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Executive Department

• Executive Assistant – Deputy Chief Executive Office

Operations Department

• Staff Accountant

Communications Department
Currently, 0 position open

Development Department

• Regional Director of Development
• Individual Giving Manager
  

Public Interest Law Opportunities

• Program Manager - AmeriCorps
• Program Assistant - AmeriCorps
  

Law School Advocacy and Outreach
Currently, 0 position open

Training and Leadership Development
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Regional Director of Development

Equal Justice Works is seeking a Regional Director of Development to manage a donor portfolio including individuals, corporations and law firms. The Regional Director is one of a seven-person development department raising $9.5 million annually.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Equal Justice Works has experienced tremendous growth in the past 10 years and we expect continued success in our programs and development efforts. Some key trends:

• Sponsorship renewal rates above 90 percent. Thanks in part to a matching grant by the Open Society Institute (OSI), in the past 10 years we have funded our prestigious Fellowship Program with the support of law firms, corporations and bar foundations. In recent years, as the dollar value of OSI’s grant has decreased, our support from the private sector has continued to grow.
• Growth in national scope and support. In the last five years, we have increased the revenues from our annual awards dinner and regional receptions from $700,000 to $1.9 million.
• Foundation potential. Our programs present a variety of funding opportunities for foundations. Presently, just 20 percent of our annual budget comes from foundations.
• Individual donor potential. This year we received a grant from the Ford Foundation to launch Equal Justice Works’ first individual donor campaign. This promising new initiative is led by our Director of Development.
• A model for disaster relief. In the immediate aftermath of Katrina, we secured the resources to place 19 lawyers in the Gulf to work for two years on behalf of communities that were decimated by the hurricanes.
• A supportive, engaged and influential board of directors. Our board is made up of leaders in the legal profession including notable lawyers from corporations and law firms as well as representatives from the judiciary, academia and the public interest sector.
• Strong financials. Enhanced financial and accounting systems and a healthy reserve fund help to maintain a secure financial position for the organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Regional Director will solicit and assist in the solicitation of major gifts by the Chief Executive Officer and other senior staff members as well as board members and other volunteers.
• The Regional Director will recruit and manage volunteers in support of fundraising opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects including individuals, corporations and law firms.
• Work with development event staff to ensure major donors and prospects are incorporated into regional and national fundraising events.
• Maintain strong working relationships with donors, board members and prospects.
• Coordinate prompt responses to requests for information, data and materials.
• Coordinate activities between program staff and development staff as it relates to prospective and current funders.
• Develop and implement strategies for donors and prospects using Moves Management.
• Regular national travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate degree plus eight (8) years of relevant work experience, including three (3) years of work experience in the area of development or Bachelors degree plus ten (10) years of relevant work experience including five (5) years of work experience in the area of development.
• At least five years’ experience with major donor efforts.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Outgoing qualities and a sincere interest in meeting and interacting with new people.
• Familiarity with special event and foundation fundraising.
• Capital campaign experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make effective presentations to individuals and groups.
• Previous experience with writing annual portfolio plans.
• Ability to strategically and creatively implement fundraising goals.
• Proficient computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook and experience with donor management/fundraising software and database experience such as FR100 or Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with others, including coworkers. Must be a team player.
• Possess an inner desire and willingness to learn new skills and achieve constant professional growth.
• A history of being a personal and professional asset to an organization.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary to commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 8% employer match, four weeks vacation plus sick leave and holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send a résumé, references and cover letter describing in detail experience, qualifications and interest in the position to Regional Director of Development Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 or via email to mail@equaljusticeworks.org. Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed and considered as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Individual Giving Manager

Equal Justice Works is seeking an experienced, results-oriented professional to plan, implement and manage our annual giving program for increased support from individuals. The Individual Giving Manager is one of an eight-person development department raising $9.5 million annually.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Equal Justice Works has experienced tremendous growth in the past 10 years and we expect continued success in our programs and development efforts. Some key trends:

• Sponsorship renewal rates above 90 percent. Thanks in part to a matching grant by the Open Society Institute (OSI), in the past 10 years we have funded our prestigious Fellowship Program with the support of law firms, corporations and bar foundations. In recent years, as the dollar value of OSI’s grant has decreased, our support from the private sector has continued to grow.
• Growth in national scope and support. In the last five years, we have increased the revenues from our annual awards dinner and regional receptions from $700,000 to $1.9 million.
• Foundation potential. Our programs present a variety of funding opportunities for foundations. Presently, just 20 percent of our annual budget comes from foundations.
• Individual donor potential. We received a grant from the Ford Foundation to launch an individual giving program. The new Individual Giving Manager will play a key role this promising new initiative.
• A model for disaster relief. In the immediate aftermath of Katrina, we secured the resources to place 19 lawyers in the Gulf to work for two years on behalf of communities that were decimated by the hurricanes.
• A supportive, engaged and influential board of directors. Our board is made up of leaders in the legal profession including notable lawyers from corporations and law firms as well as representatives from the judiciary, academia and the public interest sector.
• Strong financials. Enhanced financial and accounting systems and a healthy reserve fund help to maintain a secure financial position for the organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Individual Giving Manager will plan, implement, and manage the annual giving program including all aspects of donor data management.
• Write appeal copy, brochure copy, newsletter articles, and email communications and coordinate implementation with Communications staff.
• Oversee gift acknowledgement and stewardship of annual giving donors.
• Develop mailing schedules and coordinate cultivation outreach with Communications Department.
• Set budgets, track performance, and produce regular program management reports.
• Analyze acquisition, retention, and upgrading patterns/outcomes.
• Take lead regarding on-line giving technology and proper processing of gifts in conjunction with IT Department.
• Create and implement strategies to transition annual donors to major giving program.
• Coordinate a wealth overlay of current donor records to identify appropriate major gifts and planned giving prospects.
• Work closely with Database Manager to ensure proper segmentation of mailings, accurate tracking of returns, and complete data integrity.
• Design and implement research of individual donors.
• Work with development event staff to ensure donors and prospects are incorporated into regional and national fundraising events.
• Coordinate prompt responses to requests for information, data and materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post graduate degree and three (3) years relevant work experience, or Bachelors degree and five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years experience with individual giving efforts.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience with writing direct marketing solicitations a plus.
• Ability to strategically and creatively implement fundraising goals.
• Proficient computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and experience with donor management/fundraising software --- database experience such as Sage FR100 or Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with others, including coworkers, vendors, and Board members. Must be a team player.
• Possess an inner desire and willingness to learn new skills and achieve constant professional growth.
• A history of being a personal and professional asset to an organization.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary to commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 8% employer match, four weeks vacation plus sick leave and holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send a résumé, references and cover letter describing in detail experience, qualifications and interest in the position to Individual Giving Manager Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 or via email to mail@equaljusticeworks.org. Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed and considered as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Staff Accountant

Equal Justice Works is seeking a Staff Accountant who will perform accounting functions in support of a $9,700,000 annual budget.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle day-to-day functions of accounts payable including managing the petty cash box and performing all payroll functions.
• Responsible for distribution or mailing of all checks.
• Provide general administrative support to finance unit including calling vendors, filing, faxing, and photocopying as needed.
• Process and maintain accurate records of all invoices and relevant documentation.
• Reconcile checks in accounts payable module.
• Answer general questions from vendors.
• Assist with closing of monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable to the general ledger.
• Monitor actual expenses to budget funds and conduct regular expense analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years relevant work experience, or postgraduate degree required.
• Proficiency using general ledger software and databases such as Solomon a plus.
• Superior computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Payroll database experience such as ADPO a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, work with numbers and perform multiple tasks in a team setting is essential.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to follow direction and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Accurate data-entry skills required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 8% employer match, and 2 weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Staff Accountant Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20037 or email us at mail@equaljusticeworks.org Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Executive Assistant – Deputy Chief Executive Office

