Program Manager, Center for Advocacy & Learning

University of Denver; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking a Program Manager for the Center for Advocacy and Learning in Alabama to advance community-centered training and leadership development. You will design curricula, localize workshops, facilitate trainings, and expand train-the-trainer capacity across Alabama.

You will collaborate with community leaders and internal teams to reflect local needs and strengthen advocacy education, with a remote-friendly work design and ongoing program improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of community education, program management, coalition and group facilitation, or related field, including direct experience designing curriculum or training programs.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine the advocacy and leadership development curriculum for Alabama communities.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and leadership opportunities for cohort members and partners.
• Build and lead a train-the-trainer program with clear facilitation standards and materials.
• Identify, recruit, and support trainers, speakers, and subject matter experts.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of cohort members and maintain alumni connections.
• Collaborate with program leadership to align initiatives with organizational priorities and local partners.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the job classification.

Skills

Curriculum design

Adult learning

Facilitation

Train-the-trainer

Coalition work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Recruitment began on September 9, 2026

and the job listing Expires on October 9, 2026

THE SPLC IS SEEKING A PROGRAM MANAGER, CENTER FOR ADVOCACY & LEARNING WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE!

The Program Manager, Center for Advocacy and Learning will advance and lead the Alabama State Office community-centered training, leadership development and education. This role will be responsible for designing the curriculum for our organizing and advocacy leadership programs. This role will localize advocacy and grassroots organizing workshops, facilitate trainings, and build out the train-the-trainer model that expands our capacity to develop leaders across Alabama.

WHO YOU ARE

Experiencedcurriculum designer and adult learning practitioner with a passion for creating engaging, community-centered learning experiences that build leadership, advocacy, and organizing skills.

Research and Analytics.You combine strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex policy and legislative issues into accessible, actionable content that equips community members to understand and take action.

Train the Trainer.You are a skilled facilitator who understands not only how to deliver impactful trainings, but how to design curriculum and train-the-trainer programs that enable others to facilitate with confidence and consistency.

Collaborative. You are a highly collaborative relationship builder who enjoys partnering across teams and with community leaders, organizations, and subject matter experts to develop trainings that reflect local needs and strengthen community leadership.

Organized and Adaptable.You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while continuously improving programs based on participant feedback, data, and evolving organizational priorities.

Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC’s mission, vision and values.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design, develop, and continuously refine the Institute’s organizing, advocacy, and leadership development curriculum, by adapting place-based frameworks into accessible, culturally grounded learning experiences that address the needs and priorities of Alabama communities.

Developand facilitate workshops, trainings, and leadership development opportunities for cohort members, community partners, and other stakeholders, using participant feedback and program outcomes to strengthen program effectiveness and impact.

Buildand lead a train-the-trainer program by developing facilitation standards, tools, and materials that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery while expanding the Institute’s network of skilled trainers and facilitators.

Identify, recruit, coordinate, and support trainers, guest speakers, and subject matter experts who enhance Institute programming and contribute to participant learning and engagement.

Leadthe recruitment, selection, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of cohort members, fostering a supportive learning environment and strengthening connections through the Institute’s alumni network.

Collaboratewith program leadership and internal departments to align Institute initiatives with organizational priorities while building and maintaining partnerships with community leaders, educators, organizations, cultural institutions, and coalition partners to strengthen community impact and local leadership development.

Performother duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum of 5 years of community education, program management, coalition and group facilitation, or related field, including direct experience designing curriculum or training programs; and
• High School Diploma or GED.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $69,702 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

WHERE & HOW YOU’LL WORK

This role has the following work designation options:

• Local Remote: Employees in positions designated Local Remote Work are expected to attend work-related activities that occur at SPLC offices and in the states in which SPLC operates. These activities include but are not limited to trainings, meetings, events, hearings, and court appearances.
• Telework: Positions designated as telework eligible may work two days (16 hours) a week from an alternative work location.
• This position will report to the Director, Alabama State Office.

OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we considerapplicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis ofgenetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.