Deadline to Apply: This is a fast-track hire. Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; interested and qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to submit application materials promptly.
The Opportunity: MLRI is seeking an energetic self-starter to join the Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project as a Project Coordinator. This position plays a critical role in supporting three Website Project staff members and five legal aid websites that collectively provide legal information, referrals, advocacy support and pro bono opportunities for attorneys and low income Massachusetts residents. This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of the Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about using their skills and talents to promote social justice.
About MLRI: Founded in 1968, MLRI is a nationally-recognized nonprofit poverty law and policy center. Our mission is to provide statewide advocacy and leadership that advances economic, racial, and social justice for low-income people and communities. We pursue systems change through litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, coalition building, community lawyering, and other strategies to address laws, policies and practices that harm low-income people. MLRI’s advocacy incorporates a racial equity lens and a community-driven framework that centers the voices and experiences of people with lived experience of poverty, economic, and racial injustice. MLRI is also the statewide multi-issue poverty law support center in the Massachusetts civil legal aid delivery system; our advocates provide substantive expertise and technical assistance to frontline legal aid field programs and many other providers who serve low-income people and communities in Massachusetts. Visit www.mlri.org.
About the Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project: The Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project, launched in 2005, uses technology to further access to justice. We manage five statewide websites – MassLegalHelp.org, MassLegalServices.org, MassLRF.org, MassLAO.org and MassProBono.org – that provide legal information and resources to low-income people, and a wide network of legal aid and other providers who serve low-income people, and connect private attorneys seeking volunteer opportunities with civil legal aid programs. The Websites Project is housed at and managed by MLRI.
Core Responsibilities:
This position provides wide-ranging administrative and program support to the Websites Project, including but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Salary and Benefits:
Location:
MLRI is located in Boston, Massachusetts. We have a hybrid work environment.
How to Apply:
Please email a cover letter outlining experience and qualifications and a resume to humanresources@mlri.org, with “Website Project Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
MLRI is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We believe that having a staff, board, and volunteers with diverse personal and professional backgrounds and lived experience enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, immigrants, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with lived experience of poverty, and people from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
May 15, 2024
Deadline to Apply: This is a fast-track hire. Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; interested and qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to submit application materials…
MLRI provides a very generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan including a 3% employer contribution after a vesting period of 6 months, as well as vacation, holiday, and family leave.
MLRI provides a very generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan including a 3% employer contribution after a vesting…
English proficiency.
English proficiency.