NYC Consumer Advocacy VISTA Project

NYC Consumer Advocacy VISTA Project

The Feerick Center (FC) works with law students, alumni & partners on social justice efforts & is committed to recruiting & retaining a dynamic team. FC's CLARO Programs provide limited-scope legal services to unrepresented low-income NYers facing credit card debt collection through court-based CLARO Programs. Volunteer consumer law experts, attorneys & students serve CLARO clients. As the VISTA, you will be involved in expanding/enhancing technology-driven in-person & remote CLARO. You will help plan all aspects of clinics. This position is a part of FC's 3-member VISTA cadre. The position is ideal for someone interested in careers in public interest law or public policy. FC VISTAs must live within commuting distance (1.5 hrs) of Manhattan, NY before their service start date. This opportunity requires mandatory in-person service 3 days per week (including some evening hours), which may vary based on programming. 2 days can be by teleservice. The teleservice policy is subject to change.

Member Duties : As a NYC Consumer Advocacy Project Coordinator you will help implement and support legal services programs for low-income NYers facing debt collection through the courts. You will work with Feerick Center leadership and staff to continue building the Center's CLARO Programs: recruit, train, and support attorney, student, and other volunteers; help improve data collection/tracking through technology; and develop innovative ways to solicit feedback from volunteers and community members. This dynamic project will give you the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, law students, and members of the communities we serve. Ideal candidates are committed to helping people in need, have volunteer management skills, and enjoy working with the Feerick Center's vibrant community of volunteers and partners.

Program Benefits : Training , NYC MTA OMNY Card , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* .

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Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Communications , Law , Google Suite , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Social Services , Recruitment , General Skills , Leadership