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Executive Director
3 months ago
The Western Center on Law & Poverty (Western
Center) invites applications and nominations for their
next Executive Director. Through the lens of
economic and racial justice, Western Center litigates, educates,
and advocates in courts, cities, counties, the State Capital, and
the public arena to secure just housing, health care, economy, and
legal systems for Californians with low incomes. Throughout all
this work, Western Center works to leverage their partnerships,
passion, and expertise to transform systems, end poverty, and
create a socially just world for today and generations to come.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Sacramento and
Oakland, Western Center is California's largest legal services
support center. Western Center's talented and dedicated staff of 34
are a truly statewide presence and the "go-to" team amplifying the
marginalized voices of low-income Californians across a range of
issues and contexts. The Center has an annual budget of just over
$7.5 million and is supported by an endowment of approximately $5
million.
Organizational North
Star
Western Center on Law & Poverty seeks to eliminate poverty
and advance racial and economic justice by dismantling and
transforming systems so all communities in California can
thrive.
-WCLP Strategic Plan
The next Executive Director will build on the achievements of
outgoing Executive Director Crystal Crawford, who deepened Western
Center's commitment to centering racial justice, diversity, equity,
and inclusion in its strategic litigation, administrative advocacy,
and policy advocacy work. From advocating against state budget cuts
that disproportionately impacted California's most vulnerable
populations, or defending the property rights of the unhoused,
Western Center's long-standing reputation as a trustworthy,
reliable partner who represents the interests and voices of
low-income Californians has been further enhanced during Crawford's
tenure. The next Executive Director is well-positioned to build and
refine organizational strategy that increases this impact through
Western Center's sixth decade and beyond.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The passionate group of attorneys and scholars from California
law schools that founded Western Center in 1967 sought to create a
unique organization, guided by the belief that all Californians
deserve the finest possible legal representation before every
institution that shapes their lives.
Western Center views issues of racial and economic justice, food
security and public benefits, health and mental health, housing and
homelessness, and income and wealth inequality as inextricably
linked, and recognizes that low-income individuals and families may
be experiencing several challenges and barriers at the same time.
Western Center seeks solutions across these issues, using the law
to deliver critical resources to Californians, streamline disparate
legal systems, and create efficiencies within public programs.
By applying a coordinated concert of tools including legislative
and policy advocacy, high impact litigation, administrative
advocacy, and technical assistance and education for legal services
and community-based organizations in each of our priority areas,
Western Center ensures that low-income Californians receive the
support they are entitled to and fights for them to keep the
precious assets they do have.
WESTERN CENTER COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
Western Center has deep expertise in four areas of legal impact,
grounded in our long history and rich collaborations. Our greatest
opportunities for eliminating poverty and advancing racial and
economic justice come by leveraging our strengths in these areas,
while remaining flexible in our methods and near-term objectives to
meet the changing needs of the community.
Financial Security
For every Californian to have a living income, access to public
services, and opportunities to build wealth to surpass their
subsistence needs and to thrive.
and elimination of unequitable fees, debt collection and predatory
behavior.
Ensure access to public benefits and services for Californians
most impacted by unjust systems.
Access to Justice
To ensure Californians with low incomes are treated fairly, have
legal representation, and are heard when engaged with courts, in
administrative hearings, and in the Capitol.
Build more equitable processes in the criminal legal system
with an emphasis on eliminating laws and enforcements that make
poverty a crime.
Expand access in administrative hearings and before the
legislature, municipal, and county bodies.
Health Equity
For all Californians to have universal access to equitable
systems that support health, including food access and security, a
healthy environment, as well as health care.
Californians.
Eliminate medical debt in California.
Promote a robust state enforcement system to eliminate racial,
ethnic, gender, and age-related health disparities.
Decrease health and food deserts in rural and other underserved
areas.
Housing Equity
To establish that all Californians have access to healthy,
sustainable, and affordable housing in neighborhoods of their
choosing.
Reduce speculation in the housing market and repeal laws that
further institutionalized racism.
Campaign to center very low-income people in land use
planning.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director
leads the Western Center on Law & Poverty and its support
organization, the WCLP Endowment Foundation. At a time of
unprecedented opportunity for impact, and with the support of an
outstanding staff, strong and diversified financial resources, and
excellent statewide relationships and reputation, the new Executive
Director will be poised to implement a vision for growth and
continued leadership on the critical and persistent challenges
driving Western Center's work. Specifically, they will engage with
the following opportunities and challenges:
Vision & Leadership
vision for transformative, system-wide public policy solutions to
help millions of low-income Californians.
Building on the existing strategic plan, bring bold, new ideas,
approaches, networks, and strategies to the continued work of
raising Western Center's profile - both in the field and in the
broader public consciousness - such that its reputation as a
"go-to" partner to represent the interests and voices of low-income
Californians continues to grow and develop.
Development & Fundraising
Partner with the Development Department to design and execute a
robust fundraising strategy that includes grants, major gifts,
special events, and other development tools to enhance financial
sustainability and grow the organization.
Collaborate with the Development Department and the Board to
proactively cultivate relationships with new individual and
institutional funders at the state and national level.
Team Management & Culture
Inspire, lead, and manage a diverse and talented team of
professionals and staff who are connected across roles by a shared
commitment to social justice. Invest in authentic relationships and
dialogue across individuals and teams to build trust, cohesion,
brave space, and opportunities for team members to do their best
work individually and collectively.
Lead in a collaborative, connecting way across the team,
developing strong feedback loops, empowering members of the team to
take on leadership roles and opportunities, and building internal
structures and policies that foster unity and alignment across the
organization.
Manage the performance and professional growth of team members
across multiple locations.
Partnerships & Networks
Build and expand partnerships, relationships, and strategic
alliances with other legal services programs, community-based
organizations, private lawyers, and other stakeholders and
interested parties.
Provide thought leadership to the legal services field and
broader legal and social justice communities on critical approaches
to anti-poverty and racial justice work.
Elevate Western Center's voice in relevant state and national
public dialogues as a powerful force for economic and racial
justice.
Stewardship of Organizational Resources &
Infrastructure
Lead the dedicated Endowment Board to ensure that Western
Center's financial base remains secure and wisely managed.
In close collaboration with the Director team, ensure that
organizational structures, processes, and support systems across
finance, technology, HR, and other core functions are adequately
resourced and continuously well-aligned with Western Center's
values, strategy, and vision.
Board Engagement
Support the engagement, recruitment, and onboarding of board
members as thought and fundraising partners and key advisors,
effectively leveraging their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and
experiences to inform the strategic direction and growth of Western
Center and its continued financial strength.
Support effective governance practices and mechanisms and seek
opportunities to marshal the board's collective capacity to
champion and advance Western Center's mission.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications
listed, strong candidates will possess many of the professional and
personal abilities, attributes, and experiences enumerated below.
The Executive Director must be a courageous leader who models
integrity, conviction, and clarity, with a vision to fight
injustice and seek restorative action on behalf of impacted
communities externally and the ability to hold space for and
effectively address differences and critical conversations
internally. Strong candidates will bring experience with poverty
law and knowledge of both California-based and federal programs
impacting low-income people and prior professional experience with
legal services or community-based organizations. They also will be
experienced in formulating and discussing public policy and be
knowledgeable about state and federal civil rights laws.
Exceptional engagement skills with communities, public entities,
funders, corporations, and individual donors and partners are
essential.
vision and drive it to execution through highly collaborative
leadership. They must be able to discern opportunities to raise an
organization's profile, exercise thought leadership, find new
avenues for impact and influence, and build lasting support.
Successful record of engaging new funders and partners to
broaden and diversify a base of support; demonstrated ability to
inspire and engender trusting, long-term relationships.
Lived experiences that motivate and inform their personal and
professional journey; meaningful connection and ability to reflect
the experiences, backgrounds, and cultures of those impacted by
poverty and discrimination; and ability to use their personal
understanding of and connection to the issues to serve impacted
communities.
Exemplary public communication and media engagement skills and
experience participating in national and regional convenings as a
panelist or keynote speaker to effectively represent Western
Center's mission and expertise.
Demonstrated experience building and leading teams in dynamic
environments, mentoring and helping team members navigate evolving
goals and urgencies with agility, teamwork, shared accountability,
and trust in one another.
Experience stewarding an organization's key assets through
growth and change, with an eye toward fostering financial
sustainability, talent development, communications and branding,
and support systems.
Ability to connect and communicate with a variety of
stakeholders (e.g., staff, board, partners, funders, community
members); in all interactions, listen well, reflect an
understanding of others' perspectives and needs, and clearly
articulate shared understandings, decisions, and actions.
Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience; possessing a high
tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity and exhibiting an
entrepreneurial spirit that embraces continuous learning,
adaptation, patience, and innovation in service of social
justice.
A J.D. is strongly preferred.
Multilingual candidates also are preferred.
The target salary range for this position is $220,000 to
$240,000 and comes with a generous benefits package, including
leave policies, vacation, and paid December holiday office
closure.
The Executive Director is expected to reside in (or be willing
to relocate to) the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.
TO APPLY
Please find more information about the Western Center on
Law & Poverty here:
This search is being conducted by Allison
Kupfer Poteet, Rachel Burgoyne, and
Robert
Diggs of the national search firm NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover
letter outlining their interest, qualifications and skills that
have prepared them to lead an organization committed to racial and
economic justice for all low-income Californians, along with their
resume, via NPAG's website.
NPAG welcomes expressions of interest, prior to applying for the
position, and/or nominations submitted via this
form.
Western Center is committed
to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and
respectful workplace and strongly encourages applications from
persons of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, persons with
disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups whose
background may contribute to effectively representing low-income
people and underserved communities.
