National Programs, Projects, & Partnerships Lead

About MovementForward

MovementForward, Inc. is a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on strengthening communities, advancing human and civil rights, improving public safety, and deepening trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Its national work includes initiatives such as National Faith & Blue Weekend, the Professionalizing Law Enforcement–Community Engagement Training (PLECET) National Conference, the Law Enforcement–Community Engagement Network (LECEN), Law Enforcement–Community Engagement Training (LECET) state and regional seminars, One Congregation One Precinct (OneCOP), strategic public policy efforts, and other partnerships across the country with law enforcement, government, corporations, nonprofits, faith-based institutions, and community organizations.

Role Summary

MovementForward is hiring a highly capable, entrepreneurial, mission-focused professional to lead national programs, projects, and partnerships from its Atlanta office. This role supports the creation and delivery of programs that can engage thousands of organizations and create positive impact for millions of people nationwide.

Working closely with senior leadership, the selected candidate will manage complex initiatives, drive strategic projects, build and sustain partnerships, strengthen internal systems, solve problems, and help ensure the organization presents a polished, professional standard in all of its work.

This opportunity is best suited to someone who enjoys building processes, handling complexity, thinking strategically, and turning big ideas into measurable results.

Work Setting and Travel

This is an in-office role based in Atlanta, Georgia. The position includes around 5% to 15% domestic travel during the year for conferences, trainings, meetings, special events, and partner engagement across the United States. Candidates should also be prepared for occasional evening and weekend work in support of programs and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver major national programs and initiatives, including National Faith & Blue Weekend, the PLECET National Conference, LECEN, LECET state and regional seminars, OneCOP, and other priority projects.
• Manage several complex projects at the same time, from initial concept through final completion.
• Create project plans, rollout strategies, timelines, and accountability structures.
• Organize conferences, meetings, trainings, webinars, and special events.
• Develop and sustain strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies, government representatives, corporations, nonprofit groups, academic institutions, faith-based organizations, and other strategic partners.
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned partnerships and joint initiatives.
• Represent MovementForward professionally in external meetings and collaborations while helping strengthen the organization’s national standing and relationships.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other organizational communications.
• Monitor milestones, anticipate obstacles, assess risk, and put practical solutions in place.
• Keep work aligned with strategic goals, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Identify and recommend operational improvements that increase effectiveness.
• Support leadership in finding new opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives that further the mission.
• Take on other related responsibilities and special projects as needed.

What the Organization Values

The organization places strong value on judgment, character, work ethic, intellectual curiosity, persistence, and the ability to execute. It is looking for a person who is thoughtful, resourceful, and able to turn challenges into action.

• Strong intellect, curiosity, and sound judgment, with the ability to learn quickly, ask sharp questions, notice connections, and solve problems creatively and practically.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Self-direction and the ability to work without constant supervision.
• Reliability, personal accountability, and follow-through.
• Emotional maturity, discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• A collaborative mindset paired with ownership and initiative.
• Commitment to public service and to advancing MovementForward’s mission.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Candidates should have at least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more of the following areas: project or program management, business operations, nonprofit leadership, government or public affairs, public policy, strategic partnerships, event management, organizational leadership, or a closely related field.

Culture and Performance Expectations

MovementForward operates as a lean national organization and values people who take ownership, follow through, communicate proactively, and continuously improve their work. The team is built around discipline, diligence, preparation, urgency, consistency, professionalism, and a strong commitment to quality.

• Take initiative without waiting to be prompted.
• Finish what they begin.
• Solve problems rather than create them.
• Welcome responsibility instead of avoiding it.
• Produce careful, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Communicate proactively and clearly.
• Look for ways to improve both themselves and the organization.
• Consistently exceed expectations.
• Hold themselves to high standards even when unsupervised.

This role is not intended for someone seeking a light workload, limited responsibility, or a check-the-box environment. The organization is looking for people who execute, think critically, care deeply, and earn trust through dependable results.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a standard job. It is an opportunity to help shape nationally recognized initiatives that strengthen communities, improve public safety, advance human and civil rights, and affect thousands of organizations and millions of people across the United States.

The role offers the chance to work with respected leaders in law enforcement, government, business, philanthropy, faith communities, and the nonprofit sector while helping build innovative national programs with lasting impact.

Additional Information

Location: Atlanta, Georgia (in office). Position type: full-time.