Career Opportunities
Executive Assistant
ABOUT THE PAULI MURRAY CENTER:
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice engages diverse communities to lift up the life and legacy of activist, legal scholar, feminist, poet, Episcopal priest and LGBTQ community member, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, in order to tackle enduring inequities and injustice in our nation.
The Center began as the Pauli Murray Project: a public humanities, community-based initiative of the Duke Human Rights Center at the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute aimed at promoting open dialogue among Durham residents about the pressing issues of our time and their historical roots; documenting hidden stories of social justice activism; celebrating Pauli Murray’s life and legacy and continuing their work for social change. Now an independent nonprofit organization that operates a National Historic Landmark site that opened to the public in 2024, the Center connects experiences of the past to contemporary human rights issues, inspiring visitors of all ages to be like Pauli, by standing up, speaking out and taking action based on their principles.
The Center is open and welcoming to everyone: students, families, visitors to Durham, people of faith, aspiring young LGBTQ activists, civil rights lawyers, divinity school students, artists and poets, history-minded West End neighbors, scholars and community leaders.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (PMC) Executive Assistant provides high level and varied administrative support for the Executive Director, Managing Director, and Development Director (PMC Executive Leadership Team). The PMC is a fast-paced environment requiring an Executive Assistant with a high level of flexibility, excellent time management, and strong organizational skills. The Executive Assistant manages scheduling, data, and information.
Primary Responsibilities
This position provides administrative support to the PMC executive leadership team to support efficient and effective organization, communications, and completion of administrative tasks.
Responsibilities include:
Provide calendar management and scheduling support for PMC Executive Director, and other members of the executive leadership team as needed
Provide on-site operations support, including checking mail and supporting preparation for financial deposits
Providing support for managing CRM and donor relationships, including managing donor data, preparing mailings and supporting development campaigns, as needed
Providing IT/Tech assistance and maintenance including password support, managing Google Suite, Apple Business Suite, 1 Password, other email/systems accounts, when needed
Provide support coordinating travel for PMC executive leadership, as well as members of the PMC Board of Directors when needed
Other duties as assigned
Recommended Skills, Values, and Experiences
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus 1 year of related work experience or 2.5 years of related work experience
Prior administrative experience including experience working with nonprofit organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong executive functioning skills
Ability to work independently
Strong technical aptitude including familiarity with Google Suite and Apple Business Suite, and willingness to explore and utilize new technologies and software and to assist others in using technology as well
Comfortable working on multiple tasks and prioritizing as needed
Committed to racial, gender, economic, environmental and social justice
Alignment with the mission and values of the Pauli Murray Center
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Close vision is required
Employee is regularly required to: sit; talk and hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel
Employee is frequently required to type and use a keyboard
HOURLY RATE & SCHEDULE:
Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour
Schedule: 12-15 hours/week
Hybrid Work: Remote work 10-13 hours/week, with on-site work required 2 hours/week at the Pauli Murray Center in Durham
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter, resume and three references to info@paulimurraycenter.org with Executive Assistant in the subject line. Application deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties but to describe a position level. Furthermore, the essential functions are listed above and reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act.
INNOVATION INTERN
This internship is generously supported by Chandra Guinn.
ABOUT THE PAULI MURRAY CENTER:
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice engages diverse communities to lift up the life and legacy of activist, legal scholar, feminist, poet, Episcopal priest and LGBTQ community member, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, in order to tackle enduring inequities and injustice in our nation.
The Center began as the Pauli Murray Project: a public humanities, community-based initiative of the Duke Human Rights Center at the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute aimed at promoting open dialogue among Durham residents about the pressing issues of our time and their historical roots; documenting hidden stories of social justice activism; celebrating Pauli Murray’s life and legacy and continuing their work for social change. Now an independent nonprofit organization that operates a National Historic Landmark site that opened to the public in 2024, the Center connects experiences of the past to contemporary human rights issues, inspiring visitors of all ages to be like Pauli, by standing up, speaking out and taking action based on their principles.
The Center is open and welcoming to everyone: students, families, visitors to Durham, people of faith, aspiring young LGBTQ activists, civil rights lawyers, divinity school students, artists and poets, history-minded West End neighbors, scholars and community leaders.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The PMC Innovation Intern will expand the reach of the Pauli Murray Center, developing a feasible creative project that will grow access and revenue for the Center, and creating a creative reference resource for PMC staff, board members, and key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will value social justice, creativity, experimentation and community engagement.
DUTIES
Reach & Revenue
Develop and pitch 2-3 creative projects that could lead to earned income for, and expand the reach of, the Pauli Murray Center. This work shall include:
Assessment of current PMC earned income assets
Project/product research and concept development
Project/product planning
Creating and sharing a pitch
Implementation Plan for selected project/product
Resource
Develop a book or similar resource that serves as a compendium of key words, quotes, and phrases referenced by PMC trustees in alignment with the Pauli Murray Center’s Style Guide
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Alignment with the mission and values of the Pauli Murray Center
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in visual art, graphic design, documentary studies, communications, public relations, marketing, business, anthropology, cultural studies, English literature, public history, or a related field
Demonstrated research, writing, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take a project from concept to reality
Ability to handle sensitive information and historical material with respect and care
Ability to adapt to the quality and aesthetics of the PMC
Experience developing high quality projects and presentations
Ability to work independently and receive feedback
DESIRED SKILLS OR QUALITIES
A passion for uplifting Black and LGBTQ+ stories, culture, and history
Familiarity with Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and/or prior engagement with the PMC
Experience with visual art, communications, fundraising/development, and/or storytelling
A spirit of enthusiasm, creativity, and innovation
SCHEDULE + COMPENSATION
16 hours/week during standard business hours
10-week internship, June 1-August 7, 2026
Stipend of $6,000 will be provided
Credit for product/project that is developed for PMC use
Hybrid work: 12-13 hours/week remote, 3-4 hours/week on-site at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice in Durham, NC
Reports to: Communications and Programming Manager
TO APPLY
Please send a 500-word statement of interest, resume, and two references to info@paulimurraycenter.org with “Innovation Intern” in the subject line. Please note that only applications submitted in accordance with these instructions will be considered.
Application Deadline April 27, 2026 5:00 P.M. EST
