Director, Networks

Director - Networks, Practice Groups & Networks - JD Required

The Federalist Society, a DC-based non-profit organization that facilitates legal and public policy debate on a national level, seeks a Director to help constitute, support, and plan events and programming for our growing group of Networks. The Networks connect legal and public policy professionals across different regions who share similar roles in the public and private sectors. Each network focuses on particular interests, common goals, or shared values, offering members opportunities to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and build meaningful connections across the organization.

The ideal Director will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with an interest in legal and judicial issues and a commitment to the mission of The Federalist Society. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, with short-term and long-term deadlines. An ability to plan and execute large-scale and long-term projects while still tracking day-to-day details is essential, as is an ability to prioritize and multi-task.

The Director will need to manage a growing team of direct reports; management experience is beneficial. A JD is also required for this role. This position reports to the Vice President, Practice Groups & Networks. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

What You'll Do :

• Manage a portfolio of Networks, overseeing administration and programming priorities for each
• Develop meeting agendas and ensure follow-up on action items
• Implement new program initiatives proposed by Networks and approved by the Vice President
• Support the Vice President in recruiting new members and promoting active participation across Networks
• Assist the Vice President with scheduling and participating in member outreach calls
• Oversee all aspects of event planning for Network programs, including identifying topics and speakers, recruiting participants, creating event pages and promotional emails, and managing post-event follow-up
• Assist the Vice President in launching new annual conferences and Network events (some travel required)
• Collaborate with the Conferences & Events team, Marketing team, and other divisions as needed
• Provide support across the Practice Groups & Networks Division, including Practice Group events and Executive Committee programming
• Support the annual National Lawyers Convention by :
• Planning and executing panels for Network and select Practice Groups
• Coordinating lunch and dinner meetings with Network members
• Facilitating invitations and assisting the Vice President with preparing meeting materials
• Ensuring proper room setup and availability of materials for event
What You'll Need :
• JD required
• Three to five years of professional experience
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to toggle between multiple ongoing projects at various stages of development
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in and aptitude for relationship building
• Exceptional time management skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity about the world of law and policy and the topics of our programming
• A flexible schedule that can accommodate evening and weekend events
• An adaptable personality that can pivot and troubleshoot calmly
• Availability for some travel related to events and programming

Who We Are :

Where You'll Work :

We are located in the heart of the District of Columbia, three blocks from the White House and across the street from the Farragut West Metro Station. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Practice Groups & Networks.