Program Coordinator, Lawyers Network

Job Title: Program Coordinator, Lawyers Network

Department: US Programs, Lawyers Network

Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights around the world. With offices in New York City, New York; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; Geneva, Switzerland; and Washington, D.C., the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 230+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center's human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work. This has powered the Center's exceptional growth to an operating budget of over $50 million and won the respect of law firms in countries around the world, with an additional $29 million annually of donated legal services, representing the work of countless lawyers from more than 46 countries.

The Center's Strategic Plan sets a high mark for impact: By 2030, half of the world's population will be living under stronger protections for reproductive rights than they are today. The Center has a track record of success to back up this ambitious goal. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has transformed how reproductive rights are understood and applied by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We have won groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies. Additionally, the Center has led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights and has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in more than 65 countries and counting.

The Role: The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of the Lawyers Network and works closely with other team members to ensure the effective day-to-day operations of the Lawyers Network and contribute to the success of the Center's long term strategic goals. The Program Coordinator will work closely with members of the Lawyers Network Team on work planning, project management, cross-department collaboration, and outreach to external partners in support of the Network's programmatic priorities and activities. The Program Coordinator will also lead the Lawyers Network Law School Pipeline Program, which seeks to engage law students through student organizations in order to foster a better understanding of reproductive rights and provide opportunities for engagement.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and maintaining tracking, monitoring and evaluation systems of all Lawyers Network activities, as well as overseeing its contact management system. The Program Coordinator will also oversee the administration of the Center's voluntary bar membership program and provide administrative support to the Lawyers Network Director and general administrative support to the Lawyers Network team as needed.

This role can be based in the New York City or Washington D.C. office in a hybrid model of 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home. Covid-19 Vaccination is required for all U.S.-based employees of the Center.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and monitoring of the Network's annual budget;
• Developing systems to track, monitor and evaluate Lawyers Network activities and campaigns (to support organization objectives);
• Oversee the Network's contact management system;
• Work closely with the Director to develop, monitor and support the annual workplans, and assist with institutional and donor reporting;
• Coordinate, internal and external Lawyers Network meetings and other day-to-day logistical as needed;
• Determines departmental needs and manages content on the team's SharePoint site, including program tracking tools, materials, resources, and records;
• Develop and implement the Law School Program, including outreach and engagement to increase education and advocacy opportunities, as well as coordinate the participation of Center staff in law student programs;
• Oversee event and program logistics, including coordination of venue, speaker travel, on-site materials and technology;
• Manage the Center's voluntary bar association membership program, and coordinate staff participation in bar association conferences and events throughout the fiscal year as defined by organization strategic objectives;
• Serve as liaison to other Center departments, including U.S Program teams, Global, IT, HR and Finance;
• Provide support to the director, including scheduling, travel, expense reports, and annual work planning;
• Lead and manage the Lawyers Network technology, including its web-page, teleconference tools (Zoom, Go To Webinar/ Go To Meeting), email campaign tools (MailChimp), CRM system (Sales Force);
• Recruit, hire, on-board, and supervise college intern(s);
• Work closely with team members across the Center to develop CLE programs, presentation materials, and other program products as needed;
• Oversee the execution of email campaigns for all Lawyers Network initiatives, including contact lists, message content, dissemination and tracking through marketing automation platforms;
• Participate in Center working group(s) as needed.

Qualifications:

• University Degree (baccalaureate or higher) in relevant field;
• 5+ years of relevant work experience;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
• Experience with project management and able to prioritize, multi-task, and handle multiple projects in fast-paced situations and in a flexible and professional manner;
• Experience with CRMs, marketing automation platforms and video conference communication tools;
• Experience with budgeting and work planning;
• Experience with developing implementation plans for outreach campaigns;
• Diplomatic, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and works well both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment;
• Self-directed and productive with a sense of urgency; ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines;
• Event planning experience;
• Experience with zoom Microsoft Teams and/or Go To Webinar;
• Professional and polished, with an engaging personality; confident to be a "face" of the Lawyers Network.

Don't meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives.
• Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan.
• Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams.
• Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way.

Work Competencies:

• Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
• Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization.
• Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner's needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization.

Compensation: This position's annual salary is $68,000. This salary is reflective of a position based in New York City. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment, if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.

Benefits:

• Health: The Center pays up to 95%* of the premium for a comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility. The Center also offers Dental and Vision coverage. (* % may differ in various countries)
• Flexibility: The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, allowing staff to work 3 days in the office and work 2 days from home
• Well-being: The Center offers resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical and community well-being. The Center offers generous leave including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave. We are also closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend time with their loved ones.
• Growth: You will be working with and learning from some of the top legal and operational minds, all passionate about the mission of advancing reproductive rights around the world. You will also be eligible for a stipend to use towards professional growth.
• Global: You will get a front-row seat to update on the fight for reproductive rights in the global space. You will also have access to Employee Resource Groups to connect to colleagues that share similar interests/backgrounds/views.
• Investment: After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5%* of your annual salary to a 401(k) (* only applicable in US and Kenya)

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all communities to apply. If you are excited about this role and unsure about whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you face an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process please let us know by contacting talent@reprorights.org. We will work with you to provide the accommodation that works best for you.

To learn more about the Center's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please visit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Center for Reproductive Rights

Learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to www.reproductiverights.org

FLSA Exempt Status: This is an exempt position.

Union Status: This position will be part of the CRR Union, a shop within Local 2110 United Auto Workers—Technical, Office, and Professional Workers Union.

How to Apply: Please complete the application below to apply. A cover letter and resume must be included in your application. Please include these application materials as attachments.

Please note that all genuine Center openings must be applied through the Center website. The Center does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process (application, interviews, or selection). Nor does it request any medical examinations or bank account information as part of this process. If someone contacts, you on behalf of the Center requesting payment for your application please notify talent@reprorights.org before taking any further action.

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you face an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process please let us know by contacting talent@reprorights.org. We will work with you to provide the accommodation that works best for you.

Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Center policy on visa sponsorship for US based positions: Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by The Center for Reproductive Rights.

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