Employment
Confidential Executive Assistant to the KNEA President and Vice President
The Kansas National Education Association (KNEA), a state-level affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), is seeking an attorney to serve as General Counsel.
Position Description: The Confidential Executive Assistant provides high-trust, high-discretion executive support to the President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and Board of Directors. Reporting to the KNEA Executive Director, this role serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership by anticipating needs, exercising sound judgment, and bringing structure, clarity and follow-through to complex schedules, communications, governance work and Association events. The position requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role is based at KNEA Headquarters in Topeka, Kansas. Click here to view the full position description.
How to Apply: Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume, a legal writing sample and five references to Sarah Meyer, Executive Assistant - sarah.meyer@knea.org. Applications must be received by 9 p.m. Jan. 4, 2026.
General Counsel
The Kansas National Education Association (KNEA), a state-level affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), is seeking an attorney to serve as General Counsel.
Position Description: KNEA provides legal services to its local affiliates and members in school districts across Kansas. The General Counsel answers directly to the KNEA Executive Director and to the KNEA Board of Directors. The positions work site is at the Topeka, Kansas, KNEA headquarters office. Click here to view the full position description.
How to Apply: Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume, a legal writing sample and five references to: Sarah Meyer, Executive Assistant - sarah.meyer@knea.org. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Jan. 5, 2026.
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