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Available Jobs As of JULY 26, 2010:
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• President/CEO
  

President/CEO

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 20, 2010

An internationally recognized force in poverty law, Bet Tzedek was founded in 1974 by community leaders who sought to act upon a central tenet of Jewish law and tradition, “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof – justice justice you shall pursue.” This doctrine decrees that it is the duty of all men and women to advocate the just cause of the poor. Consistent with this teaching, each year, Bet Tzedek helps thousands of low-income Angelenos of every racial and religious background achieve equal access to justice.

For over 35 years, Bet Tzedek has pursued unique, practical, and effective strategies to address the major problems confronting low-income seniors, families, and disabled residents of Los Angeles County. Today, Bet Tzedek is one of the largest and most successful non-profit law firms in the United States. Bet Tzedek’s staff and volunteers directly assist more than 12,000 individuals annually, provide education and training to thousands of consumers and service providers, and advocate for policy reform in areas including housing, elder law, consumer fraud, public benefits, workers’ rights and Holocaust reparations.

The Position:

The President/CEO reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for leading a sixty-five person full-time staff and national network of 5000+ volunteers, raising and overseeing a $6.75 million annual budget, leading major policy initiatives, and creatively managing board relations, marketing and media, external and government relations, staff union and employee issues, and program planning and oversight. The President/CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership by working with the Board, management, staff and other stakeholders to establish long-range strategies, plans, and policies for the ongoing success and growth of the organization.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a distinguished record of executive leadership. The position requires intellectual curiosity, creativity, strategic thinking, fundraising ability and significant management capability.

• The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience and capacity in the following:
  Broad-based skills in development, fiscal governance including finance and budgeting, and marketing/PR;
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, engaging, energetic and motivational style;
• Executive and leadership presence and polished social and public speaking skills, along with excellent writing skills;
• Comfort and effectiveness working with Bet Tzedek’s Leadership Team, staff, clients and Board of Directors, as well as external stakeholders including individual, corporate and foundation funders, elected officials, pro bono partners, the courts, partner non-profits and others.
• Distinguished legal experience, particularly in the public interest;
• Confidence and experience to oversee and execute strategic planning for programs, and the ability to support, expand and replicate successful projects including but not limited to Bet Tzedek’s Holocaust Survivors Justice Network, Elderlaw Unit, Pro Bono Project, Impact Litigation Unit and Employment Rights Project;
• Ability to lead a strategic and results-driven approach to fundraising, governance, administration and staff development;
• Superior listening skills and the instincts to know how to support and give credit to others;
• Excellent negotiation skills, with experience in business and union environments;
• Ability to foster the effectiveness and growth of the Leadership Team and the entire staff.

The successful candidate will be a calculated risk taker with a sense of urgency and innovation, as well as a good sense of humor. Unquestionable integrity, ethics and values are essential. An entrepreneurial spirit, a mentoring style toward staff, and strong organizational skills are very important. Above all, the President/CEO must be deeply passionate about Bet Tzedek’s mission of ensuring equal access to justice for all.

In addition to the competencies above, a successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to the following organizational core values:

Leadership – Lead by collaborating, by demonstrating excellence in work product, and by fostering positive, respectful relationships with colleagues and others. Strive for open communication with all.

Community – Understand that relationships and community are built upon integrity and respect; explore ways to unite colleagues and the broader community in the pursuit of social justice.

Innovation – Demonstrate courage in action by being honest and open; show creativity in developing new and challenging ways to further our mission.

How To Apply:

Please send letter of interest, resume and salary history to resume@bettzedek.org.
Bet Tzedek has excellent benefits, and salary will depend on experience.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services hires staff without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.