Maryland Center for Legal Assistance · 2 hours ago
Outreach Specialist
Statewide Advocacy Support, Baltimore, MD, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $91K/yrMaryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services. The Outreach Specialist will lead targeted outreach activities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, engaging with community organizations and developing strategic relationships to foster collaborations.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Build stakeholder relationships in furtherance of the targeted outreach objectives; foster and grow collaborations among community organizations, grassroots organizations, service providers, and anchor institutions
Strategize, plan, and execute outreach, training, and media opportunities in communities in partnership with community-based entities or leaders focused on housing justice, the Tenant Right to Counsel Project and other Community Lawyering and Development priority legal areas
Identify larger trends and issues for community members and clients, working with MLA staff, external partners, and directly impacted residents to develop strategies informed by the values and best practices outlined by the Strategic Outreach Plan
Actively contribute to and participate in community-based and tenant-led meetings and activities
Contribute to required programmatic reporting and provide quantitative and qualitative data for evaluation of the Office/Unit’s outreach strategies
Qualification
Required
Ability to work independently, to initiate outreach activities, and to maintain consistent reporting about outreach plans to Community Outreach Manager
Demonstrated experience in applications of race equity analysis
Demonstrated experience with public speaking, delivering presentations, and facilitating meetings
Experience in or background related to relational organizing, grassroots organizing, community outreach, housing policy, and/or housing and social services agencies
Creativity and flexibility in solving problems and meeting challenges
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting to facilitate a coordinated community response and provide holistic services to clients
Strong listening skills and capacity for teamwork
Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Preferred
Prior experience in managing independent projects or assignments
Fluency or proficiency in a language other than English
Experience in the non-profit legal services field
Residency, work and/or volunteer experience in Baltimore City or Baltimore County
Experience with case management software, geospatial analysis software, or visual collaboration platforms
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Three weeks of paid time off
Sick leave
14 annual paid holidays
A hybrid work arrangement
Company
Maryland Center for Legal Assistance
The Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA) operates the Maryland Court Help Centers through a contract with the Maryland Judiciary.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase