Job Title: Deputy Director

Summary: The mission of Maryland Legal Services Corporation is to ensure low-income Marylanders have access to stable, efficient and effective civil legal assistance through the distribution of funds to nonprofit legal services organizations. MLSC seeks a deputy director to oversee grant administration, communications and other activities. The deputy director serves as a key advocate for MLSC’s grantees and the civil legal aid delivery system in Maryland. Our office is located in downtown Baltimore, and we will work in a hybrid format beginning in September. Occasional travel may be required for meetings and conferences. More information about MLSC can be found at www.mlsc.org.

Primary Responsibilities: • With direction from executive director, oversee administration of $20 million+ in grants annually, working closely with staff, board members and grantee organizations. Includes overseeing the application cycle, managing the review process and monitoring compliance. • Supervise grant program staff, plus other staff for particular projects. • Represent MLSC through participation on various external committees. Develop and steward partnerships with other organizations for shared projects. • Provide staff support for Grantee Racial Equity Workgroup and regular convenings of grantees. • Manage all aspects of MLSC’s annual awards reception, including nomination process, solicitation of sponsors and coordination with vendors. • Manage MLSC’s website, social media, annual report and email newsletters. • Respond to external requests for information and produce fact sheets, reports, referrals, data tables, etc. as appropriate. • Manage grants and donations made to MLSC. • Assist executive director with external affairs, organizational strategy and administrative functions. 

More information MLSC Position Announcement - Deputy Director.pdf