Multnomah County Dept. of Community Justice
1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97213
The Multnomah County Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is seeking a Senior Manager for the Juvenile Services Division (JSD). This Senior Manager provides administration, oversight, planning and evaluation of JSD’s 64-bed regional detention facility and 16-bed Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Assessment & Evaluation (A&E) residential program. This advanced level, professional position reports directly to the JSD Director and is responsible for ensuring the safe and secure operation of Detention and the A&E Program, including strict adherence to laws, regulations and best practices.
In this role, you will plan, organize, manage, and administer operations of the juvenile detention facility and the Assessment & Evaluation (A&E) residential program. You will develop and implement programming and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes for youth and staff; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements to ensure safety and security; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the DCJ Senior Leadership Team and the JSD Juvenile Leadership Team, and as the leader of the Detention Leadership Team.
You will direct and approve through subordinate managers the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce by serving as a resource, providing direction, guidance, and leadership to staff and subordinate managers; advising subordinate managers on complex and sensitive concerns and issues; responding to and resolving confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigating complaints and recommending corrective actions as necessary; and selecting, directing, and managing the work of consultants.
You will analyze and review federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance with Oregon Detention Guidelines, applicable Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), and Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR); serve as the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Facility Manager; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations; develop, implement, and maintain quality management and change management plans and systems to ensure compliance and achieve expected outcomes.
You will develop, administer and monitor a budget of over $10 million; approve expenditures with strict adherence to County finance rules; develop justifications and make budgetary recommendations to the DCJ Executive Team; participate in forecasting additional funding requirements for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants, contracts and other funding streams; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; and coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure the timely submission of the department budget.
Additionally, you will negotiate, problem solve, and collaborate closely with contractors and other partner organizations including the Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon Department of Human Services - Child Welfare, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, State Court System, Multnomah Education Service District, Multnomah County Health Department, Annie E. Casey Foundation, other County departments and County Juvenile Departments, local law enforcement and state agencies.
You will also represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; and act as representative on internal and external committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities.
JSD Senior Managers are responsible for a team of 5-7 subordinate managers who oversee employees who work in Detention and Residential Services or Court and Community Supervision Services. JSD Senior Managers serve as members of the DCJ Senior Leadership Team and the JSD Juvenile Leadership Team. This Senior Manager leads the Detention Leadership Team.
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Senior Manager/Leader who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Leadership and Direction: You provide a sense of direction through a clear vision to create change in the juvenile justice system that serves the interests of multiple stakeholders including the public, justice-involved youth and their families, victims, community groups, employees, other agencies and the judiciary using evidence based practices. You bring your leadership, operational oversight and advocacy experience to the daily operations and administrative functions of the assigned division.
Networking and Collaboration: You serve on the department's Senior Leadership Team as a principal advisor and participant in decision making processes where budget and operational direction are made that impact the entire department. You represent DCJ as well as the County, to the public, other juvenile justice professionals and politicians throughout Oregon and the country through collaborative relationships and networking in an effort to identify and incorporate evidence based practices and enhance the continuum of accountability, public safety and service delivery. You also develop relationships with community partners designed to improve outcomes for youth under DCJ's supervision.
Quality Assurance, Analysis of Performance Data, Realignment, and Budget Adjustments: You maintain oversight of evidence based practices, state-wide outcome measures and department benchmarks to ensure that the department is deepening efforts in researched based practices. You will review outcome data and benchmarks through a review of management reports, research and evaluation data, results audits, performance appraisals and meetings with managers. You monitor and participate in the development and administration of the division budget, including forecasting of resources needed, expenditures, and recommend mid-year or other adjustments.
Cultural Competency: You value and respect diversity within our staff, our clients, and our community, and take seriously our responsibility to provide culturally specific services in a competent manner.
The successful candidate will possess competency and leadership skills in the following leadership traits:
Fosters high standards of ethics and integrity.
Treats others in a fair and ethical manner.
Expert listener, communicator, and facilitator.
Deals effectively with pressure.
Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic and persistent.
Inspires others to succeed.
Demonstrates stewardship and commitment to public service.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
Located in northwestern Oregon at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Multnomah County is at the heart of one of the most livable areas in the United States.
