What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations Specialist - Chicago position at Witherite Law Group?
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Description
Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.
Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.
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Position Summary:
The Community Relations Specialist will execute a wide range of tasks to support larger organizational goals that support our community partners and schools in Chicago (may also help with community initiatives in Atlanta and Dallas, as needed). This role will provide administrative, planning and content development support to the Director of Community Relations for event and partnership engagement functions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Community and promotional event marketing planning, execution, and management support.
- Task management, with demonstrated initiative in managing projects with agencies and contractors.
- Helps to maintain active relationships with various community-based, charitable, governmental, and non-profit organizations and activities in the Chicago area.
- Proactively addresses and assists in responding to community needs, gaps, and concerns as they arise in the Chicago Area.
- Handle the support of day-to-day functions of Community Relations administrative services to ensure accurate management of community development programming.
- Provide project management support for community development programs, events, and service activities.
- Performs other duties as required.
Work Experience Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in community initiative or collective impact work.
- Interaction with business leaders and community partners and exercise outstanding judgment and communication skills.
- Ability to self-lead, work with little supervision, balance multiple contending target dates. Time-management skills, project management skills, attention to detail, and organization are crucial to this position.
- Position requires passion for community development work, strong desire to maximize community impact, and strong engagement in meetings and at events.
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries and build strong partnerships with other departments within the Firm and vendors outside the Firm.
- Travel as needed
Preferred Experience
- Experience in RPA development using Automation Anywhere, UI Path, or Power Automate Desktop.\
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate (Cloud) and Logic Apps.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power Apps development.
- Certification in relevant automation tools and technologies.
Education Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college
Physical Requirements:
· Office environment and various offsite venues. Normal business hours with after-hours events as necessary to satisfactorily perform job function.
Disclaimer:
Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. Witherite Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals regardless of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, national origin, ethnic origin, military service status, or any protected class.
