Remote, Part-Time Program and Fundraising Associate (20 hours/week)

The John Paul Stevens Foundation is seeking a remote (California-based) part-time (20 hours/week) Program and Fundraising Associate to support the Foundation and John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship program, primarily with administrative duties and communications, which include the following:

• Communications: Draft content and design articles, e-newsletter, and social media postings for the Foundation’s website and on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter) using programs such as Canva and Hootsuite; support donor stewardship communications including pledge fulfillment and donation requests. Experience with website management is a plus.
• Database Management: Maintain Fellowship database and relations, which includes 1000+ Fellows, and donor database, Bloomerang. Maintain accurate Fellow and donor records.
• Logistical Support for Virtual and In-Person Events (mostly virtual, some in-person): Set up and administer Zoom meetings, trainings, and webinars, including break-out rooms; Logistics and event planning for virtual and occasional in-person fundraising and Fellowship activities (e.g. fundraising and networking events, etc.).
• Program Grant-Making and Strategic Planning Support, as determined in consultation with the Program Director and/or Executive Director.
• Research, Writing, and Analysis: Conduct program-related research, writing, analysis, and creation of evaluation forms for various stakeholders (e.g. law students, Fellowship alumni, Board members, and donors).

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in supporting public interest law students, building relationships and fostering community and networking (namely among law students, alumni of the Fellowship program, and program-affiliated law schools and nonprofits), furthering the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, working with a small team as part of a nimble and dynamic organization, and the following skills and experience:

Required Qualifications

• An equity mindset (awareness of the inequities that exist at multiple levels from the personal to the systemic) and demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated significant self-motivation, ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Organized, reliable, and efficient, ability to prioritize and move multiple projects/activities forward at the same time, open to learning new things, and creative and innovative approach to improving office systems.
• Strong work ethic and impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong communications skills, including ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.
• Ability to think strategically and to work collaboratively with others, including building internal and external relationships.
• Trustworthiness with sensitive and/or confidential personnel, financial, and case information.
• Tech-savvy with working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and a wide range of web and database software (Google,  Canva, Hootsuite, MailChimp). Willingness to learn other software programs as needed.
• The John Paul Stevens Foundation requires COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, with exemptions available in accordance with federal law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working as an administrative, grants administrator, or legal assistant in a non-profit organization, grantmaking organization, or law office.
• Passion for and commitment to public interest lawyering as a tool for social change.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Canva and Hootsuite, including to create and synthesize information into easy-to-read narrative, charts, maps, and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with and ability to use donor database, Bloomerang
• Familiarity with and ability to use email marketing platform, MailChimp
• Experience delivering presentations and training.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess a subset of these skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

Compensation

This position is a remote, part-time (20 hours/week) non-exempt role with compensation dependent on experience; range of $25-30/hour.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references directly through Idealist.org. Applications received by November 15, 2024 will be prioritized; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The expected start date for the position is early 2025 (mid-January or February).

Your cover letter should speak to: (1) Why you are interested in working at the John Paul Stevens Foundation; (2) How your background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our work and perform the required and preferred qualifications; and (3) How your background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to the Foundation’s commitment to diversity and cultural responsiveness. Feel free to think broadly about your response to these questions, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences.

The John Paul Stevens Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from persons of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups.

This is an ideal role for candidates who are seeking a part-time role in a small and collegial growing remote organization. The Program and Fundraising Associate will be the third employee of the Foundation and will report to and work closely with the full-time Program Director and also with the Executive Director.

Location: California (Remote). While the Stevens Foundation is a fully-remote organization, this position will be based in California.

What to Expect

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the Foundation. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The position is open until filled.

About the Stevens Foundation: Advancing a Legacy of Justice

The John Paul Stevens Foundation seeks to build a more just and equitable society. As a living tribute to Justice John Paul Stevens, the Foundation works to protect and promote democracy and the rule of law, access to justice, and equality by supporting law students, lawyers, and others working in the public interest. The Foundation furthers the legacy of Justice Stevens through the Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program, which supports law students in pursuing public interest careers through: (1) a summer stipend for students working in unpaid public interest placements and (2) year-round programming for summer and alumni Stevens Fellows. The Foundation is currently in the final year of a three-year plan of ambitious growth, expanding from 80 to over 150 summer Stevens Fellows and becoming the second largest summer public interest fellowship program in the United States. (For more information please see www.jpstevensfoundation.org.)