Youth, Rights & Justice Seeks Executive Director
Apply by Feb. 1, 2019
Youth, Rights & Justice is seeking its next Executive Director. YRJ is widely recognized as a leader in juvenile law in Oregon. Our ideal Executive Director candidate will have a passion for defending the rights of vulnerable children and families, experience with organizational management and leadership, deep knowledge of the legislative process, familiarity with juvenile law, a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, political acumen, and life experience and/or work experience with communities that rely on YRJ’s services.
How to Apply Executive Director Job Description About YRJ
YRJ provides court-appointed representation of children, youth, and parents involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems—in both the trial and appellate courts. We also represent individual children and youth in school-related special education and discipline matters. On a larger scale, we work to improve the systems impacting our clients through legislative and administrative advocacy, class action litigation, publications, and training other lawyers and community partners.
The youth we serve are racially and culturally diverse and from low-income families. Many are experiencing abuse and neglect, living with disabilities, and recovering from trauma. The parents we serve include those who are former foster youth and are struggling to keep their families together.
YRJ is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt nonprofit organization with an annual budget of $2.8 million. Approximately 80% of our budget is from contracted services, with 20% from philanthropic sources. A dedicated 13-member Board of Directors governs YRJ. Board members bring diverse knowledge and connections within Oregon’s legal, business, nonprofit, and education communities.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
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