Executive Director
About the role
The Appellate Project seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth, institutional development, and national impact. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial, and equity-driven leader who will strengthen TAP’s organizational infrastructure, expand partnerships and fundraising efforts, and help shape the organization’s long-term vision and sustainability.
While TAP will operate within the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law at NYU School of Law, the Executive Director will lead TAP’s strategic direction, programmatic growth, external partnerships, and community engagement. Reporting to the Faculty Director of the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law, the Executive Director will oversee TAP’s strategic and operational leadership, including program implementation, fundraising, partnerships, and organizational development.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director will work closely with NYU leadership, funders, judges, alumni, law firms, volunteers, and strategic partners to strengthen TAP’s visibility, deepen partnerships, and expand opportunities for participants nationwide. The Executive Director will also serve as a public representative and thought partner within the appellate and broader legal community.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader with strong strategic instincts, operational experience, fundraising acumen, and a demonstrated commitment to expanding access and representation within the legal profession.
Skills
The Executive Director should possess skills such as strategic leadership, operational management, fundraising, partnership development, and community engagement, with a strong commitment to equity and representation in the legal profession.
Benefits
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $135,000-$150,000 annually.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $135,000-$150,000 annually.
Schedule
The position is hybrid remote, with the requirement to work in person approximately 2–3 days per month from the NYU School of Law in New York City. The location is remote, with a preference for NYC or DC.