Access to Justice Fellows Program Manager

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pro-rated PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lawyers Clearinghouse is seeking a part-time Access to Justice (A2J) Fellows Program Manager in the Greater Boston area. The role requires MA bar admission, collaboration with a volunteer-driven committee, and regular travel to recruitment events.

The position is hybrid with expected 21 hours per week, mainly Tue/Wed, and includes a salary range of $42,000–$48,000 with benefits such as health insurance, pro-rated PTO, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience.
• JD or licensed to practice law in MA.
• Experience assisting or working with legal services or other nonprofit organizations in pro bono coordination, volunteer support, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Work with a committee to administer yearly fellowship program by recruiting and matching new Fellows and Partner Organizations, providing support and resources to Fellows, planning and executing monthly fellowship lunches, and conducting surveys and interviews;
• Manage alumni engagement by running biannual alumni events, publishing monthly updates, and creating new volunteer opportunities for all Fellows;
• Organize, manage, and speak at opening and closing receptions for Fellows, as well as annual information sessions;
• Assist with development efforts for the program and cultivate donors by soliciting funding from Fellows and collecting fees and donations from Partner Organizations;
• Supervise a Lawyers Clearinghouse A2J Fellow and/or A2J Intern;
• Execute strategies to track, articulate, and showcase program impact; and
• Generate continued publicity and recognition for the A2J Fellows Program.
• Coordinate with Lawyers Clearinghouse Culture & Systems Manager to promote DEI goals, collect and analyze data, recruit committee members, and assist in meetings and operations.
• Track and demonstrate program impact by drafting reports and minutes, maintaining the SharePoint site and Airtable database, and preparing narratives for grant reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Partnership development

Education

JD or licensed to practice law in MA

Job description

Lawyers Clearinghouse is seeking a part-time Access to Justice (A2J) Fellows Program Manager. The A2J Fellows Program places retired judges and lawyers transitioning to retirement with legal services organizations, other nonprofits, government agencies, and courts in need of pro bono legal and program assistance and creates a lifelong learning community for Fellows.

This is a part-time, hybrid position supervised by the Executive Director. It requires regular attendance at meetings in Boston and a willingness to travel locally in Greater Boston for recruitment. There are also opportunities to travel nationally for conferences.

The program manager will regularly collaborate with a committee of dedicated volunteers, as well as Clearinghouse staff and board members. Expected schedule of 21 hours per week with regular workday hours required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The salary range is $42,000-48,000, commensurate with experience.

Lawyers Clearinghouse offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, pro-rated PTO, and a retirement plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a committee to administer yearly fellowship program by recruiting and matching new Fellows and Partner Organizations, providing support and resources to Fellows, planning and executing monthly fellowship lunches, and conducting surveys and interviews;
• Manage alumni engagement by running biannual alumni events, publishing monthly updates, and creating new volunteer opportunities for all Fellows;
• Organize, manage, and speak at opening and closing receptions for Fellows, as well as annual information sessions;
• Assist with development efforts for the program and cultivate donors by soliciting funding from Fellows and collecting fees and donations from Partner Organizations;
• Supervise a Lawyers Clearinghouse A2J Fellow and/or A2J Intern;
• Execute strategies to track, articulate, and showcase program impact; and
• Generate continued publicity and recognition for the A2J Fellows Program.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the A2J Fellows Program

• Coordinate with Lawyers Clearinghouse Culture & Systems Manager to (i) promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; (ii) set and accomplish annual DEI goals for the A2J Fellows Program; (iii) collect and analyze data about projects; and (iv) recruit members of the A2J Committee, co-facilitate meetings, and ask committee members for guidance on A2J Fellows Program meetings and operations.

Data Management and Reporting

• Track and demonstrate program impact by (i) drafting program reports and minutes for board meetings; (ii) maintaining the program SharePoint site and Airtable database; and (iii) collecting and configuring data and program narratives for grant reports and applications.

Staff and Board Engagement

• Staff and co-manage the A2J Committee with the Committee Chair, schedule meetings, and create agendas;
• Work closely with the Clearinghouse Board of Directors and the A2J Committee to set goals and priorities; and
• Attend weekly virtual staff meetings, six yearly board meetings, the annual DEI retreat held in the spring, and the Annual Meeting each September.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of work experience
• JD or licensed to practice law in MA
• Experience assisting or working with legal services, or other nonprofit organizations in pro bono coordination, volunteer support, or project management
• Passion for increasing access to justice in Massachusetts
• Familiarity with private law firm and corporate pro bono culture
• Ability to build and sustain productive partnerships with volunteers, nonprofits, law firms, and funders
• Excellent project management, communication, and presentation skills
• Attentive to systems and willing to ask questions
• Well-organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, and familiar with Boston and surrounding communities
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Works independently and creatively, and as a member of a small team
• Proficiency in languages other than English is a plus

We understand that not everyone will possess 100% of the listed qualifications, but we recommend you apply if you feel you are a good fit for this position.