The Shriver Center is seeking a Legal Impact Network Program Associate to help advance its efforts to alleviate poverty and advance racial justice across the states. The Legal Impact Network (LIN) is a network of organizations from thirty-three states and the District of Columbia that seek to change systems that perpetuate poverty and racial inequity through legal and policy advocacy. The LIN Program Associate will work with other Shriver Center staff to help members collaborate effectively and will be part of a team that organizes, supports, and contributes to LIN’s efforts. This will include coordinating the activity of LIN’s working groups, which are currently focused on consumer rights, communications, immigrants’ rights, criminal justice, and safety net programs. As joint advocacy campaigns arise, the LIN Program Associate will provide support including managing calendars and reporting, collecting information for evaluations, and providing other support. Qualities that will help the candidate be successful in this position include: flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to work cooperatively with staff across the organization and network. The LIN Program Associate will be responsible for several important administrative functions, including supporting the President and LIN Director and managing logistics various meetings and convenings.

Responsibilities:

• Provides general administrative support for the President and Director of LIN;
• Organizes and facilitates LIN meetings and conference calls;
• Organizes webinars, panel discussions, and trainings;
• Manages LIN online community website; and
• Other duties as assigned.