Legal Programs and Networks Manager

Americans United for Separation of Church & State-•Washington, DC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Programs and Networks Manager supports the development and growth of Americans United for Separation of Church and State’s Legal Programs and Networks (LPN) Project. The project advances understanding of church-state separation, supports academic outreach and scholarship, connects legal professionals with pro bono opportunities, and manages The Legal Academy. Reporting to the Senior Director, the manager coordinates programs, builds relationships with stakeholders, and develops resources that highlight church-state separation and related developments. The role manages The Legal Academy, an initiative bringing together summer legal interns from partner organizations and fostering a community for public-interest-focused law students and lawyers. The Academy begins with a multi-day, in-person educational program and continues with virtual and in-person educational and networking events. The manager also works with AU’s Legal team and the broader legal community to identify how church-state separation intersects with legal work and scholarship. This is a full-time, exempt, union position in the bargaining unit represented by AU Collective in connection with SEIU Local 500. It is DC-based and hybrid, primarily involving work from a home office and a professional office environment. Applicants must currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metro area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Four years of related work experience, including internships and part-time work.
Interest in and willingness to learn about church-state separation, religious freedom, and related constitutional issues.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage several projects at once and work with shifting deadlines.
Experience building relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Writing, editing, and proofreading experience, with keen attention to detail.
Proficiency with Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) and Microsoft Office applications.
Must currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metro area.

Nice To Haves

JD, paralegal certificate, similar coursework, or other prior experience in or knowledge of the legal field.
Related work experience in a law office or legal setting, educational programming, event management, and/or volunteer or student management.
Experience with project management software such as ClickUp.

Responsibilities

Manage planning and execution of The Legal Academy’s in-person and virtual programming and networking events, including curriculum planning, speaker outreach, partner organization and attendee coordination, and alumni network outreach.
Collaborate with law students and student groups to promote interest and scholarship about church-state separation and related doctrines, including planning educational programs and supporting student-authored legal scholarship.
Work with AU’s legal and policy teams and other internal stakeholders to develop programming and resources that support their work and increase community awareness of church-state separation.
Conduct outreach to local, state, and professional bar associations, legal networks, and other professional organizations to educate members about how church-state separation intersects with their work.
Support AU’s non-litigation advocacy by researching potential church-state violations, assisting the intake attorney with correspondence management, and collaborating on public education resources about people’s rights.
Collect and report on surveys and other feedback about The Legal Academy.
Prepare marketing materials and web content for The Legal Academy and other AU resources.
Assist in the budgeting process.
Compile materials for internal and external reports.
Take on additional responsibilities as the LPN Project grows.