Chief Executive Officer, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles
Company: The San Mateo County Bar Association
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles is seeking an
innovative, inspiring, and bold advocate to be its Chief Executive
Officer (CEO). This is a unique opportunity to be at the helm of
the largest civil rights and legal services organization
representing the AANHPI communities in the country, as Advancing
Justice - LA evolves to respond to current challenges to the social
justice movement.The CEO is responsible for the overall successful
operation and performance of Advancing Justice - LA. This includes
oversight of all programs and fund development efforts, as well as
the fiscal health and structural soundness of the organization.
Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the
CEO manages an annual budget of $13 million and oversees 70
talented and passionate staff members. The CEO also serves as the
primary spokesperson for Advancing Justice - LA with community
members, policymakers, funders, and partner organizations.This is a
compelling opportunity to work with a historically powerful civil
rights organization that helped shape the Asian American movement,
that has the people power to mobilize around initiatives, and that
possesses the clout to truly work with partner organizations and
policies to advance a progressive agenda. This exciting stage in
Advancing Justice - LA's trajectory offers the new CEO the chance
to be daring in spearheading innovative and impactful work for
vulnerable communities while elevating Advancing Justice - LA as an
AANHPI leader in a new "intersectional" movement with
uncompromising vision.CORE COMPETENCIESThe CEO will be a visionary
leader with a proven track record as a change manager with
excellent fundraising, operations, relationship-building, and
advocacy skills. The CEO will have the passion for Advancing
Justice - LA's mission and the good judgment needed to establish
the necessary trust and credibility with the Board of Directors,
staff, community members, policymakers, and partner organizations.
This individual will have a track record as a civil rights leader
and will ideally have had exposure to a legal environment relevant
to Advancing Justice-LA's mission.The ideal candidate will bring at
least seven years of experience in a senior management position
within a large nonprofit organization. This individual will have
extensive experience working in the diverse Asian American, Native
Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, as well as working
collaboratively and respectfully with other communities of color
and marginalized communities, such as immigrants, limited-English
proficient populations, low income communities, and LGBTQ
communities.CONTACTAdvancing Justice - LA has engaged Koya
Leadership Partners to help in this hire. This search is being led
by Michelle Bonoan and Naree Viner. Please submit a compelling
cover letter and resume, or email Michelle and Naree at the
following:Michelle R.S. BonoanManaging
Directormbonoan@koyapartners.comNaree W.S. VinerManaging
Directornviner@koyapartners.comAdvancing Justice - LA is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard
to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability,
genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics
protected by law.
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