Part-Time Program Assistant

Join a dynamic team working at the forefront of the evolution and advancement of workers’ rights. You will be key support for colleagues supporting plaintiffs’ employment lawyers across the country through continuing legal education activities, committee and practice group work, and our other programmatic initiatives.

NELA and the Institute seek a detail-oriented and organized self-starter as our Program Assistant. The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the administrative aspects of our educational programs. This position regularly interacts with staff members and provides support to NELA members.

This position is 15 hours per week and fully remote. Shift days and hours are negotiable. The Program Assistant works closely with and reports to NELA’s Program Director.

Compensation: $31.25 per hour, 15 hours per week

Additional Benefits: Paid Federal Holidays and annual Professional Development funding.

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position along with a résumé in PDF format to awestby@nelahq.org. Please indicate “Program Assistant” as subject line.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

About Us

The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) empowers workers’ rights attorneys through legal training, promoting a fair judiciary, and advocating for laws and policies that level the playing field for workers. Founded in 1985, we are the country’s largest professional organization exclusively comprised of lawyers who represent employees in cases involving employment discrimination and harassment, wage theft, employee benefits, and other employment-related matters. For more information about the Institute, visit www.nela.org.

The National Institute for Workers’ Rights (the Institute) is NELA’s sister organization. The Institute advances workers’ rights through research, thought leadership, and education for policymakers, advocates, and the public.  For more information about the Institute, visit www.niwr.org.

Job Responsibilities
Continuing Legal Education (CLE):

• Manage applications, fees processes, and reporting for CLE credit and compliance in accordance with state-specific rules and regulations, professional responsibility, and reporting requirements.
• Administer CLE registration and information for program attendees, including sign-in forms, directories of participants, and name badges; and respond to requests for program information.
• Assist with event-related logistics such as collecting and organizing speaker materials, name badges, supplies, signage, etc.
• Coordinate management of NELA’s CLE On-Demand Library with Digital Communications & Technology Manager.

Program Support:

• Other projects as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative and/or program support position preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in conjunction with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with co-workers and with a variety of people at all levels of the organization, including a strong personal commitment to advancing DEIA efforts.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong Internet research skills a plus.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to providing exceptional service to NELA members, other constituents, and the public.
• Flexibility and willingness to take the initiative on a variety of projects.

The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and the National Institute for Workers’ Rights (Institute) are equal-opportunity employers. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

NELA and the Institute encourage applications from all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NELA and the Institute make every effort to ensure that our recruitment and employment practices provide all persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.

NELA and the Institute are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email awestby@nelahq.org or (415) 296-7629. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.