Equal Justice Works is seeking an Executive Assistant to manage the work load and provide administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Assistant also will collaborate with staff members across the organization on priority projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage schedule, prioritize and coordinate meetings, and make travel arrangements.
• Process correspondence and e-mail, including review of incoming mail and drafting and editing letters and memos.
• Occasionally answer and screen calls.
• Handle confidential documents and be involved in conversations that require discretion and good judgment.
• Track assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure Deputy Chief Executive Officer has the materials he needs to prepare for meetings.
• Coordinate and manage the minutes for bi-weekly Directors and Staff meetings.
• Ensure staff and others have appropriate access to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
• Participate with teams focused on specific organizational goals, notably the Alumni Relations Work Group.
• Maintain database for Alumni contacts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree and five (5) years administrative support to a senior level executive required or a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years relevant work experience, or Post Graduate degree.
• Member relations background a plus.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and experience with databases such as FR100 or Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Ability to work with a broad range of people including lawyers, major donors, board members and other volunteers, senior staff, and program participants.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to Equal Justice Works mission and program priorities; non-profit experience preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 8% employer match, and 2 weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Applicants must send résumé, references, and cover letter describing in detail experience, qualifications and interest in the position to Executive Assistant Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 or via email to mail@equaljusticeworks.org. Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Program Manager - AmeriCorps

Equal Justice Works is seeking a Program Manager to manage an education-award-only AmeriCorps program, Summer Corps, and assist with the management of the full-time Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, Summer Corps

• Manage all aspects of the Equal Justice Works law student AmeriCorps program, including application and selection, grant compliance, member support and reporting;
• Conduct outreach and respond to inquiries about Equal Justice Works law student and postgraduate programs from legal services organizations, law students, law firms and other law-related constituents; and
• Provide ongoing technical assistance support to Summer Corps members and host sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, AmeriCorps

• Assist in monitoring process to ensure AmeriCorps projects are in compliance with funder requirements;
• Deliver proactive and on-demand technical assistance to sites;
• Work with AmeriCorps Fellows to ensure effective and rewarding service experiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate degree and three (3) years work experience, or Bachelors degree and five (5) years work experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking and report writing;
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, balance numerous projects, and work independently;
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work;
• Knowledge about issues and trends affecting the legal services community preferred and demonstrated commitment to community service and justice;
• Participation in Equal Justice Works Fellowship, AmeriCorps Fellowship or Summer Corps programs preferred;
• Familiarity with AmeriCorps programs and national service preferred;
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and able to work productively in a collaborative and changing environment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary to commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 8% employer match, and 2 weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Send a resume, references, and cover letter describing in detail experience, qualifications and interest in the position to Program Manager - AmeriCorps Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20037 or email us at mail@equaljusticeworks.org Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Program Assistant – AmeriCorps

Equal Justice Works seeks a program assistant to provide administrative and program support for Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to program staff, including word processing, data entry, organizing mailings, maintaining files, scheduling conference calls and meetings, faxing and photocopying, and internal and external communication;
• Assist in the administration of all AmeriCorps program components, including site selection, member recruitment, technical assistance, reporting, recognition of members, evaluation and national training;
• Serve as liaison between Equal Justice Works and AmeriCorps Legal Fellows;
• Help facilitate communication among Fellows, answer general questions from public, and maintain and distribute timely information;
• Assist in conducting an outreach and recruitment campaign to attract candidates for Equal Justice Works post-graduate and Summer Corps programs in general;
• Help develop and distribute promotional materials. Write and edit internal and external communications as needed;
• Provide similar support to other Equal Justice Works programs as needed; and
• Update website as needed with recruitment and program information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience, or Bachelors degree.
• Highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to prioritize, carry out multiple tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced team setting, and the ability to work independently;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Superior computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Database experience a plus such as FR100, Raiser’s Edge, MS Access; and
• Commitment to Equal Justice Works mission and program priorities; national service or non-profit experience preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 8% employer match, and 2 weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Applicants must send résumé, references, and cover letter describing in detail experience, qualifications and interest in the position to Program Assistant - AmeriCorps Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 or via email to mail@equaljusticeworks.org. Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

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Equal Justice Works NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Equal Justice Works (formerly known as NAPIL) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental handicap, matriculation, or political affiliation.