[jobsthatareLEFT] Vice President for Programs, Alliance for Justice, Washington, DC 20036

April 5, 2017

[jobsthatareLEFT] Vice President for Programs, Alliance for Justice, Washington, DC 20036

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of over 100 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For over 35 years, we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer, immigration, civil and women's rights, children's and senior citizens' groups. AFJ works to ensure that the federal judiciary advances core constitutional values, preserves human rights and unfettered access to the courts, and adheres to the even-handed administration of justice for all Americans. Through its Bolder Advocacy initiative, AFJ also provides definitive information, resources and technical assistance to encourage and empower hundreds of nonprofit organizations and their funding partners to fully exercise their right to be active participants in the democratic process.

 

The Alliance for Justice seeks a Vice President for Programs who will be a skilled manager and progressive leader working in close partnership with Alliance President to form a senior executive team.  The Vice President of Programs will have strong writing skills, with the ability to edit reports, memos, etc., of Alliance staff.  The Vice President for Programs will assume significant responsibilities for directing effective programs to advance access to justice and advocacy, including public and media appearances.  This will influence the Alliance's continued growth and effectiveness in the decades ahead.  This position works closely with Board Executive, Board of Directors, Committees of the Board and senior staff to set overall organizational policies and priorities.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·     Direct Alliance for Justice programs;

 

·     Develop organizational and program strategy in partnership with President and senior staff;

 

·      Ensure the Alliance has the leadership capability to meet strategic goals by hiring, performance assessment, and development of program staff;

 

·     Oversee programs, provide guidance for program staff as needed, and ensure the leadership development of program staff; and

 

·     Serve on senior management team of Alliance and provide support to the President as needed.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

·     10+ years of Hill or nonprofit programmatic leadership;

 

·    Strong writing and verbal communications skills; comfort in public presentations;

 

·    Media experience desired;

 

·     Law degree; and

 

·    Energy for challenges and passion for social change.

 

 

Send cover letter, recent salary history, and resume ASAP as email attachment to: alliance@afj.org or mail to:

 

Vice President for Programs Search

Alliance for Justice

11 Dupont Circle NW

Washington, DC 20036

 

The Alliance for Justice is an equal opportunity employer.

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