You: A detail oriented quick-thinking events professional who wants to design experiences that raise awareness and inspire support for important constitutional issues. You enjoy coordinating complex projects across the finish line and are an expert at channeling your creativity and determination into tangible projects like events. In short you are confident you are relentless you elevate others and you are a freedom fighterthe core values of Pacific Legal Foundation.
Them: Bureaucrats city councils mayors governors and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. Theres a lot of government overreach out there and its backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately like all lumbering giants abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly take calculated risks have each others backs and are confident in and passionate for the causethe very sort of swashbucklers we employ in spades here at PLF.
Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nations first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the U.S. Supreme Court with 18 victories out of 20 cases heard by the Court. We also have nearly two hundred active cases across the nation.
We are a next-generation public interest law firm. What does next generation mean for a legal nonprofit It means we arent interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.
This role is ideal for someone with:
At least two years of event planning or professional experience directly related to the responsibilities of the role (i.e. in a customer-focused industry). Internship experience qualifies.
Experience managing complex projects involving both internal and external stakeholders.
A propensity for offering solutions and asking questions rather than remaining idle.
An ability to multi-task and pay attention to details in an intense and highly visible work setting.
A self-starters mentality and a can-do attitude that thrives under pressure.
A team-oriented customer service mindsetready and willing to assist others.
Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office suite preferred.
Day to day heres what youll do:
Collaborate across PLF teams to execute events ranging from webinars and networking receptions to complex multi-day seminars and conferences.
Develop and implement new ideas to level up event experiences.
Manage on-site execution to ensure events run smoothly and exceed attendee expectations.
Coordinate event materials and manage inventory.
Serve as an external-facing representative of Pacific Legal Foundation at network conferences and events.
Travel to PLF events up to 30% of the year (may include weekends).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation communications and research we battle for freedom in the nations courts and the court of public opinion.
As a national nonprofit organization PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento California; Arlington Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens Florida although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country. This role would be required to work out of the Arlington office at least twice a week.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit a rsum and cover letter. The rsum should have the usual: your professional experience as well as your academic credentials. The cover letter should explain why PLF is the place for you why you want to fight for liberty and what distinguishes you from typical applicants.