The Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC) is a faith-based non-profit charitable organization (501c3) that provides full civil legal representation for family law immigration law and limited civil matters. Our mission is to seek justice for people who are struggling with poverty and oppression in a way that affirms their dignity and strengthens their capacity to positively direct their own lives.
As a member of the JAMLAC team this position will support the work of JAMLAC by executing the organizations events and assisting with other development tasks.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of the small gatherings and large events to achieve service and revenue goals and long-term growth plans.
Large Fundraising Events:Coordinate and execute all aspects of fundraising events. Attend all or most events as needed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Oversee event logistics: secure venue acquire auction items coordinate décor beverage service rentals signage event setup and more.
- Manage guest relations: design and mail invitations promote events online/website manage RSVPs and registration coordinate sponsor tables and ensure guests are entered into the database.
- Engage volunteers: collaborate with the Pro Bono Coordinator to effectively utilize volunteers.
- Support event messaging: work with sponsors speakers communication director and hosts to ensure consistent communication and branding.
- Create event programming and speeches: Partner with development staff and leadership to create themes/message and order awards if needed
- Secure event sponsors and ensure appropriate recognition and stewardship.
- Maintain event budgets: monitor expenses and track progress toward revenue goals.
- Handle preevent and dayof tasks: order supplies request invoice payments communicate with vendors and caterers coordinate food and beverages prepare signage and brochures manage tablecloths and other materials.
- Manage postevent followup: send inkind and donation receipts clean and store event materials distribute auction items to winners make thankyou calls and enter guests into the CRM.
Smaller Events and Gatherings:Smaller gatherings and events include but are not limited to: breakfasts coffee gatherings tours educational speakers womens lunches immigration gatherings/webinars volunteer and donor appreciation events corporate luncheons staff lunches/events and other as include:- Oversee logistics for small events including venue coordination catering beverages rentals décor registration and virtual meeting links.
- Communicate with staff and constituents regarding upcoming gatherings and event details.
- Promote events across various platforms and personally invite key constituents.
- Utilize and manage volunteers as needed for event support.
- Provide administrative assistance for speakers guests and presenters.
- Create event flyers and communication materials as needed.
- Follow up: send follow up communication add guest to CRM etc.
Secondary Responsibilities
Donor Tasks & Fundraising- Participate in donor appreciation calls and thank you notes.
- Assist with mailings when needed
- Assist in coordinating meetings with donors/volunteers/businesses.
- Help maintain donor database system including adding new donors donor notes and contact information updates.
- Network within the community to identify potential strategic partnerships and build awareness of JAMLAC.
- Identify segments of current and potential donors to be targeted for special events
- Contribute to JAMLACs communication strategy: e-newsletters social media content events announcements sponsors and business partners; donor appreciation messages; and other posts as needed.
- Assist with development interns and volunteers.
- Provide administrative assistance as needed.
- Effectively communicate the mission and vision of JAMLAC through a variety of communication means.
- Inspire a philosophy of transformational giving and a culture of generosity.
Qualifications- 2 years of experience with planning and executing events including coordinating large fundraisers.
- Very organized and detail oriented
- Meets deadlines and can coordinate and track calendars and timelines.
- Excellent computer skills and familiar with database input
- Non-Profit development/communication experience preferred
- Can manage multiple projects is self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; High level of professionalism
- Seeks to uphold JAMLACs value to seek justice love mercy walk humbly
The JAMLAC Events Coordinator reports to the JAMLAC Director of Development. Job tasks can be added to or subtracted from the above lists at the discretion of JAMLAC.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) salaried position but we will consider part-time applicants. The salary range is $50000 to $60000 for full-time depending on education and experience. We provide a generous benefits package for full-time employees including:- 75% contribution toward Medical Insurance premiums for employees and dependents along with a generous monthly Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
- A monthly stipend of $500/month for individuals and $1000 for employees with dependents (if Medical Insurance is waived)
- Access to optional group Vision and Dental Benefits
- 401K savings plan with annual employer contribution available after one year of employment
- Generous Vacation Time and Sick Leave plus over 14 paid holidays and December holiday closure at full pay
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules
- Emphasis on self-care and well-being including additional time off for self-care and reimbursement for therapy sessions
Required Experience:
Manager
The Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC) is a faith-based non-profit charitable organization (501c3) that provides full civil legal representation for family law immigration law and limited civil matters. Our mission is to seek justice for people who are struggling with poverty and oppression...
The Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC) is a faith-based non-profit charitable organization (501c3) that provides full civil legal representation for family law immigration law and limited civil matters. Our mission is to seek justice for people who are struggling with poverty and oppression in a way that affirms their dignity and strengthens their capacity to positively direct their own lives.
As a member of the JAMLAC team this position will support the work of JAMLAC by executing the organizations events and assisting with other development tasks.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of the small gatherings and large events to achieve service and revenue goals and long-term growth plans.
Large Fundraising Events:Coordinate and execute all aspects of fundraising events. Attend all or most events as needed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Oversee event logistics: secure venue acquire auction items coordinate décor beverage service rentals signage event setup and more.
- Manage guest relations: design and mail invitations promote events online/website manage RSVPs and registration coordinate sponsor tables and ensure guests are entered into the database.
- Engage volunteers: collaborate with the Pro Bono Coordinator to effectively utilize volunteers.
- Support event messaging: work with sponsors speakers communication director and hosts to ensure consistent communication and branding.
- Create event programming and speeches: Partner with development staff and leadership to create themes/message and order awards if needed
- Secure event sponsors and ensure appropriate recognition and stewardship.
- Maintain event budgets: monitor expenses and track progress toward revenue goals.
- Handle preevent and dayof tasks: order supplies request invoice payments communicate with vendors and caterers coordinate food and beverages prepare signage and brochures manage tablecloths and other materials.
- Manage postevent followup: send inkind and donation receipts clean and store event materials distribute auction items to winners make thankyou calls and enter guests into the CRM.
Smaller Events and Gatherings:Smaller gatherings and events include but are not limited to: breakfasts coffee gatherings tours educational speakers womens lunches immigration gatherings/webinars volunteer and donor appreciation events corporate luncheons staff lunches/events and other as include:- Oversee logistics for small events including venue coordination catering beverages rentals décor registration and virtual meeting links.
- Communicate with staff and constituents regarding upcoming gatherings and event details.
- Promote events across various platforms and personally invite key constituents.
- Utilize and manage volunteers as needed for event support.
- Provide administrative assistance for speakers guests and presenters.
- Create event flyers and communication materials as needed.
- Follow up: send follow up communication add guest to CRM etc.
Secondary Responsibilities
Donor Tasks & Fundraising- Participate in donor appreciation calls and thank you notes.
- Assist with mailings when needed
- Assist in coordinating meetings with donors/volunteers/businesses.
- Help maintain donor database system including adding new donors donor notes and contact information updates.
- Network within the community to identify potential strategic partnerships and build awareness of JAMLAC.
- Identify segments of current and potential donors to be targeted for special events
- Contribute to JAMLACs communication strategy: e-newsletters social media content events announcements sponsors and business partners; donor appreciation messages; and other posts as needed.
- Assist with development interns and volunteers.
- Provide administrative assistance as needed.
- Effectively communicate the mission and vision of JAMLAC through a variety of communication means.
- Inspire a philosophy of transformational giving and a culture of generosity.
Qualifications- 2 years of experience with planning and executing events including coordinating large fundraisers.
- Very organized and detail oriented
- Meets deadlines and can coordinate and track calendars and timelines.
- Excellent computer skills and familiar with database input
- Non-Profit development/communication experience preferred
- Can manage multiple projects is self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; High level of professionalism
- Seeks to uphold JAMLACs value to seek justice love mercy walk humbly
The JAMLAC Events Coordinator reports to the JAMLAC Director of Development. Job tasks can be added to or subtracted from the above lists at the discretion of JAMLAC.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) salaried position but we will consider part-time applicants. The salary range is $50000 to $60000 for full-time depending on education and experience. We provide a generous benefits package for full-time employees including:- 75% contribution toward Medical Insurance premiums for employees and dependents along with a generous monthly Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
- A monthly stipend of $500/month for individuals and $1000 for employees with dependents (if Medical Insurance is waived)
- Access to optional group Vision and Dental Benefits
- 401K savings plan with annual employer contribution available after one year of employment
- Generous Vacation Time and Sick Leave plus over 14 paid holidays and December holiday closure at full pay
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules
- Emphasis on self-care and well-being including additional time off for self-care and reimbursement for therapy sessions
Required Experience:
Manager
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