FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Advancement

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) seeks an enthusiastic and organized individual with a passion for communications and who is committed to equal access to justice to join our growing team as a Communications and Outreach Coordinator. CBJC annually provides high-quality, free civil legal services benefiting over 25,000 New Yorkers who lack the resources to hire private counsel. CBJC also relies on partnerships with the City Bar, law firms, corporate legal departments, the courts, and other stakeholders. In the past year, over 2,200 pro bono attorneys donated services to support clinics and client matter work drawn from CBJC’s dozen civil legal services projects. The Communications and Outreach Coordinator plays a critical role in helping to raise awareness of our services and the impact that our work has.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Communications and Outreach Coordinator’s principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintain CBJC’s core communications processes, including:
- Propose, plan, and create timely, relevant content for key stakeholders – e.g., clients, volunteers, pro bono and community partners, and funders – including by managing a robust editorial calendar and process focused on crafting a unified voice and message consistent with CBJC’s mission, work, and brand
- Oversee and maintain all communication platforms (e.g., newsletter, social media, website), monitor account activity, and identify/implement best communications practices
- Curate diversified digital and print materials including social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and videos, and develop/publish content for all CBJC communications, including email blasts, newsletters, online campaigns, news, press releases, and event and programming promotion
Support CBJC’s outreach initiatives and strategic plan implementation:
- Help build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders that support CBJC’s mission, including by creating and managing a list of community contacts, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in relevant external gatherings
- Assist in implementing outreach strategies to sustain and enhance CBJC’s capacity to reach those in need of our services, including by creating structured outreach plans for individual CBJC projects, and developing and distributing print and digital information and outreach materials
- Assist with grant reporting and other general CBJC administrative and programming support
- Support CBJC management in implementing the organization’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan, including by rebalancing communications and public relations strategies to more effectively and meaningfully engage key stakeholders
Other City Bar Justice Center administrative tasks as assigned

Experience, Skills, And Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or substantially equivalent work experience in a professional setting, with a minimum of 1-2 years administrative experience required (relevant internships acceptable), preferably in communications, outreach, community organizing, or partnership building
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy and passion for supporting a mission-driven nonprofit organization, and ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively with a team
Exceptional attention to detail, and superb organizational and time management skills
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, efficiently multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Office 365 and a knack for social media and online communications are required; knowledge/experience with media and communications platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Mailchimp, WordPress) and graphic design skills – including basic knowledge of design software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite – are highly preferred
Demonstrated commitment to nonprofit/public interest work, serving communities that are under-resourced, and advancing racial equity and social and economic justice

The City Bar Justice Center has a hybrid work environment. Candidates for this position must be available for in-person work in Manhattan on a hybrid schedule requiring roughly 2-3 days of scheduled in-office work per week, with the balance of time work-from-home or involving occasional other local work-related travel. Availability outside standard work hours may occasionally be required. This position is open for immediate hire.

The annualized salary range for this position is $48,000-$52,000 for a 35-hour workweek, based on skills and experience. We provide a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including closing this year between Christmas and New Year’s Day, day off each year for volunteer work, extra time off in the summer), choice of medical plans (some offered at almost no charge to the employee), dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits program, Employee Assistance Program, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee discounts, and more!

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

To apply: It is strongly suggested that candidates include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to provide three professional references (note: references will not be contacted without informing the candidate first).

The City Bar Justice Center is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we particularly encourage applications from candidates belonging to communities historically under-represented in the legal profession. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and unique experiences to apply. We welcome diversity of all kinds. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, arrest or conviction record, pregnancy, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, marital status, partnership status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, religion, sex, genetic information, military status, unemployment status or any other characteristic as protected by law. With regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws, the organization will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for persons due to their religious beliefs, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition or because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.

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