Leadership & Strategy Jobs in Human Rights

Browse current Leadership & Strategy roles across the human rights sector. Depending on the vacancy, this work may support advocacy campaigns, humanitarian and development programmes, policy change, research, organizational operations, partnerships, or services for affected communities. Opportunities range from entry-level and assistant positions to specialist, management, director, and senior leadership roles with NGOs, UN agencies, foundations, universities, public institutions, and other mission-driven employers. Use the filters below to narrow the list by issue area, location, experience level, organization, salary information, or work mode.

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Deputy Director, Digital Fundraising & Advertising

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Southern Poverty Law Center

Atlanta, GA; Montgomery, AL; Washington DC, United States 2 months ago $115,200 Senior

Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Fundraising & Partnerships

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Director, Media Strategy & Campaigns

Hybrid

Vera Institute for Justice

Brooklyn, New York; Washington, D.C., United States 2 months ago $140,000 - $160,000 Senior

Justice & Accountability Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Communications & Media

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Lead, Public & Media Relations Strategist

Remote

Southern Poverty Law Center

Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington DC, United States 2 months ago $78,832 Senior

Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Communications & Media

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Business Development Director

On-site

Dorcas International

Providence, Rhode Island, United States 3 months ago $100,000 – $120,000 Senior

Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Refugee & Migrant Rights Fundraising & Partnerships

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Director, Legal Affairs

Hybrid

Fòs Feminista

3 months ago $150,000 Senior

Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Gender & Women's Rights Leadership & Strategy

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Senior Manager, Institutional Giving

Remote

Southern Poverty Law Center

Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington DC, United States 3 months ago $129,129 Senior

Civil & Political Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Fundraising & Partnerships

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Special Assistant, Board Relations

Hybrid

PEN America

New York, New York (Hybrid), United States 4 months ago Mid-Level

Civil & Political Rights Leadership & Strategy

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Communications Director – Inclusive Development International

Remote

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

Remote in United States (Must sit in Eastern or Central Time Zone), United States 4 months ago $84,872 - $106,090 Senior

Climate & Environmental Justice Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Communications & Media

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Chief Program Officer, Policy, Research, and Prevention

Hybrid

Innocence Project

New York, New York, United States, United States 4 months ago $229,500 - $298,000 Executive

Justice & Accountability Leadership & Strategy

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Chief Program Officer, Exoneration Strategy & Support

Hybrid

Innocence Project

New York, New York, United States, United States 4 months ago $229,500 - $298,000 Executive

Civil & Political Rights Justice & Accountability Leadership & Strategy

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Communications Director (BLMP)

Remote

Transgender Law Center

5 months ago $114,500 Senior

LGBTQI+ Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Communications & Media

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Racial Justice Center Director

On-site

American Civil Liberties Union

New York, NY, United States 5 months ago $140,000 - $170,000 Senior

Civil & Political Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Leadership & Strategy

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Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power

Hybrid

American Civil Liberties Union

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States 5 months ago $229,096 Senior

Civil & Political Rights Advocacy & Campaigning

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Associate Director or Director, Advisory Services

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Article One

London, United Kingdom 5 months ago Senior

Climate & Environmental Justice Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Leadership & Strategy

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Director of Justice / Directeur ou Directrice, Justice

On-site

Assembly of First Nations

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 5 months ago Senior

Indigenous Peoples' Rights Justice & Accountability Leadership & Strategy

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1. Deputy Director, Digital Fundraising & Advertising

   Southern Poverty Law Center

   • Location: Atlanta, GA; Montgomery, AL; Washington DC, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Senior
   • Salary: $115,200
   • Posted: 2 months ago
   • Categories: Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Fundraising & Partnerships

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2. Director, Media Strategy & Campaigns

   Vera Institute for Justice

   • Location: Brooklyn, New York; Washington, D.C., United States
   • Work mode: Hybrid
   • Experience level: Senior
   • Salary: $140,000 - $160,000
   • Posted: 2 months ago
   • Categories: Justice & Accountability, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Communications & Media

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3. Lead, Public & Media Relations Strategist

   Southern Poverty Law Center

   • Location: Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington DC, United States
   • Work mode: Remote
   • Experience level: Senior
   • Salary: $78,832
   • Posted: 2 months ago
   • Categories: Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Communications & Media

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4. Business Development Director

   Dorcas International

   • Location: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Senior
   • Salary: $100,000 – $120,000
   • Posted: 3 months ago
   • Categories: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Refugee & Migrant Rights, Fundraising & Partnerships

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5. Director, Legal Affairs

   Fòs Feminista

   • Work mode: Hybrid
   • Experience level: Senior
   • Salary: $150,000
   • Posted: 3 months ago
   • Categories: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Gender & Women's Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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6. Senior Manager, Institutional Giving

   Southern Poverty Law Center

   • Location: Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington DC, United States
   • Work mode: Remote
   • Experience level: Senior
   • Salary: $129,129
   • Posted: 3 months ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Fundraising & Partnerships

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7. Special Assistant, Board Relations

   PEN America

   • Location: New York, New York (Hybrid), United States
   • Work mode: Hybrid
   • Experience level: Mid-Level
   • Posted: 4 months ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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8. Communications Director – Inclusive Development International

   Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

   • Location: Remote in United States (Must sit in Eastern or Central Time Zone), United States
   • Work mode: Remote
   • Experience level: Senior
   • Salary: $84,872 - $106,090
   • Posted: 4 months ago
   • Categories: Climate & Environmental Justice, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Communications & Media

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9. Chief Program Officer, Policy, Research, and Prevention

   Innocence Project

   • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
   • Work mode: Hybrid
   • Experience level: Executive
   • Salary: $229,500 - $298,000
   • Posted: 4 months ago
   • Categories: Justice & Accountability, Leadership & Strategy

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10. Chief Program Officer, Exoneration Strategy & Support

    Innocence Project

    • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Executive
    • Salary: $229,500 - $298,000
    • Posted: 4 months ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Justice & Accountability, Leadership & Strategy

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11. Communications Director (BLMP)

    Transgender Law Center

    • Work mode: Remote
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $114,500
    • Posted: 5 months ago
    • Categories: LGBTQI+ Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Communications & Media

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12. Racial Justice Center Director

    American Civil Liberties Union

    • Location: New York, NY, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $140,000 - $170,000
    • Posted: 5 months ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Leadership & Strategy

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13. Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power

    American Civil Liberties Union

    • Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $229,096
    • Posted: 5 months ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Advocacy & Campaigning

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14. Associate Director or Director, Advisory Services

    Article One

    • Location: London, United Kingdom
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Posted: 5 months ago
    • Categories: Climate & Environmental Justice, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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15. Director of Justice / Directeur ou Directrice, Justice

    Assembly of First Nations

    • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Posted: 5 months ago
    • Categories: Indigenous Peoples' Rights, Justice & Accountability, Leadership & Strategy

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