Programs Manager

You: You’re passionate about designing programs and curricula that educate and engage diverse audiences, and you’re eager to put your skills to work developing unique program content that engages a broad portfolio of audiences on PLF’s legal work in a tangible way. Most importantly, you’re not content with maintaining the status quo and have big ideas about how to educate, engage, and inspire our audiences with both in-person and virtual programming.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s a lot of government overreach out there, and it’s backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately, like all lumbering giants, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly, take calculated risks, have each other’s backs, and are confident in and passionate for the cause—the very sort of swashbucklers we employ in spades here at PLF.

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the United States Supreme Court, with 18 victories out of 20 cases heard by the Court. We also have more than a hundred active cases across the nation.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. What does “next generation” mean for a legal nonprofit? It means we aren’t interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.

Here’s what you get to do in this role:

You’ll work across the company to identify and capitalize on opportunities for PLF to advance the national conversation on our areas of expertise. Then, you’ll be responsible for designing programming that spurs deep discussion, inspires attendees to action, and invites program participants to carefully consider complex legal and policy issues. In essence, your job is to design industry-leading conversations about some of our country’s most pressing issues. 

You’ll work in collaboration with the Events Director to develop a comprehensive portfolio of programming that advances PLF’s legal, public education, and legislative goals. This includes both in-person and virtual programming ranging from hour-long webinars to multi-day conferences and seminars. While the Events Director oversees the logistics, budget, and measurement side of things, you’ll own the content and curriculum. 

In practice, your specific job duties will likely include:

• Designing PLF hosted events, with a particular emphasis on programming-heavy events
• Identifying opportunities for new PLF programming across our issue areas, with an eye towards engaging the full spectrum of our target audience segments 
• Developing program proposals, including: event descriptions, agendas, and speaker line-ups
• Working with external partners to develop PLF topics and curriculum for their events and conferences
• Providing on-site support for in-person events as needed

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least 3 years of experience in program management, curriculum development, or events. 
• The ability to problem solve and boil down complex legal concepts. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, contemporary legal and policy issues—as well as thought leaders in these areas.
• Comfortable with 30% travel

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country. You can work physically in any of our offices or request to work virtually.

TO APPLY:

If you think you might be a good fit, submit the following application materials:

• Your resume, including all relevant professional experience
• A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants for this position

This is a full-time, permanent position. PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide, and we offer a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and employer-paid retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work environment. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power. Join us.