The County offers natural splendor and urban amenities alike: it is home to the scenic wonders of the Columbia River Gorge and the western slopes of picturesque Mt. Hood, and to the urban sophistication of Portland, Oregon's largest city. The City boasts 10,000 acres of park land in 206 locations (including the largest forested wilderness park within an American city), as well as ballet, symphony, and theater companies. In addition, sports enthusiasts can choose from the NBA Portland Trail Blazers, the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League, the Portland Timbers Major League Soccer Team and the Portland Thorns National Women’s Soccer League. The County's diverse population has grown in recent years to more than 735,000 and the metro area is over 2 million.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
The County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of four non-partisan members elected from designated districts, and the Board Chair, who is elected at large. The Chair also provides executive direction as the County's CEO.
The County provides diverse services to the community, including libraries, road maintenance, social services, health clinics, regulatory health services, supervision and custody of justice-involved youth and adults, criminal prosecution, and law enforcement for unincorporated areas.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises over 4,000 justice-involved individuals annually and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
SERVING THE PUBLIC, EVEN DURING DISASTERS
Every day, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This is a salaried position.
Type: Non-Represented
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Juvenile Justice Complex; 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97213
Telework (Remote): This position is not eligible for telework.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
Access to wellness resources
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
The Multnomah County Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is seeking a Senior Manager for the Juvenile Services Division (JSD). This Senior Manager provides administration, oversight, planning and evaluation of JSD’s 64-bed regional detention facility and 16-bed Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Assessment & Evaluation (A&E) residential program. This advanced level, professional position reports directly to the JSD Director and is responsible for ensuring the safe and secure operation of Detention and the A&E Program, including strict adherence to laws, regulations and best practices.
In this role, you will plan, organize, manage, and administer operations of the juvenile detention facility and the Assessment & Evaluation (A&E) residential program. You will develop and implement programming and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes for youth and staff; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements to ensure safety and security; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the DCJ Senior Leadership Team and the JSD Juvenile Leadership Team, and as the leader of the Detention Leadership Team.
You will direct and approve through subordinate managers the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce by serving as a resource, providing direction, guidance, and leadership to staff and subordinate managers; advising subordinate managers on complex and sensitive concerns and issues; responding to and resolving confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigating complaints and recommending corrective actions as necessary; and selecting, directing, and managing the work of consultants.
You will analyze and review federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance with Oregon Detention Guidelines, applicable Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), and Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR); serve as the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Facility Manager; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations; develop, implement, and maintain quality management and change management plans and systems to ensure compliance and achieve expected outcomes.
You will develop, administer and monitor a budget of over $10 million; approve expenditures with strict adherence to County finance rules; develop justifications and make budgetary recommendations to the DCJ Executive Team; participate in forecasting additional funding requirements for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants, contracts and other funding streams; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; and coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure the timely submission of the department budget.
Additionally, you will negotiate, problem solve, and collaborate closely with contractors and other partner organizations including the Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon Department of Human Services - Child Welfare, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, State Court System, Multnomah Education Service District, Multnomah County Health Department, Annie E. Casey Foundation, other County departments and County Juvenile Departments, local law enforcement and state agencies.
You will also represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; and act as representative on internal and external committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities.
JSD Senior Managers are responsible for a team of 5-7 subordinate managers who oversee employees who work in Detention and Residential Services or Court and Community Supervision Services. JSD Senior Managers serve as members of the DCJ Senior Leadership Team and the JSD Juvenile Leadership Team. This Senior Manager leads the Detention Leadership Team.
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Senior Manager/Leader who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Leadership and Direction: You provide a sense of direction through a clear vision to create change in the juvenile justice system that serves the interests of multiple stakeholders including the public, justice-involved youth and their families, victims, community groups, employees, other agencies and the judiciary using evidence based practices. You bring your leadership, operational oversight and advocacy experience to the daily operations and administrative functions of the assigned division.
Networking and Collaboration: You serve on the department's Senior Leadership Team as a principal advisor and participant in decision making processes where budget and operational direction are made that impact the entire department. You represent DCJ as well as the County, to the public, other juvenile justice professionals and politicians throughout Oregon and the country through collaborative relationships and networking in an effort to identify and incorporate evidence based practices and enhance the continuum of accountability, public safety and service delivery. You also develop relationships with community partners designed to improve outcomes for youth under DCJ's supervision.
Quality Assurance, Analysis of Performance Data, Realignment, and Budget Adjustments: You maintain oversight of evidence based practices, state-wide outcome measures and department benchmarks to ensure that the department is deepening efforts in researched based practices. You will review outcome data and benchmarks through a review of management reports, research and evaluation data, results audits, performance appraisals and meetings with managers. You monitor and participate in the development and administration of the division budget, including forecasting of resources needed, expenditures, and recommend mid-year or other adjustments.
