League of Women Voters

Director

• Develop a comprehensive education and training strategy that aligns with LWVUS (national) strategic goals and initiatives and meets the needs of state and local Leagues.
• Perform needs-based assessments of state and local League capacity to identify strategic priorities for training on a national and regional basis.
• Design and implement train-the-trainer programs, presentations, templates, and guidance to enhance affiliate learning and capacity-building.
• Lead cross-departmental efforts, with a strong connection to the League’s Department of Activation and Justice and Transformation Team, to identify regional and local training needs.
• Ensure that educational content is accessible, engaging, and impactful for diverse audiences.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Civic Education and Training team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Supervise the work of the Education and Training team to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments, including the Public Engagement Innovation and Strategic Partnerships teams, to create cohesive civic learning initiatives.
• Guide the promotion of training opportunities and educational resources.
• Develop strategies to expand the reach and impact of civic learning initiatives.
• Represent the organization at events, conferences, and coalitions related to civic education and democracy-building.

Director – Civic Education and Training

Attorney

• Serve as a key strategist and advisor to the Chief Legal Officer in developing and implementing the organization’s overarching legal vision, goals, and frameworks.
• Translate organizational priorities into actionable plans for the Legal Affairs department.
• Assess evolving federal, state, and local jurisprudence to identify strategic litigation opportunities and threats.
• Provide high-level review and insight on case strategy, without engaging in daily casework unless strategic guidance or escalated oversight is required.
• Serve as a bridge between traditional litigation practices and innovative advocacy models that enhance impact and effectiveness.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the Supervising Attorney and the broader legal team, empowering them to operate with independence and excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, skill development, and intellectual curiosity.
• Ensure clear delegation, workload balance, and alignment between team tactics and organizational strategy.
• Build processes and systems that support collaboration, documentation, and the consistent delivery of quality legal work.
• Provide leadership and guidance on the organization’s role in supporting regional or partner organizations engaged in federal court litigation.
• Assess legal trends, instinct for “reading the tea leaves” in emerging jurisprudence, and leverage insight to anticipate changes affecting litigation strategy.
• Partner with external (pro bono) counsel and partner organizations on strategic decisions, amicus positioning, and the sustainability of impact litigation programs.
• Promote innovation in legal approaches and advocacy methodologies, balancing the organization’s legacy with opportunities for modernization.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate legal thinking into broader programmatic, policy, and communications strategies.
• Serve as a visible and trusted thought partner to senior leadership, helping to inform executive-level decision-making and institutional growth.
• Represent the legal department in strategic initiatives, briefings, or interdepartmental planning discussions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, professional standards, and ethical obligations.
• Oversee select contracts, memoranda of understanding, and critical compliance reviews as assigned by Chief Counsel.

Director – Civic Education and Training

Director, Legal Affairs