Non-Profit Organizations

(Archived Job Descriptions Pre 2006)

Directors

LAWHELP PROJECT COORDINATOR (one year position): Summary: New York City (LSNY) seeks an experienced attorney with technological skills to work full-time coordinating the work of the LawHelp Project, a collaboration among Legal New York City the City Bar Fund, ProBonoNet and four other prominent legal justice organizations in New York LawHelp/NY (www.lawhelp.org) is an online system that provides community legal education and self-help materials, referrals to free legal services, and other legal information and resources. Our goal is to help, through the use of effective technology, to expand opportunities for low-income people to get free legal services and information. The position is for one year, but will continue beyond that period if fundraising is successful. Duties: Plan and implement an outreach campaign to inform and educate the staff of legal services, social services and advocacy organizations about LawHelp. Promote LawHelp/NY within the local court system, technology centers, libraries and other public access sites. Plan and conduct LawHelp trainings for the staff of these offices. Plan, develop and maintain content on the LawHelp site. Conduct a fundraising campaign, including private foundation grant writing and government contract applications, to support the maintenance and development of the work. Work with and manage the work of other LawHelp staff. Develop and manage the LawHelp budget. Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings of the LawHelp consortium and staff. Work with the LawHelp consortium and staff on other activities that promote the goal of helping low-income communities better connect with free, high quality legal resources. Qualifications: An attorney with at least three years experience in civil legal services, preferably in New York. Bilingual Spanish or other language spoken by legal services client communities is desirable, but not required. (2005)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Washington State Minority and Justice Commission, Olympia , WA . Summary: As a liaison for the Minority and Justice Commission members and the Chairperson(s), the Executive Director is a program manager responsible for carrying out the programs of the Commission. Duties: The Executive Director assists in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Commission related programs. The incumbent must be able to bring together divergent styles, differing purposes, and challenging personality dynamics to form a workable coalition among members of the Commission. The appointee will serve a six-month probationary period. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in court administration, public administration, social science or closely related field, and 5 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: workforce diversity, program management, race relations, or direct experience working in an equal rights/civil rights advocacy role. Additional relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Annual salary range: $41,652 - $53,328. (1998)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Chicago, IL. Summary: CCR is a non-profit organization that provides mediation services and training within the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as technical assistance and training nationwide. CCR, funded almost twenty years ago by the Chicago Bar Association, has a yearly budget of close to $600,000, a staff of 14 employees and over 150 trained volunteer mediators. Incumbent is responsible for the overall operation and direction of the organization and reports directly to a professional volunteer Board of Directors. Qualifications: proven competency in budgetary management, cash flow analysis and fundraising; demonstrated skill in supervising a professional staff; superior ability to develop new and maintain and expand existing programs; experience and knowledge of the court systems; and, a minimum of five years of experience in the field of ADR, preferably mediation. The contemplated salary is low to mid $50s depending on experience. (1997)

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – Summary: The American Judicature Society, a Chicago based national non-profit agency founded in 1913 to promote the effective administration of justice, is seeking an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Candidates should have the following experience and qualifications: strong management skills with experience in a membership based organization; broad based knowledge of the structure and administration of the courts; strong oral and written communication skills; and experience with creative grant solicitation. Qualifications: Candidates should possess either an advanced academic degree or a law degree. The position involves significant travel. (1996)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The Fund and Committee for Modern Courts, Inc., mid-town Manhattan, New York. Summary: The Fund and Committee for Modern Courts, Inc. are nonpartisan, nonprofit, statewide organizations dedicated to court reform and quality justice for all citizens. The organizations undertake a variety of activities to address problems confronting theNew York State court system and to educate the public about the courts. The Fund and Committee are seeking a dynamic, energetic and resourceful individual with leadership and communication skills to serve as chief executive and administrative officer, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. Qualifications: Candidates should have some familiarity with the problems that affect the court system; be committed to the need for improvements in the system for the administration of justice; have the ability to write and speak persuasively and engage effectively in lobbying activities before state and city legislative bodies and agencies; be capable of engaging in fundraising through personal contact, grant proposals and other activities with individuals, corporations, and foundations; and have administrative skills, including the ability to supervise a small staff and volunteers. Annual salary: none given. (1995)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER: American Bar Association. Duties: reporting to the board of governors, the executive director will be responsible for the overall management of the Association's paid staff, for carrying out the daily business of the association and for working with and in support of the board of governors to carry out the purposes of the organization. Qualifications: (Preferred minimum experience): at least 15 years of overall management experience. The person must have significant stature and maturity to command the respect of the members of the board, the membership at large, and the staff. An undergraduate degree is required with a strong preference for an individual who is a lawyer. Others with a thorough working knowledge of and experience with the American system of justice and the legal profession will be considered. Other requirements: significant management exposure to a complex, multiunit organization, preferably member or professionally driven; a well-demonstrated consensual leadership and management style; skill in structuring or shaping an organization during periods of change; strong organizational and planning skills; and a generous degree of political savvy. A sensitivity to managing a membership made up of diverse cultural and constituent groups will be helpful. Compensation is competitive. (1994)

