Communications Engagement Writer

The Lawyers’ Committee seeks a talented Communications Engagement Writer who will collaborate with staff to lift up the organization’s activities and impact through high-quality content creation, storytelling, and narrative-shaping.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, communications or journalism or equivalent relevant experience.
• Three to five years of full-time professional writing experience in an advocacy or non-profit setting in a fast-paced work environment, ideally one focused on civil rights and racial justice.
• Familiarity with the organizations and issues in the modern Civil Rights and racial justice movement.
• Familiarity with the substantive issues on which the Lawyers’ Committee focuses its work.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills and strong editorial judgement.
• Experience working and managing writing and design projects with outside consultants and contractors.
• Ability to work quickly and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision)
• Parental leave
• 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability
• Employer paid monthly cell phone stipend