Cultural Competency: You value and respect diversity within our staff, our clients, and our community, and take seriously our responsibility to provide culturally specific services in a competent manner.
The successful candidate will possess competency and leadership skills in the following leadership traits:
Fosters high standards of ethics and integrity.
Treats others in a fair and ethical manner.
Expert listener, communicator, and facilitator.
Deals effectively with pressure.
Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic and persistent.
Inspires others to succeed.
Demonstrates stewardship and commitment to public service.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
Located in northwestern Oregon at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Multnomah County is at the heart of one of the most livable areas in the United States.
The County offers natural splendor and urban amenities alike: it is home to the scenic wonders of the Columbia River Gorge and the western slopes of picturesque Mt. Hood, and to the urban sophistication of Portland, Oregon's largest city. The City boasts 10,000 acres of park land in 206 locations (including the largest forested wilderness park within an American city), as well as ballet, symphony, and theater companies. In addition, sports enthusiasts can choose from the NBA Portland Trail Blazers, the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League, the Portland Timbers Major League Soccer Team and the Portland Thorns National Women’s Soccer League. The County's diverse population has grown in recent years to more than 735,000 and the metro area is over 2 million.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
The County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of four non-partisan members elected from designated districts, and the Board Chair, who is elected at large. The Chair also provides executive direction as the County's CEO.
The County provides diverse services to the community, including libraries, road maintenance, social services, health clinics, regulatory health services, supervision and custody of justice-involved youth and adults, criminal prosecution, and law enforcement for unincorporated areas.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises over 4,000 justice-involved individuals annually and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .
SERVING THE PUBLIC, EVEN DURING DISASTERS
Every day, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This is a salaried position.
Type: Non-Represented
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Juvenile Justice Complex; 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97213
Telework (Remote): This position is not eligible for telework.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
Access to wellness resources
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
The Nature Conservancy
New Haven, Connecticut
OFFICE LOCATION
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.orq or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
Rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures, we know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. Whether it’s career development, work/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and their unique contributions to our mission are valued.
TNC offers competitive compensation, a 401(k)-retirement plan and employer matching contribution for eligible employees, excellent benefits, summer hours, and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. The Connecticut Chapter offers planned and impromptu social time with colleagues, including a beach day, a hiking day, mini golf competition, and a family ski night. You’ll find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
The Connecticut Chapter is about to complete an ambitious five-year fundraising campaign, and our respected board leadership includes scientists, educators, business leaders and attorneys.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
We are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Professional that is passionate about the environment and has the skills to advance TNC’s conservation communications strategies. This time in our world and our society requires organizations like TNC to have a strong and compelling voice. Are you a Marketing and Communications professional who is excited by that challenge?
As the Director of Marketing and Communications, Connecticut you will oversee the creation and execution of the chapter’s strategies ensuring they are in alignment with the chapter. You should know industry best practices and trends across all communications platforms, as well as know-how to deploy the set strategies successfully. You will report to the Senior Director of Marketing, North America, with a strong dotted line to the Connecticut Chapter Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Director of Marketing and Communications, CT leads a team of skilled marketing professionals. They develop and implement an integrated communications, media and engagement strategy to achieve chapter and organizational objectives. They initiate and implement key marketing initiatives and programs designed to build awareness and engagement, influence conservation action, and achieve revenue goals. The Director works closely with the chapter executive team, board of trustees, philanthropy colleagues, conservation staff, and government relations teams to ensure the delivery of programs. Target audiences include current and potential major donors, conservation influencers (media/agencies/etc.), current members, and the general public. They partner with central marketing resources and vendors to achieve outcomes.
They manage external partnerships that support marketing objectives. They align staff efforts to match priorities set by senior management. They manage the budget and operational delivery of the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Serves on the Connecticut Chapter Executive Team and acts as a thought partner to the Connecticut State Director and the Connecticut Chapter Board of Trustees.
Leads the Marketing Committee of the Board of Trustees
Designs, manages and implements multiple projects by coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside the organization.
Manages one or more professional staff and is accountable for the achievement of team business and professional development goals and objectives.
Leads creation/administration of budget, evaluates results and develops corrective strategies as needed.
Leads communication and media initiatives through collaboration with key stakeholders.
