Director, Rural Justice Center & Equity Advocacy

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.; El Centro (CA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) invites applications for the Justice Center Director in El Centro, directing operations of CRLA’s Rural Justice Program and guiding equity-focused advocacy.

The role supervises a multidisciplinary team, manages a personal caseload, and builds local partnerships to address systemic inequities, empowering communities in the region. We seek leaders with bar admission, strong community ties, and commitment to civil rights in rural California.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years working with historically marginalized populations.
• At least 3 years in advocacy roles with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community groups.
• Admitted to the California Bar or willing to take the California Bar Exam.

Aufgaben

• Supervise attorneys, community workers, and staff; lead meetings and strategy.
• Build partnerships with local organizations; represent CRLA publicly.
• Design and oversee initiatives empowering community members; support advisory committee.
• Oversee annual work plans, policies, compliance, and facilities at the Justice Center.
• Collaborate with other Justice Centers and CRLA programs.

Kenntnisse

Marginalized communities

Advocacy leadership

Relationship building

CA Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) invites applications for the Justice Center Director in El Centro, directing operations of CRLA’s Rural Justice Program and guiding equity-focused advocacy.

The role supervises a multidisciplinary team, manages a personal caseload, and builds local partnerships to address systemic inequities, empowering communities in the region. We seek leaders with bar admission, strong community ties, and commitment to civil rights in rural California.