Careers at PRP

Public Rights Project is seeking an experienced attorney and manager to serve as Deputy Director of the Election Protection Hub. This key leadership role advises and represents state, local, and tribal election officials to support election administration and expand voting rights. Reporting to and working alongside the Director of Election Protection Hub, the Deputy Director will supervise staff attorneys and the program coordinator, support strategic advocacy efforts, and serve as a senior advisor on all Hub matters. Responsibilities include drafting and overseeing amicus briefs and technical assistance materials, representing the program in meetings with government and coalition partners, and collaborating with the Director to design and refine systems that strengthen the quality, efficiency, and impact of the Hub’s work.

Public Rights Project is seeking an experienced attorney and leader to serve as Director of the Election Protection Hub, responsible for overseeing the program and leading its strategy to support local election officials in protecting voting rights and ensuring safe, fair elections. The Director manages the Election Protection Hub team, coordinates cross-functional staff across the organization, and oversees key activities including providing technical assistance to election officials, filing amicus briefs, conducting outreach to government and nonprofit partners, convening collaborators, contributing insights for media and publications, supporting development efforts, and working with the Director of Litigation to identify and develop high-impact election-related cases in state and federal courts. The Director will collaborate closely with Pubic Rights Project’s Chief Program Officer, Director of Litigation, and Director of the Civil Rights Hub to advance strategic partnerships with state and local governments and civil rights organizations.

Public Rights Project is seeking a Senior Manager, Media Relations, to lead our earned media strategy for PRP and our growing network of local government partners. In this role, you will elevate the voices of local leaders and communities on the frontlines of justice, translating complex legal and policy work into clear, compelling narratives that shape public discourse and reach national and regional audiences. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will supervise the Media Relations Coordinator and collaborate closely with PRP’s Communications & Marketing team.

The Senior Manager will build and manage key relationships with journalists, lead proactive media campaigns, and produce high-impact content — from press releases to op-eds — that positions PRP and our partners as leading voices in civil rights, democracy, and local governance. This role requires strong strategic and execution skills, excellent editorial judgment, and the ability to deliver high-quality work on tight timelines, with visibility into high-impact litigation and direct engagement with senior leaders.

Public Rights Project seeks to hire a Communications Coordinator who will provide executive support to PRP’s Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, help manage projects and priorities across the Communications & Marketing team, and contribute to research, content preparation, and logistics planning for department initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and task-management skills, clear writing skills, experience supporting senior leaders, and comfort with working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.