Head of Research & Archives, Civil Rights Institute

Posted yesterday

naacp legal defense education fundWashington (DC)

Archivists Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$140,800 per year

Apply

About the role

A prominent civil rights organization is seeking a leader for the Thurgood Marshall Institute, focused on advancing racial justice through research and advocacy. The role requires a Ph. D. and a minimum of 10 years of experience in civil rights history or advocacy, managing diverse teams and projects. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing strategic goals, and ensuring the quality of research and archival efforts. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with a salary range of $140,800-$176,000.

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.