Outreach Coordinator

Are you passionate about justice and equity? Do you want to use your skills to empower vulnerable people in your community? Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS) is seeking to fill a full-time outreach and education coordinator position. The position is based in our St. Paul Midway office location. The ideal candidate will be flexible, as the duties and responsibilities of this position may change as needs arise.

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

SMRLS is a non-profit law firm which receives federal, state, local, public, and private funding to provide free legal help to low income and elderly people who reside in 33 counties of southern Minnesota. As Minnesota’s oldest legal aid program (founded in 1909), SMRLS has established a tradition of partnership with the private bar, a bi-partisan Legislature, the Minnesota Supreme Court and other Minnesota Legal Services Coalition programs in providing access to justice. SMRLS has an experienced, dynamic staff of 50 attorneys, 39 additional staff and 600 volunteer attorneys to provide legal assistance to over 200,000 eligible persons.

SMRLS is a client-centered organization which is committed to its Mission of providing a full range of high quality legal services, in a respectful manner which enable clients to: enforce their legal rights; maintain freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness and abuse; and empower persons and ensure equal opportunity, thus, helping persons to help themselves and become economically self-reliant, to the extent their individual abilities and circumstances permit. SMRLS values, welcomes and promotes diversity in all aspects of its work. SMRLS has adopted Practice Standards and Guiding Principles to accomplish its Mission and has established case priorities which govern the types of cases which will be accepted for representation.

SMRLS values, welcomes and promotes diversity in all aspects of its work. SMRLS serves clients from a wide range of backgrounds. SMRLS has adopted a Racial Justice policy to guide the firm’s work towards racial equality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate and perform general community outreach and education throughout the metro and southeastern Minnesota regarding educational presentations and Hub legal services.

· Assist with SMRLS mobile law office (Justice Bus) outreach efforts.

· Cultivate relationships with agencies and organizations who serve SMRLS’ clients and communities.

· Work with other agencies and organizations to assist in the referral of individuals in need of legal assistance.

· Attend regular New American’s Hub and appropriate subcommittee meetings.

· Assist in the development of educational materials and language specific materials as needed.

· Support legal work related to community lawyering opportunities including investigation and case development. Conduct client intake and eligibility determinations.

· Participate in team and firmwide meetings and report on progress.

· Work with leadership and development to promote SMRLS’ outreach and reputation.

· Handle other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A strong connection to the community and prior involvement in community and partnership work is preferred.

· Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and persons of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

· Assist with intake and office support duties as assigned.

· Excellent communication skills, ability to work positively and constructively with others in a team setting, good judgment, and the ability to work hard, independently, efficiently, and under pressure.

· Demonstrated ability to be resourceful, analyze problems, and propose problem-solving solutions.

· Basic computer competence and general office skills.

· Applicants must be willing and able to travel to outreach/education activities and other SMRLS-required activities throughout SMRLS’ service area.

· Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

· Ability to work flexible hours when needed, including occasional evenings and/or weekends during busy outreach periods.

· Applicant will be asked to join SMRLS Union.

SALARY:

$50,656 DOE, according to scale

APPLICATIONS:

To apply, submit the following materials via SMRLS’ online application portal or via email to eli.kantt@smrls.org:

· Cover letter which summarizes qualifications, skills and experience

· Resume

· Names and contact information for three professional references

SMRLS IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WORKERS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, DISABILITY OR OTHER PROTECTED CLASS STATUS. SMRLS IS COMMITTED TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE,

AND LOCAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,656.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55101

Salary : $50,656