Professional Development & Governance Coordinator (Temporary-to-Hire)

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary-to-hire

Hybrid work (2 days remote)

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane is seeking a Committees and Program Coordinator for a national legal association. You will support committee operations, including appointments, CLE vendor coordination, attendance and certificates, and reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience, with strong tech skills and excellent communication. The position is hybrid with two remote days per week and some travel to events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of related work experience.
• Experience with attorneys or in a professional association is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, pivot tables, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling conferences and meetings and maintain records of committees and speakers.
• Support committee appointments and assist with reporting, analysis, and surveys.
• Oversee CLE systems, attendance tracking, certificates and reporting; manage CLE communications and related expenses.
• Manage CLE operations, including records, accreditation, vendor coordination, and inquiries.
• Support program coordination, promotion, and content management (web, registration, meeting app).
• Prepare schedules, speaker materials, and presentation decks (including CLE verification slides).
• Coordinate logistics with internal teams and committee chairs (A/V and on-site).
• Produce post-meeting reports and manage speaker recognition and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Pivot tables

SharePoint

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity that blends customer service with committee support? This national legal association is seeking a professional, organized, and service-oriented individual for their Committees and Program Coordinator opening. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting committee operations, including appointment processes, partnering with CLE vendors to manage accreditation to ensure smooth and compliant experience. If you are a team player with previous experience tracking Continued Learning Education (CLE) activities, and excellent tech skills, who is personable, dependable, and always on your A-game,

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with scheduling conferences and committee meetings, maintaining accurate records of all committees and speakers’ information in internal databases.
• Support committee appointments and assist the Nominating Committee with reporting, analysis, and surveys.
• Oversee CLE systems, including submission portals, attendance tracking, certificates, and reporting, develop and distribute CLE communications (instructions, links, PINs) and reconcile related expenses.
• Manage CLE operations, including records, accreditation, vendor coordination, and inquiry response.
• Support meetings/conferences through program coordination, promotion, and content management (web, registration, meeting app).
• Prepare schedules, speaker materials, and presentation decks, including CLE verification slides.
• Coordinate logistics with internal teams and committee chairs, including A/V and on-site execution.
• Produce post-meeting reports and manage speaker recognition, including materials and gift distribution.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• This opportunity is on a temporary-to-hire basis.
• Some remote flexibility, this role is hybrid and approved to work remotely two (2) days a week.
• The organization hosts high-end events across the country, so opportunity for light travel to attend events is a plus this position offers!

What We’re Looking For:

• Educated and experienced. You currently hold a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of prior related work experience. Candidates with experience working with attorneys, or in a professional association will stand out!
• Technology expert. You have advanced knowledge of all things software, including the Microsoft Office Suite, pivot tables, and SharePoint.
• Self-starter and sharp. You are proactive and highly detail-oriented and organized, regularly taking initiative to complete tasks and multitasking with ease.
• Communication is key. You have exceptional communication skills and take pride in your customer service approach. Communicating in a professional, personable, and efficient manner will be crucial to success!

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane's success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.