Outreach Coordinator Position – ROCHESTER

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about justice and equity? Do you want to use your skills to empower vulnerable people in your community? Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS) is seeking to fill an outreach and education coordinator position.  The position is based in our Southeast Region’s Rochester Office.  The Southeast Region of SMRLS serves an 11-county area[1] of southeastern Minnesota.  The ideal candidate will be flexible, as the duties and responsibilities of this position may change as needs arise. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Coordinate and perform general community outreach and education throughout southeastern Minnesota.

·       Assist with SMRLS mobile law office (Justice Bus) outreach efforts.

·       Cultivate relationships with agencies and organizations who serve SMRLS’ clients and communities.

·       Work with other agencies and organizations to assist in the referral of individuals in need of legal assistance.

·       Assist in development of educational materials and language specific materials as needed.

·       Support legal work related to community lawyering opportunities including investigation and case development. Conduct client intake and eligibility determinations.

·       Participate in team and firmwide meetings and report on progress.

·       Work with leadership and development to promote SMRLS’ outreach and reputation.

·       Handle other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       A strong connection to the community and prior involvement in community and partnership work is preferred.

·       Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and persons of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

·       Assist with intake and office support duties as assigned.

·       Excellent communication skills, ability to work positively and constructively with others in a team setting, good judgment, and the ability to work hard, independently, efficiently, and under pressure.

·       Demonstrated ability to be resourceful, analyze problems, and propose problem-solving solutions.

·       Basic computer competence and general office skills.

·       Applicants must be willing and able to travel to outreach/education activities and other SMRLS-required activities throughout SMRLS’ service area.

·       Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

·       Ability to work flexible hours when needed, including occasional evenings and/or weekends during busy outreach periods.

·       Applicant will be asked to join SMRLS Union.

SALARY:

$50,656+ DOE, according to scale

APPLICATIONS:

To apply, submit the following materials via SMRLS’ online application portal or via email to jocylyn.poehler@smrls.org:

·       Cover letter which summarizes qualifications, skills and experience

·       Resume

·       Names and contact information for three professional references

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services:

SMRLS is a non-profit law firm which receives federal, state, local, public and private funding to provide free legal help to low income and elderly people who reside in 33 counties of southern Minnesota, as well as the areas served by its farmworker unit. SMRLS is a client-centered organization which is committed to its mission of providing a full range of high quality legal services, in a respectful manner which enable clients to enforce their legal rights; to maintain freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness and abuse; and to empower persons and ensure equal opportunity, thus, helping persons to help themselves and to become economically self-reliant, to the extent their individual abilities and circumstances permit.

SMRLS is committed to diversity in the workplace. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

[1] Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona.