EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you for your interest in joining the Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) team. LIFT is currently hiring for the following position:

Chief Executive Officer
Hotline Program Associate
Director of Development
Family Legal Center Coordinator

HOTLINE PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

LIFT offers one-of-a-kind services to some of the City’s most vulnerable families as they navigate through the Family Court system. We seek a one-of-a-kind Hotline Program Associate to join our team. The LIFT team is both professional and passionate about our work. All of LIFT's programs provide families with legal information and compassionate guidance to help empower them to successfully advocate for themselves in Family Court.

LIFT is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization. It is also a great place to work. We maintain an open, flexible culture and support a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages on-going professional development and invests in staff training. In addition to the satisfaction of seeing the impact they have on the lives of children and families, employees receive competitive salaries and generous benefits.

Responsibilities include:

Provide legal information and compassionate guidance to all people involved in the New York City Family Court;
Answer telephone hotline calls;
Collect and report on data;
Engage participants in live chats regarding family law and Family Court questions;
Draft written responses to email hotline inquiries;
Screen participants for additional LIFT services;
Schedule appointments for participants;
Make targeted community-based referrals; and
Serve as a liaison and support programmatic activities as requested.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor of Arts degree is a minimum requirement; recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply;
Fluency in Spanish a plus – multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply;
Strong communication skills;
Experience or a demonstrated interest in family law, increasing access to justice and providing services to the public;
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate service;
Professional, energetic, and enthusiastic; and
Attention to detail and critical thinking.

Salary: LIFT offers a competitive compensation package.
How to Apply: For confidential consideration please email your resume and thoughtful cover letter with “Hotline Program Associate” in the subject line to mhart@LIFTonline.org. No telephone calls please.

Chief Executive Officer

The new CEO will serve as the leader, manager, fundraiser, and public face of LIFT. Working with an engaged and committed Board of Directors, he/she will maintain LIFT’s current level of service excellence while simultaneously driving the organization’s ambitious expansion plans.

The CEO is responsible for all executive functions of LIFT, principally working to execute the strategic plan; maintain and enhance the Board of Directors; ensure active and results-oriented communications with the organization’s numerous stakeholders; fulfill annual budget goals by driving private and public fundraising; provide daily fiduciary and organizational oversight; and advocate for and help shape relevant public policy.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to advance social justice in New York State by leading LIFT into its next phase of growth and continued excellence.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Planning and Leadership
Partnering with the Board of Directors, the CEO will advance and refine the strategic plan and programmatic expansion opportunities. The CEO will drive impactful programmatic operations and expansion by monitoring trends in the field, examining LIFT’s outcomes, and collaborating with the Board, staff, and those served by the organization.

Board Relations and Engagement
The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors to maintain and build a strong, diverse and motivated Board. He/she will encourage, motivate and support the Board in its fundraising and governance responsibilities. Throughout this collaboration, the CEO will assure open and consistent communication and provide accurate, timely and relevant information to the Board including clear metrics, outcomes and data.

Fundraising and External Affairs
The CEO will serve as the chief development officer, spokesperson and ambassador of LIFT, representing the organization to a wide variety of constituencies and leading ongoing public dialogue related to family court. He/she will drive a comprehensive fundraising program, including identifying and cultivating gifts from individuals, foundations, and government sources. Additionally, the CEO will ensure strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders such as government agencies, the New York City Council, the Court System, and other external partners.

Financial and Organizational Management
The CEO is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the organization’s operations, finances, programs and services. This includes: the supervision of staff, talent management activities, and policies and procedures; program and funder compliance with all contracts, rules and regulations; and updated, accurate information for clients. The CEO also provides sound management and fiduciary oversight of the organization and annual budget.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, inspiring and highly accomplished leader and manager committed to the mission and future of LIFT and energized by its contribution to the families and children of New York City and beyond.
Forward-thinking, strategic and compassionate, the new CEO will be a team leader able to engage, motivate and collaborate effectively with a talented and dedicated staff and Board; government, judicial and public officials; Family Court litigants; and a myriad of other key partners. The successful candidate will be enterprising and resourceful, able to build on existing program strengths and confidently and strategically pursue public and private funding to sustain and enhance the current structure.

Key Professional Experiences Include:

Significant senior executive leadership, management, fundraising and operational experience at a complex organization of a relevant size and scope;
Proven board relations and governance skills;
A track record of and enthusiasm for fundraising, government relations and public affairs; including demonstrated ability to identify and solicit major individual and institutional donors and government contracts;
Excellent communication skills; articulate and persuasive with the ability to serve as a spokesperson and connect with a wide variety of stakeholders;
Strong business and fiscal acumen; significant budget planning and management experience;
Embraces metrics and outcomes, using both as a tool for management, program planning, and communications;
Experience and familiarity with Family Court is preferred, including court operations, pertinent statutes and regulations, and agencies (public and non-profit) involved in Family Court; and
An understanding of and appreciation for legal and court systems, advocacy and public policy.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

Passionate and committed to social justice issues and the mission, purpose and future of LIFT;
Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills; a sense of humor is appreciated;
Inspiring, with the executive presence and sophistication to represent and advocate for the organization, yet open and comfortable working with diverse socio-economic and multi-cultural communities;
A creative problem solver who is a strong listener, with a relentless pursuit of results and excellence; and
The highest standards of ethics, integrity, respect and humility.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. strongly preferred, other advanced degree a plus.