Carries responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.
Ability to act independently within a specific program or project goals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience in project management, developing communications, media and engagement strategies and measuring results.
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
Experience supervising staff and team
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience developing, implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including donors, board members and the public.
Experience leveraging digital tools, channels and content for business goals.
Fosters an environment of creativity and professional growth.
Experience and understanding of the Connecticut market.
Familiarity with major and principal gift stewardship.
Ability to persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy to diverse groups including donors, board members, and the public.
Demonstrated ability in managing the fiduciary aspects of planning and delivery of budgets.
Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
Multi-lingual skills appreciated. Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
Ability to effectively leverage resources in a matrixed environment.
Experience in a client service-oriented environment.
Experience attracting outside resources and sponsorships to augment existing funding.
Strong creative streak and willingness to experiment.
Familiarity/experience with events (in-person and digital).
Experience successfully offering and infusing DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice) perspectives into communications approach and content.
Management experience includes the ability to lead, motivate, set objectives and manage performance and conflict resolution.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 49615, head to our career website and submit your resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
OFFICE LOCATION
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.orq or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
Rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures, we know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. Whether it’s career development, work/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and their unique contributions to our mission are valued.
TNC offers competitive compensation, a 401(k)-retirement plan and employer matching contribution for eligible employees, excellent benefits, summer hours, and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. The Connecticut Chapter offers planned and impromptu social time with colleagues, including a beach day, a hiking day, mini golf competition, and a family ski night. You’ll find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
The Connecticut Chapter is about to complete an ambitious five-year fundraising campaign, and our respected board leadership includes scientists, educators, business leaders and attorneys.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
We are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Professional that is passionate about the environment and has the skills to advance TNC’s conservation communications strategies. This time in our world and our society requires organizations like TNC to have a strong and compelling voice. Are you a Marketing and Communications professional who is excited by that challenge?
As the Director of Marketing and Communications, Connecticut you will oversee the creation and execution of the chapter’s strategies ensuring they are in alignment with the chapter. You should know industry best practices and trends across all communications platforms, as well as know-how to deploy the set strategies successfully. You will report to the Senior Director of Marketing, North America, with a strong dotted line to the Connecticut Chapter Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Director of Marketing and Communications, CT leads a team of skilled marketing professionals. They develop and implement an integrated communications, media and engagement strategy to achieve chapter and organizational objectives. They initiate and implement key marketing initiatives and programs designed to build awareness and engagement, influence conservation action, and achieve revenue goals. The Director works closely with the chapter executive team, board of trustees, philanthropy colleagues, conservation staff, and government relations teams to ensure the delivery of programs. Target audiences include current and potential major donors, conservation influencers (media/agencies/etc.), current members, and the general public. They partner with central marketing resources and vendors to achieve outcomes.
They manage external partnerships that support marketing objectives. They align staff efforts to match priorities set by senior management. They manage the budget and operational delivery of the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Serves on the Connecticut Chapter Executive Team and acts as a thought partner to the Connecticut State Director and the Connecticut Chapter Board of Trustees.
Leads the Marketing Committee of the Board of Trustees
Designs, manages and implements multiple projects by coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside the organization.
Manages one or more professional staff and is accountable for the achievement of team business and professional development goals and objectives.
Leads creation/administration of budget, evaluates results and develops corrective strategies as needed.
Leads communication and media initiatives through collaboration with key stakeholders.
Carries responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.
Ability to act independently within a specific program or project goals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience in project management, developing communications, media and engagement strategies and measuring results.
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
Experience supervising staff and team
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience developing, implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including donors, board members and the public.
Experience leveraging digital tools, channels and content for business goals.
Fosters an environment of creativity and professional growth.
Experience and understanding of the Connecticut market.
Familiarity with major and principal gift stewardship.
Ability to persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy to diverse groups including donors, board members, and the public.
Demonstrated ability in managing the fiduciary aspects of planning and delivery of budgets.
Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
Multi-lingual skills appreciated. Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
Ability to effectively leverage resources in a matrixed environment.
Experience in a client service-oriented environment.
Experience attracting outside resources and sponsorships to augment existing funding.
Strong creative streak and willingness to experiment.
Familiarity/experience with events (in-person and digital).
Experience successfully offering and infusing DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice) perspectives into communications approach and content.
Management experience includes the ability to lead, motivate, set objectives and manage performance and conflict resolution.
HOW TO APPLY
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SMS Assist
Chicago, IL
The Claims Manager is tasked with protecting the interests of the company and ensuring that claims are handled properly for our customers, their customers, and our affiliates. Duties include, but are not limited to, managing claims, conducting investigations, coordinating outside litigation counsel, engaging in high-level problem solving and analysis, organizing and managing case files, and carrying out special projects for the legal department.
Responsibilities
Investigate the facts and issues of claims, determine whether coverage exists, evaluate loss under the applicable policies and contracts, assess defenses for the involved parties and/or the company, determine ability to tender claims to subcontractors, determine need to retain outside counsel, make sure a plan is developed and carried out to address the claim, and manage the claim and/or litigation through to final resolution to ensure all parties are handling the claim properly
Interview or correspond with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions, to investigate questionable claims and to determine extent of liability
Oversee claims process and ensure all claims data and information is appropriately entered into relevant systems/databases and follow up on all previously tendered claims to determine outcome
Follow statute of limitations for all states and claims and close claims out after buffer periods as statutes expire
Perform a variety of routine and complex administrative and technical work in accepting, coordinating and administering claims
Report all claims to SMS Assist’s insurer in a timely and appropriate manner
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including those in the Legal, Compliance, and Operations departments, as well as our customers, to ensure that all the relevant information has been collected and to provide feedback to the appropriate parties for operational improvement
Aid in discovery and compile information for court cases as needed
Communicate with vendors, customers, claimants, insurance adjusters, claim adjusters, and attorneys as needed in the course of claim processing and other duties
Respond to various internal and external stakeholder questions, inquiries, requests for clarification, etc. regarding claims, litigation, and other issues in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols
Identify and pursue sources for recovery and manage recovery efforts
Consult with counsel regarding strategy to minimize costs and obtain indemnification from our subcontractors for any liability to plaintiff and attorneys’ fees incurred in defending the case
Tender certain claims to our subcontractor and their insurer according to company guidelines
Analyze and manage settlements and resolutions with insurers / opposing counsel / third parties, as appropriate
Monitor, analyze, and report on claim expenses, outside counsel invoices and other expenses for each claim
Perform claims analysis and other reporting for presentation to and use by various internal and external stakeholders
Create claim policies and procedures with SMS Assist's customers/Risk Management groups and maintain good working relationships with customers
Monitor and perform research on applicable laws, regulations and statutes regarding contracts, claim issues and approaches
Attend or appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations and settlement conferences, as applicable
Handle additional administrative legal duties, as needed
Foster a positive, collaborative environment
Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
Role Specific Skills
Computer Skills: proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree preferred
Law Degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
Other Relevant Qualifications
Previous experience in the legal and/or insurance industries (or related legal education)
Previous experience in the facilities industry
Contract management experience
The Claims Manager is tasked with protecting the interests of the company and ensuring that claims are handled properly for our customers, their customers, and our affiliates. Duties include, but are not limited to, managing claims, conducting investigations, coordinating outside litigation counsel, engaging in high-level problem solving and analysis, organizing and managing case files, and carrying out special projects for the legal department.
