Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Legal Action Chicago • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Action Chicago is seeking a part-time (60%) Administrative Assistant to support its work in policy advocacy and systemic change, focusing on issues affecting low-income families with an emphasis on racial equity. The organization partners closely with Legal Aid Chicago, the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Midwest. Legal Action Chicago has a small staff and utilizes Legal Aid Chicago for back-office functions, but has a growing need for administrative support in areas such as record-keeping, development activities, social media, events, research, and calendar maintenance. The work environment is collegial and cooperative, with a hybrid approach allowing for substantial remote work. The position has the potential to expand to full-time in the future.

Requirements

• Experience and capacity for basic computerized record-keeping and communications
• Organizational ability
• Social media skills
• Collegial, well-organized, and supportive of our mission

Nice To Haves

• Development experience
• Graphic art skills
• Language skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain the organization’s internal calendar of meetings, deadlines, registrations, contracts and subscriptions and organize corresponding records and documents
• Help to organize and conduct convenings or events
• Assist with development activities, including grant obligations, renewals, fundraising letters and records, and donor communications.
• Manage social media posting and other external communications
• Consult and work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff, interns, and volunteers
• Conduct internet and similar non-legal research
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed