Legal & Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator

Hours: Approximately 7 hours per week
Compensation: $35/hour

Contract Duration: 5 months
Location: Hybrid (3 hours per week in office, in-person for some events)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal & Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator to support two core volunteer initiatives: our Justice Lab: Immigration Project and our Postcard Writing Project. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in logistics, has legal literacy, enjoys working with volunteers, and is motivated by advancing civil rights and justice through coordinated advocacy efforts.

The Coordinator will manage scheduling, routing, communications with volunteers, and execution for both projects, ensuring volunteers are supported, materials are delivered on time, and projects run smoothly from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Justice Lab: Immigration Project

• Coordinate all logistics for volunteer legal habeas work, including managing intake, scheduling
  , routing of cases, and tracking assignments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers participating in the project
• Manage client intake
  , volunteer intake, and client distribution
• Manage project materials in coordination with ACLU of Louisiana staff, including volunteer handbook, google forms, and tracking documents
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer participation and project progress, including confidentiality forms and confidential materials
• Maintain accurate records of individuals and attorneys seeking assistance and volunteer follow-up, case progress, and resolution
• Identify and proactively resolve logistical issues to keep work moving efficiently
• Collect necessary volunteer and case specific data for reporting purposes as identified by ACLU staff

Postcard Writing Project

• Plan and coordinate logistics for postcard writing campaigns, including timelines, materials, and coordination with local businesses
• Support the execution of postcard events (virtual or in-person), ensuring volunteers have clear instructions and resources
• Track participation and outcomes related to postcard campaigns
• Coordinate with internal staff to align messaging, deadlines, and advocacy goals

Public Education & Engagement

• Plan and host one public-facing presentation per quarter, either in person or as a webinar
• Coordinate logistics such as scheduling, registration, materials, and technology needs
• Collaborate with internal staff to identify topics, speakers, and messaging
• Support promotion and follow-up to maximize attendance and engagement

General Coordination & Administration

• Communicate clearly and consistently with volunteers and internal staff
• Maintain organized systems for tracking logistics, timelines, and deliverables
• Provide regular updates on project status and flag any challenges or needs
• Support continuous improvement of volunteer processes and workflows
• Will perform tasks as assigned by department Directors as requested

Qualifications

• Legal literacy strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Comfort working with volunteers and coordinating across teams
• Interest in civil rights, legal advocacy, or social justice work
• Experience with volunteer coordination, legal support, or advocacy campaigns is a plus

Time Commitment

This position is approximately 7 hours per week, with some flexibility depending on project timelines and campaign needs.