Temporary Story Project Coordinator

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc•St. Louis, MO

8d•$24 - $36

About The Position

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) seeks a part-time, temporary Story Project Coordinator for a one-year project running from November 2027 through October 2028. The role is based within Health & Welfare Programs and is scheduled for 20 hours per week. The coordinator will help document and amplify the effects of HR1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on safety-net programs such as Medicaid and SNAP, including anticipated effects on food security and health insurance coverage. The project will collect data and personal testimonies through several channels, including a public-facing survey, LSEM clients, service providers in LSEM’s network, and community events. The coordinator will manage story collection, organize and qualitatively code information, identify outreach priorities, and help individuals share their experiences. The role also involves coordinating with community partners and coalition members, supporting community education and outreach, and working with legal aid organizations to publicize the project and identify potential participants. The position is temporary and is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Experience with qualitative data research through employment, education, or a combination.
Ability to set priorities, plan, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to relate well to low-income clients and collaborate with diverse community stakeholders.
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, or ability to learn basic HR1 changes quickly and explain them accurately.
Strong communication skills, work ethic, flexibility, and teamwork.
Strong writing ability.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel locally to events and partner sites, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Openness to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of different qualitative coding methodologies.
One to two years of experience conducting interviews or listening-based intake with people in difficult circumstances, such as through casework, social work, community health work, or oral history.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest work or legal services for the poor.
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
Familiarity with case management software.
A bachelor’s degree in anthropology, sociology, social work, or a similar field, as one possible way to meet the qualitative research experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage the story collection project, including survey design and distribution.
Organize data into categories such as demographics, geographic location, and benefits impacted.
Conduct qualitative coding of data so it can be used to develop meaningful narratives.
Determine which partner organizations, events, and outreach channels to prioritize.
Contact individuals interested in sharing their experiences, listen to them, and help put their stories into words for the HR1 impact project.
Design a system for reviewing LSEM’s internal clients for potential follow-up.
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations and Cover Missouri Coalition members.
Assist with community education, information fairs, and outreach clinics.
Collaborate with community partners and other legal aid organizations to publicize the project and identify individuals interested in sharing their experiences.
Perform other related duties as required.