The SPLC is seeking a Project Manager committed to advancing racial equity in Alabama! 

Consistent with its mission, vision and strategic impact goals, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is instituting a service delivery model in each of the five states it operates focused on and informed by local concerns, context, strategy, solutions and collaboration. The ‘State Offices’ will add capacity to the Center and its efforts to collaboratively address issues unique and proximate to each state and to drive long-term, transformational/structural change.

Through its state office model SPLC will elevate state and local needs, and more effectively and collaboratively employ its organization-wide capabilities and expertise in the states that it operates. Each state office will be led by a State Director who will guide their respective state-based strategy in collaboration with other Center leaders and will provide administrative leadership for the office locations.

Who You Are

Experienced. Demonstrated experience working in social justice, community organizing, project management including building project plans and executing programmatic initiatives.

Communicative. Ability to confidently communicate across lines of differences. Clearly and effectively present to internal colleagues, community members and stakeholders. Demonstrate experience working effectively within collaborative and/or movement structures.

Innovative and Strategic. Ability to be a strategic, forward thinker who actively seeks opportunities, identifies problems, and presents resources. Schedule tasks and delegate assignments, track the progress and performance of the project along with the efficiency of team members.

Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work with internal departments as well as external organizations, stakeholders, and communities to execute specific initiatives to advance the Alabama State Office's goals.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Support the development of projects and initiatives of the Alabama State Office overall strategy and approach in partnership with the director and community organizers.

Develop and nurture relationships with colleagues, community-based organizations, system leaders, and other local community stakeholders to inform and advance the Alabama State Office goals and initiatives.

Support the design and execution of specific programmatic initiatives that advance the Alabama State Office strategy such as community convenings, training, and advocacy projects.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the center and the Alabama State Office.

Minimum Qualifications

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

  • A minimum of 3 years project management experience; and
  • High school diploma or GED.

Compensation & Additional Information

This is a non-exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $64,202.00 annually ($30.87 per hour).  Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work

This role has the following work designation options: 

  • Telework:  Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
  • Local Remote:  Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
  • This position will work from Alabama 100% of the time.
  • The position reports to the Director of the Alabama State Office. 

Other Special Considerations

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.

 

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.

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