What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Coordinator Paralegal position at Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farmworkers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, tax advocacy, and more-at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at www.FRLS.org.
We are looking for a hard-working outreach coordinator to join our organization. The Community Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing the most up-to-date education and information on various FRLS legal services. As a Community Outreach Paralegal, you will be the main point of contact between the organization and the broader community.
This involves creating newsletters, promoting our initiatives on social media, helping community members with program enrollment, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in the community, and coordinating internal and external information sharing.
Our ideal candidate is a motivated, passionate individual who shares our values and believes in our mission, has strong interpersonal skills, is a great communicator, and has 3 years of experience developing and implementing community outreach programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, faith-based entities, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
- Prepare an annual calendar for community outreach activities.
- Establish new and nurture old relationships with collaborative partners.
- Schedule regular outreach exhibitions in the community designed to educate employees on community responsibility.
- Schedule legal clinics in collaboration with community partners.
- Teach classes on basic legal topics, such as our federal tax system and housing rights and benefits.
- Prepare accurate records and reports on outreach goals.
- Contact community organizations serving low-income communities and FRLS's target populations, explaining the mission and services.
- Meet regularly with outreach project partners to give updates and plan outreach.
- Conduct phone intakes
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements :
Education and Qualifications
Salary and Benefits :
The starting salary for this position is $38,500, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. FRLS offers a very generous benefits package that includes 403(b) with employer-paid contribution; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays). FRLS Paralegals operate in an in-office environment, requiring work in their assigned office five days a week.
Salary : $38,500
