Development & Communications Associate or Development & Communications Coordinator (California)

Start date: July 5, 2023

Priority deadline: June 12, 2023

OneJustice is a nonprofit organization that strengthens the legal services sector’s expertise and capacity to advance justice and equity. Our primary focus is to build the capacity of a statewide network of over 200 nonprofits that make up California’s legal aid system. More information is available at www.OneJustice.org.

Position Description: OneJustice is hiring a full time Development and Communications Associate or Coordinator to join our Development & Communications (DevCom) team. The key responsibilities of the position will be to support fundraising and development initiatives through grant support, CRM management, donor relations, communications, coordinating fundraising events, and general administrative support. The Associate or Coordinator will also engage in strategic communications planning and implementation to showcase the work of the programmatic teams and the progress of our stakeholders.

This position will report to our Development and Communications Director and will primarily be a remote position, but will need to be in California. This position is well-suited for someone who is interested in nonprofit/private sector partnerships, nonprofit management and civil legal aid for low-income communities, and someone who hopes to gain exceptional work experience in an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment. We will encourage and actively support the person hired to develop transferable skills in relevant areas of interest (e.g. project management, equity & inclusion, IT/web development, data analytics, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical and administrative support on our development and communications initiatives.
• Assist in development of marketing and outreach strategy and materials.
• Administrative support for our convenings, both virtual and in-person, of pro bono partners, funders, and/or legal service providers.
• Oversee website and social media updates, event registration, letter, and e-newsletter communications to external partners.
• Occasional travel within California may be required

Qualifications:

• BA/BS, Associate’s Degree, or at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• The ability to concurrently manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects
• The ability to communicate professionally with a diverse audience
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous legal nonprofit experience is a plus

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting salary and title (Program Associate or Program Coordinator) depends on the level of experience and ranges from $52,500 - $54,500 (Development Associate) and $58,500 - $62,500 (Development Coordinator, 2 or more years of post-undergraduate experience or equivalent).
• Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, retirement, generous paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays - including a full week off during the winter holidays), and flexible spending account for qualified health, and childcare expenditures.
• Professional development support includes annual professional development plan and funds

Application Process::

• To apply, visit: https://onejustice.bamboohr.com/careers/44?source=aWQ9Mg%3D%3D
• Review of candidates will be on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of June 12, 2023.
• In the online application system listed above, please submit the following information:

1) a cover letter which also includes the following:

OneJustice serves highly diverse communities in the broader legal services sector. To ensure that our organization is best positioned to serve these communities, OneJustice strives to promote an evolving set of behaviors and attitudes amongst our staff, as well as policies that enable us to work effectively in all cross-cultural situations, with our coworkers, and with our communities. We see this as a commitment to enhance the provision of our services to all nonprofits and to create an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. Please address in your cover letter how your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural competency and diversity amongst our staff. Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences.

2) your resume; and

3) a list of three references.

OneJustice commits to transform itself and the civil and legal aid system so that it is more equitable and inclusive. Through the work of the Committee for Equity and Inclusion, OneJustice will educate and empower our staff, board members, partners, and network to better understand the impact of power and privilege. As an organization, we promise to engage in more anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices, policies, procedures, and programming. Additionally, we will also make space, lift up, and center the stories and experiences of legal aid organizations, community based organizations, and community members. We will work to promote inclusivity and equity in the groups with which we collaborate and the communities we serve.

OneJustice is devoted to this work across all projects and partnerships. We understand and acknowledge that:

• This work is urgent, time-sensitive, and a continued learning process
• We will make mistakes, and take responsibility for them
• Until there is complete equity in all spaces, we will not stop

To promote social justice and best serve our various communities, OneJustice is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and providing culturally competent services. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups, as well as bilingual and bicultural candidates, to apply.