Marketing & Communications Specialist, IAALS

Our Organization

IAALS the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System is a national independent research organization that innovates and advances solutions that make our civil justice system more just.

We believe justice for all must be a reality for everyone. Every day IAALS reexamines how the American civil justice system can better serve the needs of us all. Through purposeful collaboration listening and research we jumpstart the groundbreaking and achievable solutions that will clear a path to justice for everyone. Because justice for all will never be a reality if those seeking justice cannot access the system designed to deliver it.

Our Work

IAALS unique approach depends on purposeful research deep collaboration and diversity of perspective followed by evidence-based recommendations that take hold in courts and legal institutions across the country. IAALS works on solving problems with a broad view of the legal ecosystem targeting changes in the courts and in the delivery of legal services. We conduct comprehensive analysis and work with stakeholders to design solutions empower decision-makers and measure outcomes and impacts to advance an accessible and trusted legal system.

In order to innovate our civil justice system to meet todays challenges and opportunities we need to better understand the problems people face.

• Nearly half of Americans experience legal problems for which they cant find a solution.
• More than 70% of civil and family disputes in the United States include at least one side that doesnt have an attorney.
• Incomprehensive legalese limited legal support and convoluted processes make fair legal resolutions increasingly unattainable.
• Businesses routinely choose arbitration rather than using the courts jury trials are disappearing and public confidence in our legal system is low.

Our modern society with modern people and problems demands the evolution of systems created hundreds of years ago. The status quo is rigid inaccessible slow and costlyand doesnt account for the people moving through it rather than only those working within it. That is the work of IAALS.

IAALS has ongoing research projects in the areas of judicial reform civil justice reform family justice reform legal education and licensure reform and innovation in the delivery of legal services and the profession. We encourage applicants to learn more about our work at .

Position Summary

IAALS the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System is seeking an experienced and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to help shape how we connect with our audiences and grow our impact. This role supports key communications and fundraising campaigns with a focus on storytelling brand visibility and public engagement.

Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing and Public Relationsand working closely with the Director of Communications through a dotted-line relationshipthe Specialist will take the lead on content development support media relations and campaign strategy and help maintain a consistent and compelling voice across channels. The ideal candidate is a versatile and thoughtful communicator with excellent writing skills creative problem-solving abilities and a team-first attitude.

Essential Functions

• Draft press releases media advisories and other media-facing content in coordination with the Director of Marketing and PR.
• Assist with media research list building and tracking of earned media coverage.
• Develop and implement content creation across primary channelsincluding emails newsletters blogs and websiteswhile proactively identifying and implementing new and evolving platforms to expand reach.
• Manage and grow IAALS social media presence including content planning creation and analytics.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns supporting fundraising events and programmatic initiatives.
• Provide editorial support for print materials including proofreading and style guide consistency.
• Help maintain and contribute to shared editorial calendars and messaging strategy documents.
• Monitor relevant legal and policy news for content inspiration and positioning opportunities
• Support brand consistency and messaging alignment across departments
• Build and maintain communications department tracking and workflow systems in project management tracking tools to support cross-functional coordination and transparency
• Other marketing public relations and communications duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing and editing skills as well as attention to detail across digital and traditional platforms
• Experience creating and managing content for email web and social media.
• Familiarity with media relations practices including drafting press materials and conducting research.
• Organized and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative communicative and comfortable working across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Marketing Public Relations Communications or related field of study.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing public relations or communications.
• Experience creating and managing content for email web and social media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit policy or legal organization.
• Familiarity with platforms like WordPress/Drupal Canva email marketing tools and Google Analytics; experience with basic html.
• Experience working on or supporting fundraising or donor communications.
• Proficient in two or more languages.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work with a computer for an extended period of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 40 hours per week. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm although specific schedules may be established with the supervisor. On occasion there are hours required outside of the standard hours.

In accordance with the Universitys and IAALS flexible work policies this position is eligible to be considered for flexible work arrangements. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team-specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 13 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $58000-$64000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.