Responsibilities
Investigate the facts and issues of claims, determine whether coverage exists, evaluate loss under the applicable policies and contracts, assess defenses for the involved parties and/or the company, determine ability to tender claims to subcontractors, determine need to retain outside counsel, make sure a plan is developed and carried out to address the claim, and manage the claim and/or litigation through to final resolution to ensure all parties are handling the claim properly
Interview or correspond with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions, to investigate questionable claims and to determine extent of liability
Oversee claims process and ensure all claims data and information is appropriately entered into relevant systems/databases and follow up on all previously tendered claims to determine outcome
Follow statute of limitations for all states and claims and close claims out after buffer periods as statutes expire
Perform a variety of routine and complex administrative and technical work in accepting, coordinating and administering claims
Report all claims to SMS Assist’s insurer in a timely and appropriate manner
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including those in the Legal, Compliance, and Operations departments, as well as our customers, to ensure that all the relevant information has been collected and to provide feedback to the appropriate parties for operational improvement
Aid in discovery and compile information for court cases as needed
Communicate with vendors, customers, claimants, insurance adjusters, claim adjusters, and attorneys as needed in the course of claim processing and other duties
Respond to various internal and external stakeholder questions, inquiries, requests for clarification, etc. regarding claims, litigation, and other issues in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols
Identify and pursue sources for recovery and manage recovery efforts
Consult with counsel regarding strategy to minimize costs and obtain indemnification from our subcontractors for any liability to plaintiff and attorneys’ fees incurred in defending the case
Tender certain claims to our subcontractor and their insurer according to company guidelines
Analyze and manage settlements and resolutions with insurers / opposing counsel / third parties, as appropriate
Monitor, analyze, and report on claim expenses, outside counsel invoices and other expenses for each claim
Perform claims analysis and other reporting for presentation to and use by various internal and external stakeholders
Create claim policies and procedures with SMS Assist's customers/Risk Management groups and maintain good working relationships with customers
Monitor and perform research on applicable laws, regulations and statutes regarding contracts, claim issues and approaches
Attend or appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations and settlement conferences, as applicable
Handle additional administrative legal duties, as needed
Foster a positive, collaborative environment
Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
Role Specific Skills
Computer Skills: proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree preferred
Law Degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
Other Relevant Qualifications
Previous experience in the legal and/or insurance industries (or related legal education)
Previous experience in the facilities industry
Contract management experience
FrameworkESG
Executive Assistant to CEO and CGO
Help us work smarter and better; Help us grow
Are you passionate about making the world a better place? Do you want to work with committed, thoughtful, and collegial team members to deliver exceptional value to clients? Then FrameworkESG may be the place for you!
At FrameworkESG, our mission is to advocate for a better world through better business. We are a specialty consulting firm that helps clients understand and address the ever-evolving expectations of business in society.
Since our founding in 2003, we have built a curious and supportive culture that enables our people to bring their best thinking to our clients to help them meet stakeholders’ expectations and advance their own business objectives. We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and reward curiosity, initiative, and responsiveness. Framework’s people support each other, are accountable to each other, and value each other’s thinking and contributions no matter where they sit or where they stand.
The founder/CEO and chief growth officer (CGO) seek a creative problem-solver with excellent judgment and impeccable organizational and communication skills to support them in every aspect of their work, help them to be more effective and efficient, to create the space for them to think and bring the highest possible value to the firm’s clients, many of which are household brands and global companies. If this sounds like you, please read on!
Your Responsibilities
As executive assistant to the CEO and CGO, you will be an integral part of our work to set strategy, steer the firm’s culture, and grow the business.
Communicate with the firm’s staff, clients, and other key stakeholders on behalf of the CEO and CGO. Work collaboratively with the head of operations, operations staff, and the client services team members to ensure the smooth running of the organization.
Handle daily administrative duties that include managing an active and frequently changing calendar of appointments; composing correspondence; arranging travel; preparing itineraries and agendas; and compiling documents for meetings.
Prepare reports, presentations, charts; prepare and coordinate oral and written communication with internal and external parties at all levels.
Coordinate and manage internal and external events such as staff retreats and client meetings, overseeing all scheduling, communication, technology, logistics and related follow-up activities.
Support the CEO and CGO in external commitments, including service on external clients, committees and other groups, and occasional personal requests.
Assist in the development of internal communications and presentations
Assist the CGO in business-development efforts, including the development of capabilities presentations, proposals, and marketing materials. In addition, potentially:
Analyze data regarding sales performance, activity, and company/client trends
Support in building reports, trend analysis and data analysis; extract and transform data into meaningful insights
Maintain and troubleshoot content, dashboards, and reports in HubSpot
Support our contracting process with clients and suppliers.
Pitch in wherever and whenever needed to serve client objectives and elevate Framework’s brand and profile.
Your Strengths
You are proactive, confident, discreet, a creative problem solver. You are an excellent communicator, are comfortable interacting with top executives and their staff members, have excellent judgment, operate with the highest integrity and ethics, can say no with kindness. You can work effectively with others at all levels in the company and within our clients to solve problems while strengthening relationships.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, statistics, analytics or related field, or equivalent experience ( g. , associates plus paralegal certificate); three to five years of relevant experience supporting executives or attorneys. Legal assistant or paralegal experience a plus.
Proficient with MS Office, intermediate to advanced experience with Excel. Experience with asana, slack, box a plus.
Analytical and problem-solving skills a must.
Clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and team player skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Framework offers competitive compensation commensurate with relevant experience and a benefits package that includes generous paid time off, healthcare, bonus, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, a flexible work environment, and home-office and professional development stipends.
