Project Coordinator - CAFL

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking a person with experience in project management who is committed to justice for parents, young adults, and children to serve as Project Coordinator within its Children and Family Law Division (CAFL). The Project Coordinator will work with CAFL’s Deputy Chief Counsel to develop and oversee new programs and projects and expand existing ones to improve the quality and increase the availability of legal representation of parents, young adults, and children involved or at risk of becoming involved in the state’s family regulation/child welfare system. We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of project coordinator experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience;
Access to reliable transportation in order to attend meetings at various locations throughout the state; and,
Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
Strong writing and editorial skills;
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise considerable judgment and discretion;
Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills;
Ability to present information clearly and Able to communicate effectively with all staff within the organization and with stakeholders outside the organization;
Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope and timeline;
Ability to work independently and take initiative and to establish effective working relationships and work as a team;
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Experience with program management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;
Able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work;
Experience in organizational management, including project and data management;

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a legal setting a plus.

Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating programs and projects designed to improve the work of staff and private attorneys, including increasing the use of social workers and parent partners, multidisciplinary preventative legal advocacy programs, and initiatives to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the Family Regulation System;
Working with third-party vendors to ensure cost-effective use of funding and evaluating program performance;
Engaging with staff and other stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities, coordinating research to develop project ideas, and drafting proposals to secure support and resources for new initiatives;
Building and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and partner organizations to ensure effective collaboration and high-quality program delivery;
Coordinating and facilitating trainings and meetings;
Coordinating project-related marketing and outreach efforts, including the drafting of external materials or speaking at stakeholder meetings;
Working with internal departments, including the Office of the General Counsel and Finance, to implement contracts with third party vendors and to meet any reporting requirements for programs or projects;
Developing and maintaining systems to track project timelines, milestones, deliverables, outcomes, and communication among staff, private attorneys, vendors, and other stakeholders;
Compiling information and presenting reports to appropriate management channels on a regular basis;
Other duties as assigned.