Project Manager, Georgia State Office

Southern Poverty Law Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Project Manager for the Georgia State Office to lead day-to-day project planning and execution in-state.

You will support the State Director and Associate Director, organize outreach efforts, develop reporting structures, and implement inclusive processes while coordinating with diverse teams across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Non-exempt, this role starts at $69,702 per year.

Responsibilities

• Support State Director and Associate Director with office projects and initiatives.
• Address requests and resolve concerns per guidelines.
• Organize, track, and coordinate outreach and external relations.
• Provide logistical support to organizers and working groups.
• Develop reporting and meeting structures for project teams.
• Implement inclusive processes and identify improvements.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The SPLC is seeking a Project Manager, Georgia State Office who is passionate about social justice!

The Project Manager, Georgia State Office is responsible for day-to-day project management, executing effective project plans, and supporting the State Director and Associate Director with all office projects and initiatives. This role requires the person in this position to work within the state of Georgia 100% of the time.

Who You Are

Organized. You bring structure, accountability and clarity to complex, fast-moving initiatives.

Project Architect. Ability to translate ideas into actionable plans. You bring a strong execution-oriented mindset, creating the structure, processes and accountability needed to move projects forward effectively.

Experienced. Capable of leading large-scale, cross-functional and multi-region projects while managing competing priorities and keeping teams aligned.

Bridge Builder. A relationship builder who works effectively across diverse teams, influences without direct authority and builds trust with stakeholders at every level.

Tactful. An effective communicator who navigates complex dynamics with care, balancing competing priorities and needs without losing momentum on projects.

Adaptable. Solutions-oriented and energized by bringing order to ambiguity while driving projects from concept to completion.

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

What You'll Do

Support State Director and Associate Director with all office projects and initiatives.

Address requests and inquiries and resolves concerns in accordance with guidelines provided by the State Office Director and Associate Director.

Organize, track, and coordinate outreach and external relation efforts with community members, stakeholders, and partners.

Provide logistical support to organizers and working groups to assist with projects and initiatives.

Develop reporting and meeting structure for project teams.

Implement recurring inclusive and equitable processes; identifies and recommends process improvements.

Perform other 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 3 years of project management experience; and
• High School Diploma or GED.

This is a non-exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $69,702 ($33.51 per hour) annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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Where & How You'll Work

This role has the following work designation options:

• Regional Work: Requires that employees reside in and be physically present during work hours in a specific geographic region (during the employee’s local time). The region could be part of a city, an entire county, or several states depending on the role. The region for this position is the State of Georgia.
• This position will report to the Associate Director, Outreach.

Other Special Considerations

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

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.

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 not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

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 consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.