Executive Director

Executive Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors
Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid)


The Center for Law and Education (CLE) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity and protecting the rights of students, particularly those from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners. Founded in 1969, CLE works through litigation, legislative advocacy, administrative advocacy, policy development, training, and coalition-building to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality public education. For more than five decades, the organization has been a leading voice for educational justice, helping remove systemic barriers and empowering communities to address educational challenges effectively. 

CLE is entering an exciting period of growth and opportunity guided by its 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. With a focus on expanding its national influence, advancing its Educational Quality Bill of Rights, launching innovative demonstration projects, and strengthening organizational capacity, CLE is poised to deepen its impact and further establish itself as a leader in education law and policy advocacy. The organization currently operates with a budget of approximately $750,000 and a dedicated team of five full-time staff members. 

CLE seeks an Executive Director who will serve as the organization's chief executive and strategic leader, responsible for advancing its mission, strengthening its national presence, ensuring long-term sustainability, and leading the implementation of its strategic vision. The ideal candidate will be a visionary, mission-driven leader with experience in nonprofit leadership, education, public policy, legal services, civil rights advocacy, or related fields. They will demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, organizational leadership, fundraising success, and the ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships with funders, policymakers, advocates, and community stakeholders.


 





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Expirationdate

2026-11-01 00:00:00

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https://impactopportunity.org/job/9176/executive-director/

Companydescription

The Center for Law and Education (CLE) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity and protecting the rights of students, particularly those from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners. Founded in 1969, CLE works through litigation, legislative advocacy, administrative advocacy, policy development, training, and coalition-building to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality public education. For more than five decades, the organization has been a leading voice for educational justice, helping remove systemic barriers and empowering communities to address educational challenges effectively.

Companywebsite

https://cleweb.org/

Companylocation

Boston, MA, USA