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Pro Bono Training Coordinator Temporary

Description: 

(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;
Requirements: 
  • 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.
To Apply: 

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.

Information

Submission Deadline: 
June 14, 2015
Organization Information: 
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
United States