Project Coordinator, Survivors Employed

About Legal Momentum: As the nation’s longest-serving women’s civil rights organization, Legal Momentum uses the law to advance gender equality—focusing on gender-based violence, economic and workplace rights, educational equity, and reproductive justice. For over five decades, we’ve driven change through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and educational initiatives that expand protections and inform individuals of their rights.

About the Project Coordinator position: Legal Momentum is hiring a Project Coordinator to support the Legal Department in achieving Survivors Employed programmatic goals. The Project Coordinator will provide administrative and programmatic support and manage grant-related obligations for our Survivors Employed project, which assists survivors of gender-based violence with employment related matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong, demonstrated commitment to gender equality and women’s rights, along with an understanding of nonprofit operations. We’re seeking someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in our New York City office and follows a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of two in-office days per week, including Tuesdays.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Survivors Employed project which assists survivors of gender-based violence with discrimination claims, including:
  • coordinating intake and the Provider Network, handling referrals, providing administrative support, interacting with agencies, and providing litigation support.
  • Managing inquiries and referrals from program partners and liaising with partners and clients
• Manage state and federal grant funding reporting and compliance, including programmatic reporting and financial obligations.
• Provide support for grant applications and renewals .
• Draft activity/progress reports for board of directors, funders and others.
• Assisting with outreach efforts.
• Assist with new resources and maintain Legal Dept records including case dockets, subject matter files and library.
• Other tasks as assigned which further the Legal Dept and organization’s mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and at least two years’ work experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Highly organized and able to manage a multitude of diverse tasks with attention to deadlines and detail.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms. Experience with Drupal, Adobe InDesign and/or Canva a plus.
• Experience with grant management, compliance and reporting, including experience with grant portals (like JustGrants, SFS, etc.)
• Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in internet research; familiarity with Lexis/Westlaw legal research a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with people from a broad range of backgrounds and people who have experienced trauma.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and dedication to women’s rights and gender equality issues and public interest organizations.

LM offers a comprehensive package of health and paid leave benefits.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.