Executive Director

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• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
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Website: distrowatch.com

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Distro seeks an Executive Director to lead its legal services mission in Broward County. As the organization's chief executive, you'll oversee a team of over 100 attorneys, advocates, and professional staff dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income families and individuals across South Florida. About This Position This is your opportunity to guide a respected nonprofit legal services organization through its next phase of growth and impact. The Executive Director role combines strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership. You'll shape organizational direction, cultivate partnerships with government agencies and community organizations, advance policy initiatives that expand access to justice, and ensure every client receives high-quality representation. Based in Broward County and serving Broward and Collier Counties through offices in Plantation, Naples, and Immokalee, you'll work closely with a Board of Directors and community partners to fulfill the nonprofit's mission of supporting long-term self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations. Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the organization Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, grants compliance, and contract management Lead, support, and develop a team of over 100 attorneys, advocates, and staff through professional growth initiatives and modern tools Represent the organization publicly and strengthen relationships with advocacy groups, government entities, and community partners Advance policy leadership on access-to-justice issues affecting low-income communities Maintain high standards for client-centered legal services delivery Collaborate strategically with the Board of Directors Enhance operational efficiency across office infrastructure, technology, and administrative systems Requirements Licensed attorney in good standing in Florida Minimum 10 years of legal practice experience At least 7 years in senior management roles, including experience supervising teams of 100 or more Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and grant management Proven track record in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations Strong commitment to the nonprofit's mission and vision Established ties to the South Florida community Experience collaborating with diverse communities and demonstrated cultural competency Professionalism, sound judgment, adaptability, and collaborative leadership style Why Join Distro Lead a mission-driven organization with over 100 dedicated legal professionals working to transform lives through access to justice. You'll benefit from competitive, mission-aligned compensation, comprehensive health coverage including major…

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• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Broward County, hybrid, or fully remote?