Project Coordinator for Justice Access Programs

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bar of Texas in Austin seeks a cooperative Project Coordinator for the Legal Access Department to help expand access to justice for low-income Texans. You will coordinate large conferences, events, and meetings, manage communications, and provide administrative support across departments.

The role requires a college degree (preferred) and at least two years of related experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with high performance.
• Spanish language ability is desirable.
• Experience with legal aid organizations or nonprofits is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for conferences and training events, including the Poverty Law Conference.
• Facilitate LAD communications and administrative support regarding activities, programs, and events.
• Assist with administrative support for the LAD Director, and for legal aid and pro bono attorneys as directed.
• Facilitate committee and stakeholder meetings as directed.
• Handle meeting logistics for LAD-related committees.
• Facilitate development and fundraising efforts of LAD as directed.
• Interface with the public via phone and email.
• Handle staff and volunteer travel arrangements.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Database software

Creative suite software

Online publication platforms

Social media tools

Job description

State Bar of Texas in Austin seeks a cooperative Project Coordinator for the Legal Access Department to help expand access to justice for low-income Texans. You will coordinate large conferences, events, and meetings, manage communications, and provide administrative support across departments.

The role requires a college degree (preferred) and at least two years of related experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.