Current Opportunities
Job Title: Communications Coordinator
Supervisor: Reports to the CEO
Classification: Part time (10-15 hours per week)
General Summary and Objectives:
The Village Legal and Community Project seeks a dedicated Communications Coordinator to enhance our organization’s visibility and impact through effective communication strategies.
The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for creating and implementing communication plans, writing and editing content, maintaining our website and social media platforms, and supporting all internal and external communication needs.
Our ideal candidate is an excellent storyteller with strong writing skills.
Major Duties:
- Create and implement communication strategies to enhance the organization’s visibility and public image
- Write, edit and distribute content, including publications, website content, annual reports, press releases, and other marketing material
- Manage and update organization’s website and social media platforms to improve outreach and impact
- Design promotional campaigns
- Monitor and report on communication campaigns and strategies
- Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner
Skills and Experiences:
- Proven experience as a communications coordinator
- Experience in web design and content production is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office, Canva and social media platforms
- Knowledge of copywriting and editing
- Strong communication ability (oral and written)
- Excellent organizational skills
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to jclay@tvlcp.org, with the subject line “Part time Staff Attorney.” No phone calls, please.
This is a part time, hybrid position that will remain open until filled.
The Organization
The Village Legal and Community Project is a nonprofit organization serving the Chicagoland area. We are community based in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago.
Our mission is to empower the members of our communities. We are a community-based organization providing pro bono legal services and programming addressing economic development and life readiness.
The Village Legal and Community Project is passionately committed to creating a diverse workplace and we proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status. Applicants who have experience with our client communities are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Criminal Records Relief)
Supervisor: CEO
Classification: Part time (20 hours a week)
General Summary and Objective:
The Village Legal and Community Project is looking for an experienced attorney to serve as a Staff Attorney helping clients in criminal records relief using sealing, expungement, certificates of good conduct and health care waivers. The Staff Attorney will also supervise the paralegal assisting with Criminal Records Relief.
Major Duties:
- Provide brief advice and counsel, limited and full representation to clients seeking relief through sealing, expungement, healthcare waivers and certificates of good conduct.
- Use computers to generate reports, create presentations, and conduct research.
- Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and in person.
- Attend outreach and special events.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Skills and Expertise:
- Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
- Prior legal experience, especially legal aid preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Self-driven, highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and at ease working with a diverse population.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to jclay@tvlcp.org, with the subject line “Part time Staff Attorney.” No phone calls, please.
This is a part time, hybrid position that will remain open until filled.
The Organization
The Village Legal and Community Project is a nonprofit organization serving the Chicagoland
area. We are community based in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago.
Our mission is to empower the members of our communities. We are a community-based organization providing pro bono legal services and programming addressing economic development and life readiness.
The Village Legal and Community Project is passionately committed to creating a diverse workplace and we proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status. Applicants who have experience with our client communities are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Paralegal (Criminal Records Relief)
Supervisor: Senior Staff Attorney and CEO
Classification: Part time/hourly (15-20 hours a week)
General Summary and Objective:
The Village Legal and Community Project is looking for an experienced paralegal with the ability to master multi-tasking with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude.
Major Duties:
- Perform legal research and draft client communications, memos, and pleadings;
- Provide support by booking appointments, calendaring court dates, and preventing conflicts.
- Screen phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party.
- Use computers to generate reports, create presentations, and conduct research.
- Communicate with clients and gather necessary documents and information.
- Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
- Attend outreach and special events.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Skills and Experiences:
- Paralegal certification is preferred.
- Prior legal experience, especially legal aid preferred.
- Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, CLIO and Lexis Nexis or Westlaw.
- Attention to detail.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to
jclay@tvlcp.org, with the subject line “Paralegal.” No phone calls, please.
This is a part time, hybrid position that will remain open until filled.
The Organization
The Village Legal and Community Project is a nonprofit organization serving the Chicagoland
area. We are community based in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago.
Our mission is to empower the members of our communities. We are a community-based organization providing pro bono legal services and programming addressing economic development and life readiness.
The Village Legal and Community Project is passionately committed to creating a diverse workplace and we proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status. Applicants who have experience with our client communities are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Program Facilitator, Life Readiness and Baby B.O.S.S programs
Supervisor: CEO or Program Manager
Classification: hourly, competitive, DOE
Qualifications:
Candidates must
- Have a BA or BS in education, psychology, or a related field.
- Have computer proficiency.
- Commit to a full summer or school year.
- Have the ability to engage with and develop relationships with a variety of program stakeholders from parents, institutions of higher education, community leaders, and/or school staff.
- Demonstrate poise, professionalism, and exceptional communication skills. It is critically important that instructors model timeliness and dependability in attendance throughout the program.
- Have the ability to adapt to various learning styles and respect for individual differences of students in the classroom.
- Exercise effectiveness and patience in guiding classroom activities, keeping discussions on task and thinking quickly/creatively in the face of unexpected questions or comments; must demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Be willing to provide, accept, and implement feedback about their instruction or classroom management approach in order to better serve the needs of our students.
- Model and embody The Village Legal and Community Project’s Education Core Pillars: Raise critical consciousness of black youth, understand youth in terms of their strengths, assets and excellence, challenge racial stereotypes, and promote healing; as instructors they must be coachable and model a growth mindset.
- Have experience with working with underserved and under resourced populations.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the instructional leader for cohorts of students;
- Lead delivery of TVLCP Project Curriculum;
- Lead team building activities for the student cohorts;
- Review lesson plans prior to each instructional day;
- Administer technical assessments and student surveys;
- Evaluate and track quantitative and qualitative student progress;
- Serve as main liaison between students, and TVLCP;
- Serve as secondary liaison to various stakeholders, including parents, donors, partners, etc.;
- Report to Program Manager or CEO of TVLCP;
- Participate in weekly calls with Program Manager or CEO of TVLCP;
- Model The Village culture in the classroom: See the strengths in students. Exude excellence. Provide an unwavering message of hope and resilience.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to jclay@tvlcp.org, with the subject line
“Program Facilitator.” No phone calls, please.
The Organization
The Village Legal and Community Project is a nonprofit organization serving the Chicagoland area. We are community based in the neighborhood of South Shore on the south side of Chicago. Our mission is to empower the members of our communities. We are a community-based organization providing pro bono and sliding scale legal services and programming addressing economic development and life readiness.
Our vision is to create communities where people have access to justice, students reach high levels of achievement, and our entrepreneurs receive the tools they need to launch and grow strong businesses. This emphasis on access to legal representation, education and economic development helps to create opportunities and stability in our neighborhoods.
The Village Legal and Community Project is passionately committed to creating a diverse workplace and we proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status. Applicants who have experience with our client communities are encouraged to apply.