DIRECTOR, BAR SERVICES: American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois. Duties: manage the ABA staff unit that provides liaison to and support of the independent state and local bar associations; serve as the ABA's expert on interbar relations and organized bar issues; provide advice and assistance on such matters to the elected officials and senior managers of the ABA, state and local bar associations, and related associations; and serve as publisher of Bar Leader Magazine; and oversee management support of the National Association of Bar Executives, National Conference of Bar Foundations, and National Conference of Bar Presidents. The director has responsibility for an annual budget of $1.7 million and for the general management of 18 staff members. Individual must be willing to implement Total Quality Management initiatives. Qualifications: college degree with an MBA or JD preferred; several years of management experience, preferably within an association environment; ability to act as an organizational liaison; and excellent communications skills. Skills: $65,020 - $99,580. (1994)

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Program/Project Administrators and Staff

PROGRAM MANAGER: State Justice Institute, Alexandria, Virginia. Summary: Nonprofit organization located at King Street Metro seeks professional to review grant proposals that support court-related research, evaluation, demonstration, technical assistance, and education projects; monitor grants and review project products; prepare written summaries and reports for consideration by the Board of Directors; and attend meetings with judges, court managers, and grantees. Looking for a team player. Qualifications: (preferred) Grants management, social science research or court management experience preferred. Experience in using Microsoft Word for Windows desirable. Annual salary range: $30,000 - $40,000, commensurate with experience. (1997)

PROGRAM STAFF POSITIONS: Summary: The Justice Management Institute (JMI) is seeking applicants for program staff positions in its Denver and Washington area offices. JMI is a small but growing non-profit organization that works with courts and other justice system agencies, conducting technical assistance, education and training, and research projects. Qualifications: (highly preferred): experience working with judges and other senior-level justice system policymakers and practitioners; excellent administrative skills, including ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and to manage projects that may include staff and consultants at remote locations; experience-based familiarity with information technology, including ability to use and teach about programmatic use of the Internet, e-mail, video conferencing, and other technologies; excellent analytic skills and writing ability, including ability to prepare high quality project reports, grant applications, and other work products; skill in providing practical hands-on technical assistance to jurisdictions that are undertaking innovative programs to improve justice system operations; ability to design, organize and lead adult educational programs for justice system practitioners; strong research skills, including ability to design and implement practical small-scale, low-budget research projects in the justice system environment; and willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks. Solid knowledge of justice system issues and operations, coupled with a strong interest in justice system improvement. Travel will be required for all program staff positions. Salary commensurate with expertise and experience.(1997)

MENTORS TO JUDGES IN THE HAITIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM – Summary: The Administration of Justice Project, funded by USAID and implemented by Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc., seeks judges and judicial educators to serve as mentors to judges in the Haitian judicial system. Mentors will live and work in regional court centers throughout Haiti. Duties: include mentoring current or newly appointed judges in judging skills (not substantive Haitian law) including independence of the judiciary, judicial ethics, critical thinking and decision-making, human rights, courtroom conduct, and the fact-finding process. Commitments of three to twelve months sought. Compensation includes transportation, living expenses, and salary. Qualifications: Applicants must have experience as judges or judicial educators, speak fluent French, and have experience in civil code based legal systems. Ability to speak Creole desirable; work experience in developing legal systems helpful. (1997)

