Deputy Executive Director
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Deputy Executive DirectorWashington D.C.NOTE: BoardWalk Consulting is leading this recruitmentFor potential consideration or to suggest a prospect, please email ...@BoardWalkConsulting.com or call Lysondra Somerville or Crystal Stephens, at 404-###-####.

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, has retained BoardWalk Consulting to help identify a Deputy Executive Director. The Deputy Executive Director will partner with the President and Executive Director to lead, manage, and ensure execution of its programmatic agenda, which includes litigation, policy, and programs.The successful candidate will:

• Oversee and manage the Program side of the organization
• Provide strategy and vision for the work that translate into programmatic priorities
• Develop and implement standards for the review and approval process for litigation, policy, and other advocacy and programs to ensure fidelity to plans and that the strategic impact of the work is articulated and aligned
• Guide the completion and implementation of program-related components of the organization's evolving strategic plan
• Help to strengthen the managerial capacity on the program side of the house as part of the organization's commitment to management excellence
• Be a thought partner with the President and Executive Director
• Support and represent the work of the President and Executive Director and step in as needed for internal and external events as an ambassador for the organization
• Leverage the 200-member Advisory Board of Directors to assist as needed with program priorities

The Deputy ED will have a demonstrated and abiding dedication to racial justice and civil rights work. The leader will have a track record of notable accomplishment in one or more areas of advocacy and organizational management skills.Professional Experience:

• A deep understanding of litigation, policy, and advocacy work and how they feed into each other to create change
• Experience with complex civil and civil rights litigation, preferably in more than one subject matter area
• A sophisticated understanding of political dynamics and opportunities for action from a non-partisan platform; Experience on the Hill is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience building consensus and empowering others
• An experienced leader and manager able to drive change and collaboration
• Demonstrated experience working with and for communities of color and/or low-income communities.

Compensation includes a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For more details, please see the leadership profile linked here:

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Benefits

The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Lawyers' Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers' Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, parental status, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, immigration status, union activities, political affiliation, military veteran status, credit information or any other status protected under law.The expected range for this role will be $275,000 -$300,000.

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