About the Role

The Technology Director leads ALDF’s Technology Department, setting IT strategy, owning cybersecurity and information governance, governing AI tool adoption, and directing the Salesforce platform strategy and multi-year implementation. Directly supervises the Technology Manager and Database Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology strategies, policies, and procedures
• Own the organisation’s AI governance framework: evaluate new tools, set policy, and serve as primary AI resource for leadership and staff
• Oversee maintenance and upgrades of all technology infrastructure (networks, cloud, end-user devices)
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity protocols and incident response procedures
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws, PCI standards, and security regulations
• Direct strategy, security, integrations, and licensing of ALDF’s Salesforce platform
• Lead the multi-year Salesforce implementation (vendor oversight, timeline, budget)
• Manage the Technology Department budget and vendor relationships
• Directly supervise Technology Manager and Database Administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in technology with broad knowledge of information management and security
• 3+ years’ supervisory experience leading technology teams
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and legal case management systems
• Experience leading a Salesforce or other enterprise platform implementation
• Familiarity with AI governance and responsible AI adoption
• Experience in legal services, legal aid, or nonprofit sectors strongly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and vision benefits (100% employer paid)
• 192 hours PTO + 19 paid holidays + 1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution after one year

About the Organisation

The Animal Legal Defense Fund's mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. The Animal Legal Defense Fund accomplishes this mission by filing high-impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, providing free legal assistance and training to prosecutors to assure that animal abusers are held accountable for their crimes, supporting tough animal protection legislation and fighting legislation harmful to animals, and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law.