TRAVEL:
Regular travel within the five boroughs; additional travel to Albany and nationally approximately 5-10%.

COMPENSATION:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Legal Information for Families Today is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Please email cover letter and resume in confidence to:
LIFT@sandlerassociates.org
Sandler Search Associates
880 Third Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Web site: www.sandlerassociates.org

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Director of Development

Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) seeks a Director of Development to join our team. The Director of Development is a key member of the management team, and is responsible for developing and overseeing initiatives to achieve LIFT’s short and long-range development goals. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

LIFT offers one-of-a-kind services to some of the City’s most vulnerable families as they navigate through the Family Court system. The LIFT team is both professional and passionate about our work. All of LIFT's programs provide families with legal information and compassionate guidance to help empower them to successfully advocate for themselves in Family Court.

Essential responsibilities include:

Manage and supervise LIFT’s development department, including one full-time staff and various consultants and volunteers
Oversee all aspects of fundraising, including: funder and donor research, cultivation, and stewardship; grants management; proposal writing; individual gifts campaigns; government funding applications, contract management, stewardship and reporting
Develop and implement a planned giving and major gifts initiative
Ensure accurate data management, including grant tracking, donor acknowledgement, and donor records
Oversee special events planning, including an annual gala for 300+ guests and smaller cultivation events
Develop content for LIFT’s website, advertising materials, and social media accounts
Prepare development and communications reports for the CEO and the Board of Directors
Work closely with the CEO on recruitment for LIFT’s Board of Directors

Qualifications include:

Master’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least four years demonstrated experience in nonprofit fundraising
Successful track record of identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual gifts, institutional grants, and government funding (expertise in soliciting major gifts and planned gifts a plus)
Exceptional initiative, vision, and ambition to lead a vibrant fundraising program
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort making donor contacts
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in successfully directing and inspiring others, at all levels of the organization, in carrying out development-related and senior management activities
Creative, results-oriented, self-starting, willing to learn multi-tasker who is very comfortable with "managing up"
Superb organizational skills, flexibility, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through and ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create effective and compelling communications materials
Experience in working with advocacy and/or community-based organizations desirable.
Excellent office and computer skills, including database management, Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet research (knowledge of Salesforce a plus)
A commitment to LIFT’s mission

Salary: LIFT offers a competitive compensation package.

How to Apply: For confidential consideration please email your resume and thoughtful cover letter with “Director of Development” in the subject line to mhart@LIFTonline.org. No telephone calls please.

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Family Legal Center Coordinator

Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) is seeking a talented and experienced professional to join our team as the Family Legal Center Coordinator. Reporting to the Legal Director, the FLC Coordinator will be a key member of LIFT’s team with the following responsibilities:

Supervise and support LIFT’s Family Legal Center Sites throughout New York City’s five boroughs;
Provide direct service and support to FLC participants including providing legal information and compassionate guidance to all people involved in the New York City Family Courts without legal representation;
Help to implement efficiency models within the Site programs;
Collaborate to draft and maintain all Family Legal Center materials;
Supervise quality control measures to ensure an optimized level of customer service throughout all Site based programs and services;
Ensure accurate and excellent FLC file maintenance;
Ensure accurate and current data entry for all FLC services;
Create data reports regarding site-based services;
Attend external meetings, and provide support for internal support groups, workshops and activities;
Serve as a program liaison and support programmatic activities;
Attend staff meetings and trainings; and
Additional duties as assigned in support of LIFT’s mission.

LIFT is a mission-driven, dynamic, growth-oriented organization. It is also a great place to work. The LIFT Team is collaborative, fast-paced, and maintains a sense of humor. We maintain an open, flexible culture and support a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages on-going professional development and invests in staff training. Team members are talented and committed. In addition to the satisfaction of seeing the impact they have on the lives of children and families, employees receive very competitive compensation packages.

Qualifications include:

JD or other advanced degree;
Fluency in Spanish;
Excellent communication skills, high energy, and great enthusiasm;
Self-starter, motivated, and committed to enhancing access to justice via an empowerment model delivered with compassionate guidance;
Demonstrated successful experience managing staff, volunteers and interns;
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and in a team environment;
Interest and experience in Family Court, family law, child welfare and/or providing services to families;
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce.

Travel: Regular travel within the five boroughs.

Salary: LIFT offers a competitive compensation package.

To Apply: Please send a resume, thoughtful cover letter, and salary requirements to: Melanie Hart at mhart@liftonline.org. Please write “Family Legal Center Coordinator” in the subject line of your email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Only those being considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.

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LIFT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.