Mielegalaid
Executive Director
Mielegalaid, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
The
Northwest Justice Project (NJP)
is seeking nominations and applications for the position of
Executive Director . Northwest Justice Project is Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. Each year NJP provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to thousands of low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education, and other basic needs.With a staff of 340 and with 21 offices in Washington State, NJP pursues its mission through legal counsel and representation, community partnerships, and education to empower clients and combat injustice in all its forms. After 17+ years of consistent executive leadership and a recent period of significant organizational growth, NJP is poised for a new chapter of impact. The incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to strategically review and guide the organization through structural, team, and programmatic advancements in alignment with NJP’s values.Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Deputy Director and Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Director will collaboratively lead all aspects of both internal and external strategy to advance NJP’s mission and impact and will ensure NJP’s commitment to antiracism and equity both internally and in program work. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep knowledge of the roles that advocacy, social justice, and legal aid can and should play at community, state, and nationwide levels. The new Executive Director will be a seasoned manager with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing complex organizational processes and design, community and funder relations, and strong legal teams. The ideal candidate will hold a JD (preferably able to practice law in Washington State) and will bring strategic vision, seasoned management skill, relevant functional expertise and lived experience, and a track record of success in the leadership of values-based, legal services teams.Success in this role will require an agile, innovative, and energetic leader with strong shared leadership values, a collaborative leadership style, and a deep equity fluency who is an effective communicator and champion for the work of NJP both internally and externally.QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATEWhile no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:Advocate and legal strategist
with both national and state-level understanding of NJP’s opportunities for serving communities in need.Strong communicator
who leads with transparency and affirmation.Seasoned and value-based manager
and operations leader.Inspirational leader
and culture builder.Effective fundraiser
and trusted steward of resources and relationships.The anticipated base salary range for the role is $220,000 – 275,000. In addition, NJP provides a competitive benefits package.To Apply:
More information about the
Northwest Justice Project
may be found at:
nwjustice.org . This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Linda Chavers of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.The Northwest Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Northwest Justice Project (NJP)
is seeking nominations and applications for the position of
Executive Director . Northwest Justice Project is Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. Each year NJP provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to thousands of low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education, and other basic needs.With a staff of 340 and with 21 offices in Washington State, NJP pursues its mission through legal counsel and representation, community partnerships, and education to empower clients and combat injustice in all its forms. After 17+ years of consistent executive leadership and a recent period of significant organizational growth, NJP is poised for a new chapter of impact. The incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to strategically review and guide the organization through structural, team, and programmatic advancements in alignment with NJP’s values.Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Deputy Director and Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Director will collaboratively lead all aspects of both internal and external strategy to advance NJP’s mission and impact and will ensure NJP’s commitment to antiracism and equity both internally and in program work. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep knowledge of the roles that advocacy, social justice, and legal aid can and should play at community, state, and nationwide levels. The new Executive Director will be a seasoned manager with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing complex organizational processes and design, community and funder relations, and strong legal teams. The ideal candidate will hold a JD (preferably able to practice law in Washington State) and will bring strategic vision, seasoned management skill, relevant functional expertise and lived experience, and a track record of success in the leadership of values-based, legal services teams.Success in this role will require an agile, innovative, and energetic leader with strong shared leadership values, a collaborative leadership style, and a deep equity fluency who is an effective communicator and champion for the work of NJP both internally and externally.QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATEWhile no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:Advocate and legal strategist
with both national and state-level understanding of NJP’s opportunities for serving communities in need.Strong communicator
who leads with transparency and affirmation.Seasoned and value-based manager
and operations leader.Inspirational leader
and culture builder.Effective fundraiser
and trusted steward of resources and relationships.The anticipated base salary range for the role is $220,000 – 275,000. In addition, NJP provides a competitive benefits package.To Apply:
More information about the
Northwest Justice Project
may be found at:
nwjustice.org . This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Linda Chavers of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.The Northwest Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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