Executive Director - Championing Access to Justice (Relocation)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Telemedicine Services

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Advocate Support Services

401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% match

Job summary

East River Legal Services (ERLS) seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic vision, organizational leadership, and resource development to expand access to justice for low-income individuals and families across eastern South Dakota.

The role requires overseeing operations, financial sustainability, and high-functioning program delivery, while cultivating donors and partnerships to expand civil legal services throughout the state.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nonprofit or legal aid organization.
• Strong understanding of governance, budgeting, and compliance.
• Ability to develop and communicate a clear strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversee operations, finances, and program delivery.
• Supervise grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Partner with the Board to set strategic priorities and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Grant management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Stakeholder relations

Education

Background in nonprofit leadership

Job description

East River Legal Services (ERLS) seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic vision, organizational leadership, and resource development to expand access to justice for low-income individuals and families across eastern South Dakota.

The role requires overseeing operations, financial sustainability, and high-functioning program delivery, while cultivating donors and partnerships to expand civil legal services throughout the state.