Executive Assistant & Operations Manager
Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) works with people of color, immigrants, and low-income communities to fight discrimination, foster equity, and pursue justice through creative and courageous legal advocacy, education, and economic empowerment. In partnership with law firms and community allies, we provide free, life-changing legal support to individuals, families, and small businesses.
The vibe at LCR is bold, courageous, creative, and relentless. We are a rapid-response team that quickly mobilizes to tackle pressing problems, ensuring that those in need receive immediate and impactful legal assistance. We also believe in the power of partnership, working with organizations that share our commitment to justice. Embracing our unique approach, we are passionate about empowering individuals and communities through the law.
Job Description
Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Executive Assistant & Operations Manager to play a central role in powering our internal infrastructure and external impact.
This is more than an administrative role — it’s a chance to help drive equity and justice from behind the scenes. You’ll serve as a key partner to the Executive Director and Development Director, coordinating high-level meetings, supporting fundraising and communications efforts, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll also help cultivate a connected, values-driven team culture through thoughtful planning, engagement, and support.
The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager, strong communicator, and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. From organizing donor reports to leading staff retreats, your work will directly contribute to advancing LCR’s civil rights mission.
If you’re highly organized, proactive, and passionate about racial and social justice—and ready to wear multiple hats in service of a bold and growing team—this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Work Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Executive & External Support (30%)
Fundraising & Communications Support (30%)
Operations, Coordination & Preparedness (30%)
Team Culture & Staff Engagement (10%)
Qualifications
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply! You may be the right candidate for this or other roles at our organization.
Executive Assistant & Operations Manager
Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) works with people of color, immigrants, and low-income communities to fight discrimination, foster equity, and pursue justice through creative and courageous legal advocacy, education, and economic empowerment. In partnership with law firms and community allies, we provide free, life-changing legal support to individuals, families, and small businesses.
The vibe at LCR is bold, courageous, creative, and relentless. We are a rapid-response team that quickly mobilizes to tackle pressing problems, ensuring that those in need receive immediate and impactful legal assistance. We also believe in the power of partnership, working with organizations that share our commitment to justice. Embracing our unique approach, we are passionate about empowering individuals and communities through the law.
Job Description
Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) is seeking a strategic…
LCR provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that places us in the top tier of comparable organizations locally and nationally, including generous vacation/holiday/leave policies; professional development opportunities; a sabbatical policy; and employer-paid health benefits.
LCR provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that places us in the top tier of comparable organizations locally and nationally, including generous vacation/holiday/leave policies; professional development opportunities; a sabbatical policy; and employer-paid health benefits.
Language skills in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, or other languages are strongly preferred.
Language skills in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, or other languages are strongly preferred.
Please send a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interests and salary requirements to employment@lawyersforcivilrights.org.
Please send a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interests and salary requirements to employment@lawyersforcivilrights.org.