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Administration –

Communications & Marketing Coordinator – Development/Administration Workgroup

Location:

Ron Olson Justice Center*

Salary:

$58,576k – $73,486k / annually DOE, with excellent benefits

Availability:

Immediately

Application Deadline:

Continuous until position is filled.

About the Position:

Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!

The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org.

The Position: The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will help the Communications and Marketing Manager identify, conceptualize, create, and execute digital media campaigns. The coordinator will help LAFLA boost its online engagement, raise its visibility, elevate its reputation, and connect more community members with LAFLA’s services and resources. Therefore, this position requires excellent visual storytelling abilities and strong project management skills with an emphasis on digital communications.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications & Marketing Coordinator.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, digital media, public relations, or a related field.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading abilities.

Experience creating and managing content for social media, websites, email marketing, and other digital communications platforms.

Proficiency with major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn) and experience using analytics and management tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite) to monitor engagement and evaluate campaign performance.

Experience with graphic design, photography, and video production/editing, including proficiency with creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).

Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress).

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Experience supporting nonprofit communications, marketing, fundraising, or advocacy campaigns is preferred.

Bilingual in a language other than English preferred.

Examples of Duties:

Assists with the development and execution of communications campaigns across digital platforms.

Coordinates, creates, and distributes multimedia content for social media, website, email, and other communications channels.

Assists in designing marketing and communications materials, including flyers, presentations, event signage, and digital graphics.

Assists in capturing and editing photos and videos for digital and print communications.

Assists with graphic design and multimedia content creation.

Maintains editorial calendars for various digital platforms.

Tracks and analyzes engagement across digital platforms and recommends strategies to improve reach and impact.

Monitors social media channels, responds to community engagement as appropriate, and helps cultivate the organization’s online presence.

Updates website content in coordination with internal teams.

Fulfills requests for marketing materials (including but not limited to fliers, presentations, event signage).

Provides communications support for events, including capturing live photo and video

Assists in developing communications and marketing materials for the Access to Justice Gala.

Works collaboratively with other teams on fundraising, outreach, and other communications projects.

Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

HOW TO APPLY – Please submit a cover letter and resume online to adminjobs@lafla.org. Include “Comms & Marketing Coordinator 2026” in the subject line.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD – A six-month probationary period will be required. AN EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact humanresources@lafla.org.

Benefits & Compensation

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION – LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.

COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE WELLNESS – Due to the mission driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits.

SUSTAINABLE HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE – LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA location.