Administrative Assistant / Law Clerk Internship

Prisoner Advocacy Network is looking for a part-time in-office Administrative Assistant to support our volunteer-led project. The total obligation of hours would not exceed 16 hours per week. You will only be working with one other PAN member in a large office space, with all social distancing, sanitation and COVID-19 safety protocols diligently practiced.

Key Responsibilities of Administrative assistant:

Mail Processing and office management:

• Sort and scan mail, notify advocate and mentor of client mail on Clio
• Send mail to our incarcerated clients
• Help organize paper files and records

Optional Duties:

Fundraising Support:

• Research for funding opportunities and prepare grant applications
• Thank you notes to paper check donors with tax-deductible information
• Maintain contact with Flipcause as needed for any issues with ongoing donations
• Maintain donor management records using Airtable

Required

Strong technology skills. Experience with email and electronic communication. Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of issues related to a progressive political agenda, including: support for civil liberties, workers' rights, social justice; opposition to government repression, racism, homophobia and sexism. Self-motivated, able to implement and complete projects in a timely manner. Able to manage multiple priorities; flexible, comfortable in open office environment with many projects and activities. Able to adapt to a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Desired

Experience working with incarcerated people. Experience working with individuals in the legal profession and in legal offices. Experience working in a grassroots, membership organization.

Details for Applicants

PAN is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, disability or sexual orientation, or incarceration history. Directly impacted individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.