Executive Director, Centro Legal de la Raza

Founded in 1969, Centro Legal de la Raza is a community-based nonprofit legal services organization protecting and advancing the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities through legal representation, education, and advocacy. With a current annual operating budget of $13 million and a 100-plus staff, Centro Legal de la Raza ensures access to justice for thousands of individuals throughout Northern and Central California through no-cost quality legal expertise, know-your-rights education and youth development.Position:Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is seeking an inspiring Executive Director with demonstrated success in team and organization building and a commitment to social justice to support the growth and sustainability of this highly respected organization as it meets the ever-increasing demand for its services.Responsibilities:Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, strategic goals, and fund development/financial objectives, helping to maintain Centro Legal’s excellent reputation.Leads long-range planning, Board relations, union and employee relations, external relations, and program planning and oversight.Qualifications:An inclusive leadership style that endorses collaboration, trust, and open, transparent communication between all stakeholders will be highly valued.Demonstrated excellence in a senior leadership position in a legal services or nonprofit organization recognized for its dedication to exemplary service to the community.Experience as a practicing attorney in public interest law, public policy, or movement building while helpful, is not required.A track record of commitment to the work of Centro Legal and the ability to draw from an understanding of the organization’s mission and clients to inspire others.Articulate and demonstrate a deep commitment to and understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with a high level of cultural competence, effectively incorporating DEI into all aspects of their work, and working productively across all lines of difference.How To Apply:Centro Legal has retained Morris & Berger to conduct the Executive Director search. To view the full position description, please visit www.morrisberger.com. To apply, please submit your application, including resume and a letter of interest, in confidence to Morris & Berger through their website: https://www.morrisberger.com/position.php?id=2161.

#J-18808-Ljbffr