Maine Equal Justice Partners
Executive Director Search

Maine Equal Justice Partners seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Executive Director of its organization. Maine Equal Justice Partners (MEJP) is a small nonprofit organization, located in Augusta, Maine, that represents the interests of low-income people in the state legislature, the courts, and before administrative agencies. In its ten-year history MEJP has been an effective and highly-respected advocate for protections and improvements in access to health care, food assistance, income supports, education and training, and employment for low-income people.

As the leader of MEJP, the Executive Director directs the organization's activities in legislative affairs, litigation, administrative advocacy, client support services, fundraising, and outreach and training. The Executive Director is a visible spokesperson for social and economic justice in Maine, and works with a wide variety of policymakers, legal service providers, advocates, and other stakeholders to achieve the organization's mission. The ED is supported by a committed Board of Directors and a dedicated staff.

Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a deep commitment to justice for low-income individuals and extensive knowledge of various areas of poverty law, including health, welfare, and food assistance. They must demonstrate an understanding of public policy issues and processes and be able to work effectively with a variety of organizations and individuals with diverse perspectives, including elected and appointed officials, consumers of service and the public. The successful candidate will be a proven leader who has significant and relevant senior administrative and management experience and can be an effective advocate for Maine Equal Justice and for the people it serves.

Applicants must be attorneys who are current members of the Maine bar or eligible for admission. Prior experience in legal services is preferred.

To apply: Please submit a letter expressing your interest and a resume to Marc R. Mutty, Chair, Search Committee, Maine Equal Justice, 126 Sewall Street, Augusta, Maine 04330. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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MEJP offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. MEJP is an equal opportunity employer.

Updated March 13, 2006