Deputy Director, Archives & Research — Racial Justice
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
New York, NY · $141k–$176k a year · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
A prominent civil rights organization in Washington, D.C. seeks a Deputy Director for the Thurgood Marshall Institute. The role demands strategic leadership in archival and research functions aimed at advancing racial justice. The ideal applicant should possess an advanced...