FrameworkESG is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team of dedicated, passionate professionals. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
To apply for this position, please send your résumé and a cover letter to careers@frameworkESG.com .
Executive Assistant to CEO and CGO
Help us work smarter and better; Help us grow
Are you passionate about making the world a better place? Do you want to work with committed, thoughtful, and collegial team members to deliver exceptional value to clients? Then FrameworkESG may be the place for you!
At FrameworkESG, our mission is to advocate for a better world through better business. We are a specialty consulting firm that helps clients understand and address the ever-evolving expectations of business in society.
Since our founding in 2003, we have built a curious and supportive culture that enables our people to bring their best thinking to our clients to help them meet stakeholders’ expectations and advance their own business objectives. We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and reward curiosity, initiative, and responsiveness. Framework’s people support each other, are accountable to each other, and value each other’s thinking and contributions no matter where they sit or where they stand.
The founder/CEO and chief growth officer (CGO) seek a creative problem-solver with excellent judgment and impeccable organizational and communication skills to support them in every aspect of their work, help them to be more effective and efficient, to create the space for them to think and bring the highest possible value to the firm’s clients, many of which are household brands and global companies. If this sounds like you, please read on!
Your Responsibilities
As executive assistant to the CEO and CGO, you will be an integral part of our work to set strategy, steer the firm’s culture, and grow the business.
Communicate with the firm’s staff, clients, and other key stakeholders on behalf of the CEO and CGO. Work collaboratively with the head of operations, operations staff, and the client services team members to ensure the smooth running of the organization.
Handle daily administrative duties that include managing an active and frequently changing calendar of appointments; composing correspondence; arranging travel; preparing itineraries and agendas; and compiling documents for meetings.
Prepare reports, presentations, charts; prepare and coordinate oral and written communication with internal and external parties at all levels.
Coordinate and manage internal and external events such as staff retreats and client meetings, overseeing all scheduling, communication, technology, logistics and related follow-up activities.
Support the CEO and CGO in external commitments, including service on external clients, committees and other groups, and occasional personal requests.
Assist in the development of internal communications and presentations
Assist the CGO in business-development efforts, including the development of capabilities presentations, proposals, and marketing materials. In addition, potentially:
Analyze data regarding sales performance, activity, and company/client trends
Support in building reports, trend analysis and data analysis; extract and transform data into meaningful insights
Maintain and troubleshoot content, dashboards, and reports in HubSpot
Support our contracting process with clients and suppliers.
Pitch in wherever and whenever needed to serve client objectives and elevate Framework’s brand and profile.
Your Strengths
You are proactive, confident, discreet, a creative problem solver. You are an excellent communicator, are comfortable interacting with top executives and their staff members, have excellent judgment, operate with the highest integrity and ethics, can say no with kindness. You can work effectively with others at all levels in the company and within our clients to solve problems while strengthening relationships.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, statistics, analytics or related field, or equivalent experience ( g. , associates plus paralegal certificate); three to five years of relevant experience supporting executives or attorneys. Legal assistant or paralegal experience a plus.
Proficient with MS Office, intermediate to advanced experience with Excel. Experience with asana, slack, box a plus.
Analytical and problem-solving skills a must.
Clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and team player skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Framework offers competitive compensation commensurate with relevant experience and a benefits package that includes generous paid time off, healthcare, bonus, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, a flexible work environment, and home-office and professional development stipends.
FrameworkESG is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team of dedicated, passionate professionals. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
To apply for this position, please send your résumé and a cover letter to careers@frameworkESG.com .
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Paralegal / Legal Administrator provides substantive and administrative support to the General Counsel’s office, particularly focusing on managing the priorities and projects of the Senior Vice President, General Counsel (SVP, GC), providing administrative support, drafting and reviewing documents including contracts and corporate governance documents, and conducting legal research. The Paralegal / Legal Administrator is an integral part of the team, which is comprised of three attorneys including the SVP, GC, the Deputy General Counsel and Associate General Counsel. The position requires an ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritize deadlines, see projects through to completion and anticipate and plan for the needs and workflow of the office.
Position Responsibilities:
Paralegal
Drafts and/or assists with editing and proofreading of legal documents – including business letters, policies and procedures, meeting agendas, notes and minutes, trainings, corporate governance documents, talking points, presentations, fact sheets, and other documents.
Conducts legal research and drafts basic legal documents including memoranda and correspondence.
Prepares and reviews vendor, consultant and event contracts and GC’s office correspondence.
