Executive Director

Gregg Lombardi, the Executive Director of Neighborhood Legal Support of Kansas City (NLS) has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2025.  So, NLS is seeking its future Executive Director (Director). The successful candidate will be a visionary, people-centric, scale-oriented, leader who is passionate about community development and housing. This is an incredible opportunity to lead an organization that is driving positive change in Kansas City’s communities.

Please also note that NLS is changing its business model.  For the last 7 years, we have been a not-for-profit law firm that does a great deal of community development work.  Our Board recently voted to convert the organization into a not-for-profit community development organization that has the advantage of being able to do a great deal of legal work.  This change means that our Executive Director does not necessarily need to be a lawyer.

The next Director will strategize, expand and broaden the organization’s impact, ensuring programmatic excellence, while building partnerships and relationships to drive community impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with community members, developers, rehabbers, and local authorities to address the root causes of neighborhood decline and improve access to vital resources.
Key responsibilities include:

• Shaping and executing NLS’s strategic vision in collaboration with the Board, staff, and community stakeholders
• Overseeing legal efforts to acquire and rehabilitate blighted properties
• Engaging with community residents and city officials to identify and resolve housing issues
• Building strong partnerships with rehabbers, funders, and community organizations
• Leading and empowering a dedicated team to deliver meaningful change