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Lead the Human and Civil Rights Department to advance racial, social, and economic justice for NEA members and public education professionals.

Role type

Executive Director of Human and Civil Rights

Builds

Racial justice-centered engagement strategies, frameworks, trainings, and the Annual Conference on Racial and Social Justice

Domain

Education policy and public sector advocacy

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic leadership, program development and evaluation, budget management, team supervision, policy analysis, race-equity analysis, stakeholder management, project management

Preferred skills

Union environment management experience, advanced degree in Education or Public Policy

Technologies

Microsoft Teams, videoconferencing applications

Responsibilities

Guide design and implementation of racial justice programs; coach and mentor staff on equity practices; manage department budget and operations; lead the Annual Conference on Racial and Social Justice; advise elected leaders on justice issues; supervise program staff and managers.

Seniority

Executive, strategic leadership