Ohio Poverty Law Center Director

Job description

Description Ohio Poverty Law Center (OPLC) is a subsidiary program of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO), a legal aid program headquartered in Columbus. OPLC’s mission is to provide civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome unfairness and injustice, reduce poverty, and increase opportunity.? OPLC seeks a highly effective Director to lead and strengthen its advocacy work by managing staff, creating and executing strategic initiatives, and deepening alignment with Ohio’s Legal Aid Community. The director develops and advances an advocacy agenda while building strong relationships with partners, policy makers and funders. OPLC is overseen by a Board of Managers. Are You Someone Who: - Sees the big picture and proactively drives strategy into action? - Thinks creatively about advocacy opportunities? - Has a clear understanding of Legal Aid work and how a range of advocacy can support it? - Provides strong, clear leadership and holds teams accountable for results? - Enjoys managing staff, workflows and priorities to move projects forward? - Communicates proactively and effectively with colleagues, partners and funders? - Is motivated to advance justice for low-income and mar...