Animal Law and Policy Institute/Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic, ProgramCoordinator

Description

Position Summary: Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) seeks an experienced Program Coordinator to join our dynamic team to facilitate the operations of the Anima Law and Policy Institute (ALPI) and Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic (FAAC). Essential Functions and Principal Accountabilities: Embrace, support, and contribute to the mission of the ALPI, FAAC and VLGS

: Participate in implementing ALPI’s and FAAC’s mission and goals. Identify needs/obstacles, and design and implement effective responses. Collaborate with and represent ALPI and FAAC with other departments and programs within VLGS, current and prospective students, alumni, and outside organizations. Assist with data compilation and completion of quarterly and annual reports for both the ALPI and FAAC. Assist with on-boarding and support for fellows, scholars, and student res Assist in outreach and communications, event planning, grant submission and reporting, administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned. Marketing and Publications: Liaise with marketing and communications team to increase awareness of the ALPI and FAAC through publications, social media, print materials, and tabling at events. Work with Marketing/Communications and web designers on appropriate website updates. Requirements Education, Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree, plus two or more years of relevant experience. Demonstrated familiarity with the field of animal protection. Experience working in Windows/Microsoft environment with expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. Proficiency in social media posts and analytics. Fundraising and program development experience. Ability to create and maintain systems, projects, and processes. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, manage time effectively, establish priorities, and communicate expectations to stakeholders. Ability to discretely handle confidential information. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing technological work environment. Understanding of and appreciation for inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds,?identities, and viewpoints.? Other Requirements: This position requires 90%+ desk work, either sitting or standing, and repetitive motion at a computer during that time. Ability to work independently and be proactive. Ability to bend and lift to 15 pounds for filing and storage purposes. This position requires the ability to work independently to assist in meeting required deadlines and goals, as well as part of a team. This position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and deadlines while maintaining a personable approach to faculty and students. Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English by phone, email, and in-person with internal and external constituents. Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship. Physical ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations. Application Requirements: Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. If you are applying from a third party website (Indeed, etc.) and are unable to attach additional materials to your online application, please apply directly at

or email required documents to . As part of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact Human Resources at . Vermont Law and Graduate School strives to raise the bar for being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, HIV status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status. pm20