Part- Time Temporary CAP Programs Assistant

About the role

LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP) is a leading civil rights and social justice organization founded in 1972. The Cesar A. Perales (CAP) Leadership Institute at LJP, sponsored by Nixon Peabody LLP, focuses on increasing the Latinx pipeline to law school, fostering civil rights awareness, and engaging youth in social justice movements. The CAP Leadership Institute is seeking a temporary assistant to support programming and event planning for up to 9 months, with a schedule of up to 19 hours per week. The position involves collaborating with staff and community partners to plan CAP events and conduct research, with a focus on the Latina PWR for Leadership programming.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and provide comprehensive support for education pipeline programmatic events, including handling event logistics such as:
• Participating in internal team planning to finalize event content and run of show
• Calendaring, scheduling, and preparing communications with event panelists, presenters, honorees, sponsors, participants, and program hosts
• Coordinating and facilitating registration and check-in processes and tools
• Researching and presenting event venue options, procuring venue proposals, ensuring completion of contracts, and coordinating space needs
• Handling day-of event coordination
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues
• Design flyers using graphic design systems like Canva
• Work with CAP Leadership Institute staff and community partners to plan CAP events and conduct general programming research
• Be involved in all stages of planning and developing CAP educational programming
• Complete department-specific projects as assigned

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with subject areas related to LJP’s mission and goals and commitment to civil rights and the mission of the organization
• Ability to listen and communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with diverse audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is a plus
• Non-profit experience is a plus
• Experience working in racial justice organizations is a plus

Job Requirements

• Proficiency with event, program, and/or development tools, software, and CRMs, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, DonorPerfect, or similar programs
• Experience using Adobe and Canva or similar graphic design programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program related to the work of the organization and/or a minimum of 1–2 years’ experience organizing events and/or webinars
• Strong ability to multitask, collaborate, and respond quickly, appropriately, and with precision
• Ability to perform duties with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with initiative to meet organizational goals

Job Specific Information

• This is a temporary position for a period not to exceed 9 months with a time commitment of up to 19 hours per week
• Weekends or evenings may be required as needed
• The hourly rate for this position starts at $25 per hour
• LJP staff works in a hybrid model with 60% flexible remote work