COURT PROJECTS SUPERVISOR: California Administrative Office of the Courts, San Francisco, California. Duties: supervises a small technical staff, assesses the informational needs to support projects; develops analysis and project plans; coordinates the development of sampling and analysis plans, data collection methodologies, forms, and data dictionaries for complex data collection projects; oversees the design and management of databases; analyzes, summarizes, and presents complex qualitative and quantitative data using various software applications; writes reports, summaries, press releases, and newsletter articles; writes RFP’s, monitors contractors’ work, and makes presentations. Current projects include analysis of the three strikes law, affect of cameras in the courtroom, and the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution. Qualifications: equivalent to BA and four years of professional analytical research and planning, including at least one year of supervisory experience (additional experience may substitute for the education). Starting annual salary range: $57,324 - $63,060. (1996)

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANT: State Justice Institute, Alexandria, Virginia. Duties: handles word processing, filing, photocopying, and related duties. Qualifications: Microsoft Word for Windows and 60 wpm. Salary: low twenties. (1995)

ASSISTANT PROJECT DIRECTOR: Judicial Administration Division, American Bar Association, Chicago, IL. Duties: provides assistance and advice on matters related to cost and delay reduction in the trial or appellate courts, special courts, or administrative proceedings, for the JAD/Lawyers Conference Task Force on Reduction of Litigation Cost and Delay. Assists in administration of the Task Force. Assists in development, acquisition and administration of grant projects. Provides technical assistance on development and implementation of court cost and delay reduction programs for selected courts and court systems. Develops and maintains liaison with judges, administrators and bar leaders, and responds to inquiries from judges, administrators, lawyers, the media and the public concerning cost and delay reduction. Researches, writes, edits and manages publication and distribution of books, pamphlets, reports, or articles, as needed. Contributes and edits articles for the newsletter of the Task Force and coordinates its publication. Also assists production of newsletters and publications for the Lawyers Conference, as directed, and performs assignments in support of the Lawyers Conference and its activities. Develops, coordinates and presents training programs to courts or court related entities as requested. Performs other tasks as assigned. Travels as needed. Qualifications: a degree or certificate in court or public administration or a related discipline and three or more years of progressively responsible employment experience in the courts or in other related fields preferred. A degree from an accredited law school is preferred. Knowledge of the courts, and of the interrelationships between the courts and other government entities is necessary. Demonstrated ability to administer complex activities is required. Applicant must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in project planning, budget development, grant writing, personnel management, and meeting planning would be very helpful. Starting salary: Minimum $39,520 - Maximum, absent extraordinary circumstances, $50,020 (1995)

PROGRAM MANAGER: State Justice Institute, Alexandria, Virginia. Duties: reviews grant proposals that support court-related research, evaluation demonstration, technical assistance, and education projects; monitors grants and reviews project products; prepares written summaries and reports for consideration by the Board; and attends meetings with judges, court managers, and grantees. Qualifications: excellent writing and oral communication skills, ability to meet deadlines and work with people are required. Experience in grants management, court management, or social science research experience, in using Microsoft Word for Windows desirable. Annual salary range: $35,000-$45,000, commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits package. (1995)

PROJECT DIRECTOR: American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois. Summary: The project director supports and ensures proper performance of the JAD Task Force on the Reduction of Litigation Cost and Delay and Lawyers Conference. Duties: assist bench and bar organizations involved in cost and delay reduction programs in trial and appellate courts; examine work of judges, administrators, and lawyers; serve as a resource on court and caseflow management and on cost/delay reduction; research and write books and articles; and deliver speeches. Qualifications: degree from an ABA-accredited law school; advanced degree or certificate in court administration or a related discipline; 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in court management or related areas; experience in dealing with government officials, in organizing grant and general-revenue budgets, and in implementing reform programs in the public sector. Extensive experience in court administration will substitute for the law degree. Salary range, $55,020 - $84,260. (1994)

RESEARCH DIRECTOR: Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA), Washington, D.C. Summary: JRSA is a nonprofit association that conducts national and multi-state research and policy analysis in criminal justice. Duties: The incumbent manages research and technical assistance projects focusing on evaluation research and policy analysis; directs association's activities pertaining to research proposal development; provides technical assistance and training in JRSA national computer center; and works closely with state criminal justice research and statistics agencies. Qualifications: include administrative experience in academic or nonprofit setting and in federal grant writing and management and a demonstrated proficiency in social science research methods and quantitative data analysis. Prior experience in the supervision of large-scale research projects is desired. A Ph.D. in social sciences and knowledge of government administration, operations, services, and the criminal justice system are preferred. Salary is $50,000-60,000 annually, based on experience with excellent benefits. (1993)