The Grants Program Officer will report to the Director of Grants. The program officer will significantly contribute to the grant application review and reporting processes including analyzing outcomes and other grantee performance measures, including compliance and accountability measures. The program officer will conduct research, perform due diligence research, analyze, and prepare recommendations related to substantive legal issues around social and community justice initiatives. The program officer will manage grantee relationships with “alumni” of Foundation initiatives related to law school programming: civil clinics, summer fellows, Equal Justice Works fellows, and other projects.

The Pro Bono Program Officer will report to the Director of Pro Bono Partnerships. The program officer will support the Director of Pro Bono Partnerships in program design, implementation and management of pro bono initiatives utilizing both traditional and innovative pro bono service models that include the use of technology. The position works closely with the Director of Pro Bono Partnerships to develop and implement an evolving Pro Bono Strategy that is aligned with the organization’s mission and priorities.

Both program officers will support greater collaborations and partnerships amongst stakeholders. Through a working knowledge of developments and trends in the legal, social services, and philanthropic sectors, the program officers will support a wide range of Foundation initiatives, including assisting and closely working with the Directors in program design and implementation. The positions will also establish and manage relationships and collaborative efforts across the state with leaders in the legal & social services professions including: grantee organizations, social service and community service providers, bar associations, law firms, and law schools. The program officers will assist in developing materials for local and national presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Both positions require strong legal and business analytical skills, as well as demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. The following are required qualifications:

• JD from ABA accredited law school required. Florida Bar member or willingness to take the Florida Bar Exam within the first 2 years of employment.
• Demonstrated passion for seeking justice and improving the lives and conditions of low to moderate income and vulnerable populations in Florida.
• Be an innovative, outside-the-box thinker who strives for excellence at all times, and who is able to multi-task and manage projects from inception to completion with limited supervision.
• Ability to represent the Foundation in high level settings that include grantee CEOs, law school faculty and deans, law firm partners, bar association, community, social service and philanthropic leaders.
• Ability to motivate, influence, challenge, and inspire confidence across disciplines and to all levels of staff and stakeholders.
• Proven collaboration skills for high-profile initiatives involving multiple stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing and shifting priorities.
• Strong organization, time management, verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent management skills, including: people, time, and resources with a wide array of people and projects.
• Advanced computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office, case management or customer relationship management, project management, social media, and mobile technologies.
• Proven track record in successful project planning and implementation, preferably across multiple teams or organizations.
• Ability for overnight travel throughout the state and to national conferences and meetings.
• Prior experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or legal services preferred.
• Experience in human centered design and rapid prototype design processes preferred.
• Experience with business process analysis, Six Sigma, or Kaizen theory preferred.
• Experience working with pro bono attorneys or previously having provided pro bono legal services preferred.