Deputy Project Director
Legal Services NYC, Bronx, NY, United States
Deputy Project Director
Bronx Legal Services seeks a Deputy Project Director to join the dynamic leadership team in a community-based legal advocacy organization in the South Bronx. The Deputy Project Director reports directly to the Project Director and is a key member of the organization's senior management team, working collaboratively with the Director of Litigation and the Director of Administration in all aspects of the operation and management of the organization. Bronx Legal Services is part of Legal Services NYC, the largest provider of free civil legal services for low-income people in the country. Bronx Legal Services has worked tirelessly for nearly six decades to provide high-quality innovative representation to address the pressing needs of the Bronx's diverse low-income population, in the areas of housing, homeowner protection, public benefits, access to healthcare, disability rights, family law, immigration law, consumer law, access to education, and employment rights. Our mission is to fight poverty and seek racial, social and economic justice. Salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience-- $160,000-$200,000 LSNYC's expansive benefits package includes exceptional healthcare with low copays, comprehensive dental insurance, a vision plan, generous vacation days, paid holidays, sick days, industry-leading parental leave, coverage for fertility treatment, and loan repayment assistance program. The position is hybrid permitting up to 50% remote work, job duties permitting. Key functions of the role include: functions as the Project Director when the Project Director is not available, represents the program and its mission to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, local government officials, community-based organizations, and others, supports the Project Director to advance relationships with government, funders and private donors and develop a fundraising plan, expands pro bono initiatives and collaborations, supports the Project Director to maintain an active development process for recruiting new members of the Board of Directors, develops leadership within the team of managers and supervisors, supports the Project Director in oversight of program budget performance and the program's compliance with grantor/funder requirements and deliverables, works in collaboration with the management team to maintain a climate that attracts and motivates a diverse and highly qualified staff, supports initiatives to increase the organization's community outreach and engagement, and completes special projects as needed or as assigned by the Project Director. Qualifications include: a proven track record of experience and success in managing staff in the not-for-profit direct legal services sector, Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and admission to the New York Bar, at least eight years of work experience in legal services or similar settings, including at least five years of experience in supervising advocates, strong understanding of the Bronx communities we serve and a demonstrated passion for holistic legal services and fighting for justice, proven track record of fundraising, successful management of large grants and creating metrics to meet deliverables, demonstrated engagement with Bronx elected officials and local CBO's, successful engagement with pro bono resources, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple complex tasks, ability to work well in teams and foster collaborations, and advocacy experience in at least one area of law relevant to Bronx Legal Services' practice groups. Studies have shown that women and people of color are more hesitant than others to apply for jobs where they fear they may not fully meet every single qualification listed. While the above list represents the qualities we seek in applicants, we are committed to finding the best candidate for the job. If you are interested in this position and have substantial relevant experience, we encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet each of the criteria above. Interested individuals should submit: a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and contact information for three references. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.
Bronx Legal Services seeks a Deputy Project Director to join the dynamic leadership team in a community-based legal advocacy organization in the South Bronx. The Deputy Project Director reports directly to the Project Director and is a key member of the organization's senior management team, working collaboratively with the Director of Litigation and the Director of Administration in all aspects of the operation and management of the organization. Bronx Legal Services is part of Legal Services NYC, the largest provider of free civil legal services for low-income people in the country. Bronx Legal Services has worked tirelessly for nearly six decades to provide high-quality innovative representation to address the pressing needs of the Bronx's diverse low-income population, in the areas of housing, homeowner protection, public benefits, access to healthcare, disability rights, family law, immigration law, consumer law, access to education, and employment rights. Our mission is to fight poverty and seek racial, social and economic justice. Salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience-- $160,000-$200,000 LSNYC's expansive benefits package includes exceptional healthcare with low copays, comprehensive dental insurance, a vision plan, generous vacation days, paid holidays, sick days, industry-leading parental leave, coverage for fertility treatment, and loan repayment assistance program. The position is hybrid permitting up to 50% remote work, job duties permitting. Key functions of the role include: functions as the Project Director when the Project Director is not available, represents the program and its mission to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, local government officials, community-based organizations, and others, supports the Project Director to advance relationships with government, funders and private donors and develop a fundraising plan, expands pro bono initiatives and collaborations, supports the Project Director to maintain an active development process for recruiting new members of the Board of Directors, develops leadership within the team of managers and supervisors, supports the Project Director in oversight of program budget performance and the program's compliance with grantor/funder requirements and deliverables, works in collaboration with the management team to maintain a climate that attracts and motivates a diverse and highly qualified staff, supports initiatives to increase the organization's community outreach and engagement, and completes special projects as needed or as assigned by the Project Director. Qualifications include: a proven track record of experience and success in managing staff in the not-for-profit direct legal services sector, Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and admission to the New York Bar, at least eight years of work experience in legal services or similar settings, including at least five years of experience in supervising advocates, strong understanding of the Bronx communities we serve and a demonstrated passion for holistic legal services and fighting for justice, proven track record of fundraising, successful management of large grants and creating metrics to meet deliverables, demonstrated engagement with Bronx elected officials and local CBO's, successful engagement with pro bono resources, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple complex tasks, ability to work well in teams and foster collaborations, and advocacy experience in at least one area of law relevant to Bronx Legal Services' practice groups. Studies have shown that women and people of color are more hesitant than others to apply for jobs where they fear they may not fully meet every single qualification listed. While the above list represents the qualities we seek in applicants, we are committed to finding the best candidate for the job. If you are interested in this position and have substantial relevant experience, we encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet each of the criteria above. Interested individuals should submit: a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and contact information for three references. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.