Program Associate - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights : Job Details

John Lewis Young Leaders Program Associate

Department: Human Rights Education

Reporting to: Program Manager, John Lewis Young Leaders

Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Hybrid (Washington, D.C. and/or NY)

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights seeks a passionate and organized Program Associate to support the John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Fellowship Program. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who's enthusiastic about human rights, social justice, and empowering young people to lead change. As the Program Associate you will assist with the day to day operations of the JLYL program and build out capacity for the program as it continues to grow. The Program Associate will work directly with the Program Manager as they manage recruitment, the application process, selection process, fellowship programming, and alumni engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Co-lead day-to-day planning, facilitation, and evaluation of the JLYL Fellowship alongside the Program Manager;
• Manage application, recruitment, and selection processes;
• Collaborate with Program Manager and Development team to create and pursue fundraising opportunities;
• Organize alumni engagement efforts and communications;
• Serve as a key support for fellows through regular check-ins and office hours;
• Plan and co-lead monthly workshops, trainings, and the annual retreat;
• Support the Program Manager with building and maintaining partnerships with universities and community groups;
• Develop a bank of resource materials and training content for fellows;
• Collaborate across departments to integrate JLYL into broader RFKHR efforts;
• Track program progress and document learnings for ongoing improvement.
• Identify and execute ways to achieve shared impact across other RFKHR programs, to mobilize RFKHR stakeholders in support of the work, and to increase the visibility of RFKHR and our work before the general public;
• All new staff will undergo an introductory period of three (3) months as a training and learning period;
• Do your part in keeping our operations running smoothly - tracking your hours and submitting timecards in a timely manner.

A successful candidate must have the following skills and experiences:

• At least 2 years of experience in education, youth programming, student organizing, event planning, and/or social justice/community organizing;
• Demonstrated experience creating and planning youth programming or experiences, such as but not limited to: volunteer experiences or service learning opportunities for college students;
• Experience engaging or partnering with HBCUs, HSIs, and/or HMSIs.
• A demonstrated passion for RFKHR's mission and demonstrated commitment to community-centered advocacy especially for college students;
• Ability to cultivate relationships with community based organizations and student advocacy groups;
• Experience leading and supporting the design of engaging workshops/training/facilitation materials;
• Ability to work and learn utilizing a CRM system (Customer Relationship Management) such as Salesforce or similar;
• Ability to crunch numbers and utilize systems such as Microsoft Excel;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation software such as PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi, Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, or similar;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail and able to scope out errors, including a willingness to own and fix mistakes;
• Exceptional time management, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once;
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information;
• Innovative thinking, you're able to come up with new ideas to improve a program, willingness to voice your opinions, and a strong work ethic are essential;
• Strong sense of teamwork that builds positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and a willingness to help others;
• Believes in inclusivity when working with colleagues with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Benefits and other Perks:

• Flexibility and independence to help manage your work and home life: Staff have the ability to occasionally work from home or telecommute 2-3 days a week.
• RFKHR values your health: RFK Human Rights covers 100% of individual-only costs of our platinum medical, dental, vision benefits, and subsidizes the cost for dependent coverage.
• RFKHR understands the importance of financial planning and saving:
• An automatic contribution of 7% of your salary after your first year of employment.
• A College Saveup/Loan PayDown program with an automatic $200/monthly contribution for any current loans or future loans.
• An automatic monthly cell phone & internet speed stipend of $125/monthly to offset any phone & internet expenses.
• Employees receive a $1,000 benefits card each calendar year to use at your discretion towards food and home & life purchases.
• RFKHR values your growth: RFK Human Rights provides an annual $1,000 professional development stipend to all full-time staff to use towards any courses, conferences, or training that would further one's professional learning and development. As well as professional development days/hours to complete these courses.
• RFKHR loves to celebrate human rights advocates and our hard work! We do so by hosting award ceremonies, galas, summer outings, holiday parties, potlucks, domestic and international staff retreats, and spur-of-the-moment social outings.

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Your Name + JLYL Program Associate” in the subject heading.
• In your cover letter please include how you heard about this role and why you're interested in this position.

No phone calls please. RFK Human Rights will contact qualified candidates directly.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer and believes we are stronger and more effective by working internally and externally with people of all abilities, diverse backgrounds, and a range of perspectives, particularly those who have historically been marginalized or underrepresented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We do not discriminate in our hiring practices and in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seek a diverse applicant pool. If you're in need of an accommodation at any time during the application and hiring process please contact us by emailing your request to [email protected] with the subj. line Accommodation Request . Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Having documents in alternate formats or read aloud
• Having interviews in a more accessible location/format