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Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia has an immediate opening for an experienced Project Manager.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia (NLSP) is a federally funded, non- profit, civil legal services law firm that provides free legal information, advice, and representation to low-income District of Columbia residents. We help with problems involving housing, family, domestic violence, public benefits, and other economic security matters. We also provide advice on some consumer issues and assist with preparing wills and advance directives. Our neighborhood- based, service delivery model -- which includes offices in Wards 5, 7 and 8 -- allows us to bring dedicated legal services attorneys and enthusiastic pro bono lawyers into low-income communities across the city to provide legal help while they learn first-hand the myriad, daily challenges faced by residents living in poverty.
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia (NLSP) has an immediate opening for a project manager. This role is responsible for driving strategic planning and implementation efforts. The project manager is proactive, results-oriented, and collaborative and excels at navigating and managing complex projects to advance the delivery of legal services. Collaborating closely with leadership and stakeholders, this position plays a crucial part in charting NLSP’s course, creating actionable strategies that drive sustainable impact and positive change. The project manager reports to the Executive Director.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
General Project Management
Technology
Strategic Plan
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary starting at $68,500 with 3 years of experience and benefits package which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-subsidized family health coverage; paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick leave; 8-week parental leave for birth or adoption of a child; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; 403(b) Thrift Plan (voluntary retirement savings program); and tax-free transit benefits.
ABOUT NLSP
Established in 1964, NLSP pioneered the concept of a law office rooted in the neighborhoods that it serves and established landmark precedents which have retained their vitality and relevance. NLSP remains embedded in D.C.’s most low-income communities, builds its work on strong partnerships with community-based organizations, and seeks to achieve lasting change for its clients and their communities by using a full range of advocacy tools. Its diverse, multi-lingual, and passionate staff embrace an explicitly anti-poverty mission and share a deep commitment to securing meaningful access to justice.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested persons should submit a cover letter, and current resume expressing your qualifications and interest in this position and three references. Submit all requested documents to Karen A. Newton Cole, Executive Director at KNewtonCole@nlsp.org with a copy to Mary-Elizabeth Pratt at mepratt@nlsp.org.
NLSP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Neighborhood Legal Services Program that no employee or applicant for employment or services will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities or family status, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, including the D.C. Human Rights Act and Language Access Act.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,500.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002