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Community Legal Services · 8 hours ago

Assistant to the Chief Program Officer

Orlando, FL, 32801, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

3+ years exp

Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice for vulnerable individuals. They are seeking an Assistant to the Chief Program Officer to provide high-level administrative and project support, ensuring organized workflows and effective communication across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support including calendar management, meeting scheduling, and travel coordination

Prepare internal and external meeting materials, such as Board packets, program updates, and reports

Support logistics for Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, materials preparation, and note-taking

Serve as a trusted liaison for internal staff and external stakeholders including Board members, community partners, and vendors on behalf of the CPO

Manages internal and external projects in coordination with other units and/or organizations

Participates in special projects and organizational projects as assigned

Participates in meetings, workgroups, and taskforces both internally and externally on behalf of the CPO

Assist in prioritizing and managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously

Convert brainstorming and strategic planning sessions into draft products, proposals, agendas, and plans

Provides analytical and specialized support and/or assists with complex details and advanced administrative duties

Drafts correspondence and manages draft revisions of documents

Ensure timely follow-up on action items from meetings and cross-functional workgroups

Assist with organizational initiatives such as strategic planning and annual reporting

Provides administrative support to other chiefs as assigned

Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned

Qualification

Administrative supportProject managementCommunication skillsGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsTime managementConfidentialityTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Demonstrating commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of CLS

Unwavering dedication to high-quality legal programs, fiscal strength, and organizational integrity

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 3 years of administrative or executive support experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting

Experience supporting multiple leaders or departments simultaneously

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to prepare polished executive materials

Proficiency with nonprofit-relevant tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, project management platforms)

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment by handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving, and working on a computer

Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times

Benefits

15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off

Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and benefits (With 95% of benefits paid for by company)

100% Coverage with Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability

100% 403B match up to 5% after 1 year of employment

CLS pays Bar Dues and CLE Credits

Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys

Tuition Reimbursement

Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Fantastic work-life balance

Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles

Pet Insurance

Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges!

Company

Community Legal Services

Community Legal Services (CLS) has approximately 110 lawyers, advocates, and support staff working to provide civil legal aid for low to moderate income residents in Central Florida at NO COST.

Founded in 1966

Orlando, Florida, USA

51-200 employees