Maintains GC’s office filings and tracks and manages contracts.
Responsible for taking minutes during board meetings (including the coordination of law fellows to assist with the note-taking) and compiling minutes for review and approval by SVP, GC.
Responsible for maintaining corporate governance documents.
Supports special projects of the SVP, GC as they arise.
Administrative
Assists the SVP, GC in managing the priorities and projects of the office, including systematizing and maintaining electronic and paper files.
Maintains the calendar of the SVP, GC, and organizes and schedules meetings for the General Counsel team.
Supports staff of GC’s office in all administrative duties including maintaining journal and Lexis-Nexis subscriptions, reimbursements, travel arrangements, as well as scheduling meetings, tracking pro bono attorneys’ hours, ordering supplies, and providing primary administrative support to the SVP,GC.
Assists with the department’s finances, including check requests, credit card reconciliations, purchase orders, expense reports, reimbursements, and the annual budgeting process.
Assists with recruitment and management of law fellows.
Other Duties
Completes assigned other duties on behalf of the GC’s office and other departments.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) with at least five to seven years of relevant work experience required.
Excellent writing skills and ability to conduct legal research.
At a minimum 2 years paralegal experience, or administrative experience with paralegal responsibilities, in a law firm or a legal environment.
Proficient with Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs, Slides and Sheets), similar MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, remote meeting applications including Zoom, and LexisNexis/Bloomberg Law and DocuSign.
Excellent organizational skills in terms of managing project deadlines and volumes of paperwork.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing important issues.
Must be independent at times, collaborative at other times, and have the judgment to discern when to be either.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality and timely work product.
Strong professional ethics and high sensitivity in dealing with confidential information.
Personal interest and commitment to LGBTQ equality.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Paralegal / Legal Administrator provides substantive and administrative support to the General Counsel’s office, particularly focusing on managing the priorities and projects of the Senior Vice President, General Counsel (SVP, GC), providing administrative support, drafting and reviewing documents including contracts and corporate governance documents, and conducting legal research. The Paralegal / Legal Administrator is an integral part of the team, which is comprised of three attorneys including the SVP, GC, the Deputy General Counsel and Associate General Counsel. The position requires an ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritize deadlines, see projects through to completion and anticipate and plan for the needs and workflow of the office.
Position Responsibilities:
Paralegal
Drafts and/or assists with editing and proofreading of legal documents – including business letters, policies and procedures, meeting agendas, notes and minutes, trainings, corporate governance documents, talking points, presentations, fact sheets, and other documents.
Conducts legal research and drafts basic legal documents including memoranda and correspondence.
Prepares and reviews vendor, consultant and event contracts and GC’s office correspondence.
Maintains GC’s office filings and tracks and manages contracts.
Responsible for taking minutes during board meetings (including the coordination of law fellows to assist with the note-taking) and compiling minutes for review and approval by SVP, GC.
Responsible for maintaining corporate governance documents.
Supports special projects of the SVP, GC as they arise.
Administrative
Assists the SVP, GC in managing the priorities and projects of the office, including systematizing and maintaining electronic and paper files.
Maintains the calendar of the SVP, GC, and organizes and schedules meetings for the General Counsel team.
Supports staff of GC’s office in all administrative duties including maintaining journal and Lexis-Nexis subscriptions, reimbursements, travel arrangements, as well as scheduling meetings, tracking pro bono attorneys’ hours, ordering supplies, and providing primary administrative support to the SVP,GC.
Assists with the department’s finances, including check requests, credit card reconciliations, purchase orders, expense reports, reimbursements, and the annual budgeting process.
Assists with recruitment and management of law fellows.
Other Duties
Completes assigned other duties on behalf of the GC’s office and other departments.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) with at least five to seven years of relevant work experience required.
Excellent writing skills and ability to conduct legal research.
At a minimum 2 years paralegal experience, or administrative experience with paralegal responsibilities, in a law firm or a legal environment.
Proficient with Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs, Slides and Sheets), similar MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, remote meeting applications including Zoom, and LexisNexis/Bloomberg Law and DocuSign.
Excellent organizational skills in terms of managing project deadlines and volumes of paperwork.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing important issues.
Must be independent at times, collaborative at other times, and have the judgment to discern when to be either.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality and timely work product.
Strong professional ethics and high sensitivity in dealing with confidential information.
Personal interest and commitment to LGBTQ equality.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.