Legal & Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal & Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator to support two core volunteer initiatives: our Justice Lab: Immigration Project and our Postcard Writing Project. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in logistics, has legal literacy, enjoys working with volunteers, and is motivated by advancing civil rights and justice through coordinated advocacy efforts. The Coordinator will manage scheduling, routing, communications with volunteers, and execution for both projects, ensuring volunteers are supported, materials are delivered on time, and projects run smoothly from start to finish.
Requirements
- Legal literacy strongly preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple moving parts and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Comfort working with volunteers and coordinating across teams
- Interest in civil rights, legal advocacy, or social justice work
Nice To Haves
- Experience with volunteer coordination, legal support, or advocacy campaigns is a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all logistics for volunteer legal habeas work, including managing intake, scheduling , routing of cases, and tracking assignments
- Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers participating in the project
- Manage client intake , volunteer intake, and client distribution
- Manage project materials in coordination with ACLU of Louisiana staff, including volunteer handbook, google forms, and tracking documents
- Maintain accurate records of volunteer participation and project progress, including confidentiality forms and confidential materials
- Maintain accurate records of individuals and attorneys seeking assistance and volunteer follow-up, case progress, and resolution
- Identify and proactively resolve logistical issues to keep work moving efficiently
- Collect necessary volunteer and case specific data for reporting purposes as identified by ACLU staff
- Plan and coordinate logistics for postcard writing campaigns, including timelines, materials, and coordination with local businesses
- Support the execution of postcard events (virtual or in-person), ensuring volunteers have clear instructions and resources
- Track participation and outcomes related to postcard campaigns
- Coordinate with internal staff to align messaging, deadlines, and advocacy goals
- Plan and host one public-facing presentation per quarter, either in person or as a webinar
- Coordinate logistics such as scheduling, registration, materials, and technology needs
- Collaborate with internal staff to identify topics, speakers, and messaging
- Support promotion and follow-up to maximize attendance and engagement
- Communicate clearly and consistently with volunteers and internal staff
- Maintain organized systems for tracking logistics, timelines, and deliverables
- Provide regular updates on project status and flag any challenges or needs
- Support continuous improvement of volunteer processes and workflows
- Will perform tasks as assigned by department Directors as requested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
