Job Location: Hybrid

Job Title: Director of Programs

Institution: Robert H. Jackson Center

About the Institution:

The Robert H. Jackson Center, a nationally and internationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, seeks a growth-oriented, experienced, and driven leader as its inaugural Director of Programs.

The mission of the Jackson Center is to promote and preserve the legacy of Robert H. Jackson, United States Supreme Court Justice and the Chief U.S. Prosecutor for the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. We envision a world where the universal principles of equality, fairness, and justice prevail.

Over our more than 22-year history, we have offered in-depth and introductory-level programs to adults, continuing education opportunities for lawyers, significant education opportunities and resources to elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers, and a 10-week summer internship. We need a passionate expert to take the next steps to elevate the significance, reach and impact of our programs.

The Center is a small, nonpartisan organization with enormous goals, which require us to grow rapidly and strategically. Critical to that is ensuring we are serving all audiences to the best of our ability and providing the information and education they seek to help them interpret current events, supplement their understanding of history, and assist them in charting a path forward to increase justice and fairness in the world.

Over the last year, the Board and staff of the Center have worked through a capacity building program to identify desired future states and the path to achieve those goals. This position is a crucial part of our success trajectory.

The Robert H. Jackson Center presents and interprets the inspirational life and extraordinary accomplishments of Robert H. Jackson: public servant and statesman, US Supreme Court Justice, and Chief US Prosecutor at Nuremberg.

Job Description: The Director of Programs is charged with the design, implementation, and management of a wide range of public programs at the Center with a focus on adults and legal professionals. These programs will enhance the public’s understanding of Robert H. Jackson’s contemporary relevance and history, as well as themes related to his life, work, and principles – justice, international humanitarian/criminal law, public service, civic-mindedness, the US Supreme Court, and his important place in local, national, and international history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Center’s President and Board Program Committee, develop programs for adult learners. This includes recommending yearly program themes based on Robert H. Jackson’s life, work, milestones, principles, etc., as well as research into speakers, creation of program details, and determination of measurable outcomes.
• Identify, design, and implement new program, partnership, development, and educational opportunities and resources.
• Develop marketing/promotional materials designed to enhance engagement with our programs and events.
• Develop continuing legal education opportunities for lawyers, in collaboration with law firms and other organizations, and help determine ways to monetize content.
• Serve as a member of the management team to achieve the organizational mission and to develop/implement strategic initiatives for the Center.
• Assist in the pursuit of grants to support program initiatives.
• Manage docent training program to ensure quality of tour programs.
• Manage current programs and education initiatives, including 10-week summer internship experience for college/graduate/law students.
• Manage school programming and find creative ways to boost school visitation numbers.
• Manage and create collaborative partnerships with education/community associations.
• Serve as the liaison to the Center’s Board Programming Committee.

• Bachelor’s Degree in, social sciences, humanities, English, economics, education or related field required. Master’s Degree or J.D. preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in program development, museum education, or related work or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in legal education is a plus.
• Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work well in a team setting.
• Possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience managing and completing multiple time-sensitive projects independently and effectively.
• Will need to work occasional evenings and weekends.

May need to help lift objects up to 20 pounds on occasion.

This Position is: Hybrid

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Salary Type: Exempt

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid time off

How to Apply: info@roberthjackson.org