Pro Bono Training Coordinator Temporary
(Temporary: Two Years)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Work closely with the California Pro Bono Training Institute Leadership Team and Program Associate (hosted at OneJustice) to develop efficient systems and protocols for the California Pro Bono Training Institute;
- Develop “best practices” for substantive pro bono trainings by working with adult learning experts and other training professionals;
- Guide, mentor, and/or otherwise assist substantive experts in the creation and execution of pro bono trainings;
- Serve as primary staff to coordinate with and get feedback from all California Pro Bono Training Institute partners and pro bono stakeholders to ensure quality and efficiency of program;
- Recruit and coordinate the orientation and training of trainers and help develop pro bono trainings;
- Work with California Pro Bono Training Institute administrative assistant to coordinate logistics of webinar trainings, physical trainings, CLE paperwork, and online website;
- Provide supportive services in response to trainers needs in relation to the trainings;
- Develop, conduct and manage surveys of trainers, trainees and substantive trainings;
- Ensure that the California Pro Bono Training Institute meets its grant deliverables and goals;
- Write status reports and evaluations for two year project;
- Masters Degree or JD preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in teaching, training, supervising, or mentoring others.
- Background or broad experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, survey design, statistical analysis, data assessment and maintenance.
- Basic understanding the pro bono “systems” in California (i.e., the manner in which private law attorneys are connected to low-income clients).
- Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferred
- Enthusiasm for innovation and expansion of social or legal services for low-income Californians.
- Demonstrated experience as a self-starter, with a history of independently managing multiple projects.
- Must possess skills necessary to efficiently plan and implement activities within policies and procedures; maintain positive working relationship; respect rights of others; demonstrate initiative and accept accountability; effectively manage time and communicate and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff at all levels of the Foundation.
- Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, communication and oral presentation skills; ability to advocate persuasively for the program’s mission.
- Computer literate; knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Knowledge of GoToMeeting and basic web based applications preferred.
- Should be accessible for meetings before and after normal work hours as necessary.
HOW TO APPLY – Please respond by submitting cover letter, resume, the names of three professional references, and salary requirement to: Diane Talamantez, Director of Administrative and Human Resources Services, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, jobs@lafla.org. Only applications submitted via email will be accepted.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - A one year probationary period will be required.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability.