General Information
Job Title:
Executive Director
Job Description:
Job Description
CLADC is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization in the next stage of growth in pursuit of this vision. With a committed Board of Directors and staff, a growing and sustainable donor base, and an established core of pro bono attorneys, CLADC is well-positioned to continue to expand the quality and quantity of its legal services in the Washington, DC area to those most in need. The Executive Director is responsible for driving CLADC’s mission forward and overseeing the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organization. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board and supervises all staff. Upon hiring the new Executive Director, the current Executive Director will remain available to support the transition.
Position Qualifications:
Requirements/Qualifications
A commitment to Christ in all that we do is essential to the fulfillment of CLADC’s mission.
Additional requirements include:
- Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostle’s Creed
- At least seven years of relevant work experience; experience within the legal services setting is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in a relevant field preferred
- Strong organizational and spiritual leadership skills; experience supervising others preferred
- Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and otherwise)
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational vision into concrete goals, establish clear priorities, monitor implementation of goals, and adapt to changes in circumstances
- Experience cultivating and stewarding funding relationships, including experience with diversifying funding streams, is preferred
- A self-starter with strong initiative who embraces autonomy and is able to proactively structure his or her own daily schedule
- Regular attendance and active involvement in a local church
- Highest levels of personal and professional integrity and humility
Application Deadline
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$71k-$90k
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Christian Legal Aid of DC
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Non-Profit/Ministry
Denomination
Not Applicable
City, State
Washington, DC
Description of Organization
Christian Legal Aid of DC (CLADC) is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide access to justice
with the love of Christ. We provide free legal services to our neighbors in the DC area who cannot afford
to hire an attorney, and as a result, do not have equal access to justice. In everything we do, Jesus is
our ultimate hope, and our services are rooted in prayer for our clients and city.
CLADC began in 2007 when a group of Christian attorneys came together to put their faith in action.
Since then, CLADC has experienced significant growth in contribution revenue, a growing staff and
volunteer base, a broader network of community and church partners, recognized legal expertise, stronger internal systems, and most importantly, a significant increase in legal services to low-income clients. In 2023, CLADC served more than 600 clients with legal needs across our core practice areas (housing, Social Security benefits, criminal record sealing, probate, and estate planning).