Program Assistant — Public Interest & Journalism

New-York-City-Bar-Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental plans

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice at the New York City Bar Association seeks a Program Assistant for Lawyers for Reporters in a hybrid Midtown, NY setting. The role supports client intake, meeting scheduling, and data management to advance pro bono journalism initiatives.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and website tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience, preferably in a professional setting/office environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with potential clients and assisting with intake meetings and communications.
• Scheduling meetings, drafting agendas and supporting materials.
• Compiling, organizing, and creating electronic client files and KPIs.
• Preparing and sending engagement letters and project descriptions.
• Assisting in planning and executing programs and events.
• Assisting with updating website content and other communications.
• General administrative assistant work.
• Handling additional responsibilities and special projects as needed

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

2 years experience

Independence

Organization

Communication

Microsoft 365

Salesforce

Website management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 360 suite

Salesforce

Website management software

Job description

The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice at the New York City Bar Association seeks a Program Assistant for Lawyers for Reporters in a hybrid Midtown, NY setting. The role supports client intake, meeting scheduling, and data management to advance pro bono journalism initiatives.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and website tools.