ABOUT FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA
Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) is a social justice philanthropic intermediary founded in 2005 as the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to invest in the immediate recovery of Louisiana’s communities after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While FFL was established in the wake of these disasters, our founders recognized the need to address the longstanding inequities that have contributed to the life outcomes of the most marginalized of Louisianans for centuries. Our programs grew in response to these needs, and today FFL focuses on philanthropic leadership, racial justice, climate justice, criminal legal reform, economic opportunity, LGBTQ justice, and support for Louisiana's vibrant arts and culture via a three-pronged strategy:
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Louisiana Justice Fund (LJF), a pooled fund housed within FFL, seeks a Director to lead its efforts in transforming the criminal legal system in Louisiana. The Director will envision, develop, and implement strategic goals, oversee grantmaking, build partnerships, manage staff, and ensure the Fund's alignment with its mission and values. This role requires a deep commitment to social justice and the ability to navigate complex, dynamic contexts.
FFL’s criminal legal reform work aims to shift resources away from dehumanizing and discriminatory practices within the criminal legal system towards a justice system that reinforces and sustains strong individuals, families, and communities. We aim to build on previous work and successful partnerships to develop our forward-looking criminal legal reform strategy with an intersectional emphasis on the relationship between criminal legal system involvement, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and immigration status.
The LJF Director will report to the Vice President of Programs. The location for this position is flexible inside the state of Louisiana.
All Foundation for Louisiana employees work remotely with the option to access office space in New Orleans. In-person attendance is expected at semi-regular (quarterly) programs team and all staff meetings in New Orleans. External partner meetings may also require in-person availability across the state.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
We invite applications from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, especially those with lived experience in the criminal legal system. We anticipate the successful applicant will demonstrate a significant number of the following competencies and skills:
Strategic Leadership:
Grantmaking and Program Management:
COMPETENCIES
We understand no one candidate is likely to possess all the following skills, abilities, and characteristics; the following list is meant to be illustrative of what we think will serve someone well in this role:
WHO ARE YOU?
You are a strategic thinker and experienced leader with a strong background in criminal justice reform. You may have experience as an organizer, policy advocate, or nonprofit leader. You bring a deep passion for social justice and a wealth of knowledge about criminal legal system reform. You are adept at working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and navigating complex challenges with a values-centered approach. You are committed to learning, reflective practice, and achieving systemic change.
Regardless of where you are coming from you have a deep passion for and wealth of content knowledge regarding various issues and areas of practice within the “systems of systems” that is criminal justice. You are comfortable working in complex, frequently shifting contexts and approach your work in a deeply values-centered way. You can give and receive meaningful feedback, embrace challenges productively, and are deeply committed to learning and self-reflection. You are okay with ambiguity; can see, celebrate, and uplift small victories while engaged in generational fights; and are dogged in your belief that a better future is possible.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Foundation for Louisiana follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, criminal justice background, and marital status.
This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members, and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, grantees, board members, and dealings with the general public.
Individuals fluent in Spanish and/or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA
Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) is a social justice philanthropic intermediary founded in 2005 as the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to invest in the immediate recovery of Louisiana’s communities after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While FFL was established in the wake of these disasters, our founders recognized the need to address the longstanding inequities that have contributed to the life outcomes of the most marginalized of Louisianans for centuries. Our programs grew in response to these needs, and today FFL focuses on philanthropic leadership, racial justice, climate justice, criminal legal reform, economic opportunity, LGBTQ justice, and support for Louisiana's vibrant arts and culture via a three-pronged strategy:
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. A signing bonus is available for the selected candidate. FFL offers a generous benefits and PTO package which includes:
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. A signing bonus is available for the selected candidate. FFL offers a generous benefits and PTO package which includes:
Individuals fluent in Spanish and/or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply.
Individuals fluent in Spanish and/or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply.
Please email your resume and cover letter to Jamie Schmill, Vice President of Programs, Foundation for Louisiana, at jobs@foundationforlouisiana.org.
Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2024.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities and are available to discuss reasonable accommodations for any applicant who may need them. To inquire about accommodations, please email Megan Faunce at jobs@foundationforlouisiana.org or call (504) 302-3344. Please refrain from calling for any reason other than to request application accommodations.
Please email your resume and cover letter to Jamie Schmill, Vice President of Programs, Foundation for Louisiana, at jobs@foundationforlouisiana.org.
Priority will be given to…