[Executive Director]{#_Hlk93942151} Full-time In Office Base office in Asheville Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Posting Pisgah Legal Services Seeks Executive Director Pisgah Legal Services seeks an Executive Director to lead this civil legal aid organization as it begins its next chapter. The organization has a staff of 120 (including 30 attorneys), 19 offices in 12 Western North Carolina communities, and an annual budget of approximately $11.1 million. The next Executive Director will build on Pisgah Legal Services' 46-year history to expand andstrengthen access to justice, empower communities, and effect systemic change. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney leader with vision and creativity to build on the solid foundation that exists within Pisgah Legal Services.

Background The mission of Pisgah Legal Services is to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina (WNC) meet their basic needs and improve their lives. Established in 1978, Pisgah Legal Services is a community-based nonprofit governed by a local Board of Directors that provides free civil legal aid, anti-poverty advocacy, and access to health care. Pisgah Legal Services annually helps more than 23,000 people meet their most basic needs for housing, safety from abuse, income, and health care. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC, Pisgah Legal Services provides a broad array of services in 18 counties and the Qualla Boundary. The organization currently has its 19 offices in 12 communities: Asheville, Brevard, Burnsville, Cashiers, Franklin, Hendersonville, Highlands, Marshall, Newland, Morganton, Rutherfordton, and Waynesville. Pisgah Legal Services has a diverse funding base with the majority of funding coming from foundations, as well as private donations, federal and state grants, and IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts). It enjoys a good rapport with, and strong support from, the bar and the local judiciary.

Why Pisgah Legal Services? The organization has an excellent reputation and strong network of partnerships and connections throughout the region with a track record of innovation and responsiveness to community needs. The Director will work with acommitted Board of Directors and staff, as well assupportive community advocates, private lawyers, government agencies and donors. Pisgah Legal Services has a diverse funding base. Pisgah Legal Services does not receive funding from the Legal Services Corporation and provides a full range of services to clients including legislative and administrative policy advocacy, representation in class action litigation and serves a full range of clients. Of the approximately one million people in Western North Carolina, an estimated 165,000 are eligible for legal services. The client population reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities served. Outreach is conducted and services are provided to reach individuals and families that have been hurt by systemic racism, including Black, Latinx, and immigrant communities.

Why Western North Carolina and Asheville? Pisgah Legal Services' main office is located in Asheville, the largest city in the beautiful Appalachian Mountain region of WNC. Asheville and WNC offer a vibrant art culture and restaurant scene, abundant outdoors activities, and a collaborative and extensive nonprofit community. Asheville has a robust progressive network that supports Pisgah Legal Services' mission and staff. Asheville's amenities include an array of health and wellness resources, access to traditional medical care, a variety of medical specialties and other wellness resources. The community also offers a variety of educational options, including strong public, private and charter K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and the nationally recognized Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC-Asheville. In 2023 Southern Living Magazin rated Asheville #3 on its list of the South's Best Cities.

High Priority Roles and Responsibilities for the next Executive Director:

Maintain and expand the financial support necessary to carry out the organization's activities in a high-quality manner;

Create and maintain an environment in which staff are valued, supported and committed to the mission and work;

Foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the program's delivery of services to clients, with staff and board, and create a culture that promotes mutual respect and teamwork;

Serve as an effective ambassador for th