Program Coordinator na NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. Founded in 1940 under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, who subsequently became the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, LDF was launched at a time when the nation’s aspirations for equality and due process of law were stifled by widespread state-sponsored racial inequality. From that era to the present, LDF’s mission has been transformative — to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society.

LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF continues to make an impact in the area of public service and was recognized by Fast Company as one of its 2023 Brands That Matter under its public service category.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination of the MMSP internship and fellowship programs including
  communicating with partners and Scholars as well as assisting with the evaluation of
  the program, collecting surveys and reports, and tracking data
• Assists in coordination and management of MMSP special events such as the annual
  Scholar retreat, conferences, and other events/programming as planned.
• Assist with all aspects of recruitment and selection of new Scholars:
  • Craft new Scholar application
  • Lead logistical arrangements for the MMSP Selection Committee, including
    communications, scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing
    materials, and attending meetings.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, recipients, and partner
    institutions.
  •  Provides support to the MMSP team recruitment and outreach activities.
  • Track applicant and recipient data using program management tools.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and updates for funders and stakeholders.
• Prepare and send correspondence to applicants and scholars.
• Maintains up-to-date applicant and scholar information in database and
  coordinate information exchange with other departments, especially
  Development and Communications.
• Assist with developing a comprehensive communications plan to engage internal and
  external stakeholders.
• Serves as the liaison with internal and external communications partners to facilitate
  the design and development of MMSP marketing and communications tools and
• Update the MMSP website as needed and ensure that updates are properly
  posted on LDF’s website and advertised on the Internet and social media.
• Collaborate with Communications department to develop and implement a digital
  and social media strategy.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required, preferably in education, nonprofit,
  or law-related sector.
• Experience working with scholarships, grants, internship/fellowship programs,
  event management, higher education, or student services (preferred)
• Familiarity with data management tools (e.g. Salesforce) and/or website
  maintenance is a plus
• Excellent writing, telephone and communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Possess excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills.
• Possess excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and
  PowerPoint), social media, and internet research skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be highly motivated and have a commitment to civil rights.
• The ability to work in a high paced environment; and
  Flexibility with work schedule to meet the demands of a vital institutional support
  function.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts or requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and LDF may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

The salary range for this position is $59,200 - $74,000

LDF offers all eligible employees a generous benefits package. To learn more click the following link 2025 Benefits Overview.

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The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.