Outreach Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build stakeholder relationships in furtherance of the targeted outreach objectives;
• Foster and grow collaborations among community organizations, grassroots organizations, service providers, and anchor institutions.
• Strategize, plan, and execute outreach, training, and media opportunities in communities in partnership with community-based entities or leaders focused on housing justice, the Tenant Right to Counsel Project and other Community Lawyering and Development priority legal areas.
• Identify larger trends and issues for community members and clients, working with MLA staff, external partners, and directly impacted residents to develop strategies informed by the values and best practices outlined by the Strategic Outreach Plan.
• Actively contribute to and participate in community-based and tenant-led meetings and activities.
• Contribute to required programmatic reporting and provide quantitative and qualitative data for evaluation of the Office/Unit’s outreach strategies.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, to initiate outreach activities, and to maintain consistent reporting about outreach plans to Community Outreach Manager.
• Demonstrated experience in applications of race equity analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking, delivering presentations, and facilitating meetings.
• Experience in or background related to relational organizing, grassroots organizing, community outreach, housing policy, and/or housing and social services agencies.
• Creativity and flexibility in solving problems and meeting challenges.
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop and maintain a variety of relationships on multiple levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting to facilitate a coordinated community response and provide holistic services to clients.
• Strong listening skills and capacity for teamwork.
• Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in managing independent projects or assignments.
• Fluency or proficiency in a language other than English.
• Experience in the non-profit legal services field.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management software, NGP VAN or other campaign software, ArcGIS or other geospatial analysis software, or visual collaboration platforms.

Benefits

• The current salary range for the paralegal position is $51,500 - $91,258.
• Paralegals will be paid in accordance with MLA’s Workers Union current salary scale, which is subject to revision annually through collective bargaining negotiations.
• Additional compensation is available for those with Bachelors’ and/or Masters’ Degrees, and for staff with foreign language competencies.
• In addition, MLA offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, three weeks of paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, a hybrid work arrangement, and more.

Additional Requirements

• Current Resume
• Letter explaining your skills and interest in the position
• References will be required at the time of the final interview

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Maryland Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective of our core values, for all employees.