Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

IJC seeks a visionary, mission-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and influence. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership, drive fundraising and external engagement, oversee organizational performance, and champion IJC's nationally recognized fellowship model.

This is an opportunity to lead a highly respected national organization at a pivotal moment for immigrant communities and the legal services field.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, access to justice, and social change.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, legal services, public interest, educational, or similarly mission-driven organization.
• Deep understanding of the immigration legal services ecosystem and the challenges facing immigrant-serving organizations.
• Experience representing immigrants, supervising immigration legal services, or comparable professional expertise in the field.
• Proven success leading organizations, teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives at scale.
• Strong fundraising, donor engagement, and external relationship-building experience.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A track record of building inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing cultures.
• Passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of immigration advocates and leaders.

Strongly Preferred

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Prior CEO, Executive Director, or comparable executive leadership experience
• Experience working with immigrant-serving organizations and diverse communities

To Apply

To inquire, apply, or provide recommendations, please send an email to: [email protected]