Employment Opportunities
Empower Youth and Families at the Moran Center
At the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, we believe that every young person deserves access to justice, education, and opportunity. Located in Evanston, Illinois, we provide integrated legal, social work, and restorative services to support youth and their families as they navigate complex systems.
Our work is powered by a dedicated, compassionate team that values advocacy, equity, and systemic change. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and advancing social justice, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us as they are available.
A Winning Workplace
At the Moran Center, we believe that investing in our people is essential to advancing our mission. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families.
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Job Openings
The Moran Center’s Director of Legal Services provides strategic leadership and oversight for the organization’s legal programs and initiatives. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the Moran Center delivers high-quality, client-centered, and culturally responsive legal services to youth, emerging adults, and families.
The Director oversees the Moran Center’s established legal programs, supports the development of new legal initiatives and pilot projects, supervises legal practice-area managers, and works closely with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. The Director also supports policy advocacy and systemic reform efforts, and helps strengthen partnerships with community organizations, pro bono attorneys, law schools, and other stakeholders. Read the full job description.
The Moran Center’s Mental Health Professional intervenes with clients at a point of legal crisis in an attempt to help improve the overall functioning of the youth and their families within multiple life domains, including home, school, and the community. Using their clinical expertise, the Mental Health Professional provides trauma-informed and healing-centered services to the Moran Center’s legal clients and their families. The Mental Health Professional reports to the Director of Social Work Services. Read the full job description.
TO APPLY:
Interested parties should send their resume and cover letter to Director of Operations, Shirley Kuzmanic-Galan at shirley@moran-center.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the justice or child welfare systems, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who bring unique perspectives to our work.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact shirley@moran-center.org.
Join us in creating brighter futures for youth and building a more restorative community.