President/Chief Executive Officer
Bet Tzedek Legal Services has an exciting, leadership opportunity for a President/Chief Executive Officer
Organization Description: An internationally recognized force in poverty law, Bet Tzedek was founded in 1974 by community leaders acting upon the tenet of Jewish law and tradition, “Justice, justice you shall pursue.” Each year Bet Tzedek’s staff and volunteers help more than 15,000 low-income Angelenos of every religious and racial background achieve equal access to justice. While the organization’s roots are in the Jewish community, more than 80% of Bet Tzedek’s clients have no such religious affiliation. Bet Tzedek’s programs are run by legal professionals. Areas of expertise include debtors’ rights/bankruptcy, employment rights, elder justice/caregiver law, Holocaust reparations, housing, human trafficking, impact litigation, public benefit and real estate. Legal work encompasses a range of community outreach and education, pro bono legal assistance, direct legal services, and public policy work. The organization is quickly developing a reputation for groundbreaking class action litigation in the areas of employment rights and housing.
Position Description: Bet Tzedek is poised to benefit from a strategic, forward thinking leader to advance the organization’s impact. The President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is charged with the strategic leadership, management, and direction of the organization. The CEO will provide a vision for Bet Tzedek’s future and lead a high achieving staff to maximize the organization’s potential in implementing current and future goals. The CEO must work effectively with the Bet Tzedek’s Board, management team, union, staff and clients, as well as with external stakeholders, such as individuals, corporate and foundation funders, elected officials, pro bono partners, the courts, and partner non-profits. Importantly, the CEO is Bet Tzedek’s advocate-in-chief, articulating the need for public policies that address the social and economic inequalities faced by clients and that advance the capacity of the legal services sector to address those inequalities.
Additional information about Bet Tzedek Legal Services can be found at www.bettzedek.org
Qualifications The successful candidate will have a distinguished record of executive leadership. The position requires intellectual curiosity, creativity, strategic thinking, fundraising ability and significant leadership capability, including hands on management experience. The incoming CEO should have a demonstrated ability to ensure the organization’s ongoing success and growth, to creatively lead board and staff development, and to increase the organization’s profile through marketing, media outreach, and external and government relations. Above all, the CEO must be deeply passionate about Bet Tzedek’s mission of ensuring equal access to justice for all.
A detailed position profile is available. Direct inquires and résumés toJohnston and Company, Attn: BT-mie. Electronic résumés and cover letters only. Send to JandC@johnstonco.org Phone: 310-410-3905.