National Association of Women Lawyers (“NAWL”) is seeking passionate a team member responsible for furthering and supporting NAWL’s mission to provide leadership, a collective voice, and essential resources to advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law. Since 1899, NAWL has been empowering women in the legal profession, cultivating a diverse membership dedicated to equality, mutual support, and collective success.

NAWL staff work directly with NAWL membership to continually grow our community and advance our mission. NAWL provides a flexible, work-from-home environment where you can be yourself, do your best work, and have a meaningful impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information regarding NAWL, please visit www.nawl.org.

Position Description

The Operations Coordinator is crucial in ensuring NAWL's smooth day-to-day operations. As a highly organized multi-tasker with exceptional communication skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a positive, proactive attitude, the Coordinator is an essential member of the small yet dynamic NAWL team. They provide comprehensive support to NAWL staff, the Board, and members, ensuring all organizational interactions are positive, efficient, and productive. The Coordinator combines professionalism, attentiveness, and accuracy, fostering a collaborative and welcoming environment for internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful, our ideal candidate has the following skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills in a multi-tasking environment.
Strong attention to detail and carries self in a professional manner.
Self-motivated while also working productively with a team and maintaining positive and professional relationships with staff, volunteers, sponsors, and Board of Directors.
Aptitude in MS Office applications, website maintenance, and association management or comparable CRM database systems.

Primary Duties

Serve as the main contact for inquiries and efficiently handle the main inbox and phone line to ensure timely and accurate responses.
Provide comprehensive scheduling assistance, including booking appointments and preventing conflicts.
Regularly update the website and maintain the membership database.
Issue Continuing Legal Education (CLE) certificates.
Support various committee work.
Coordinates special projects, like the Outstanding Law Student Awards and internship candidate intake processes.
Provides other general administrative support.
May travel to and help support conferences.

NAWL respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status as required by applicable law.

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