Hi Folks,
LSNY has an opening for its new Technology Coordinator position. I have attached the PDF version of the position announcements. LSNY seeks and welcomes your recommendations for candidates who meet the foregoing qualifications and, in addition, requests that you or your organization encourage such candidates to apply. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Thank you,
John
John Greiner
Legal Services for New York City
John Kiernan LSNY Board Chairman
Andrew Scherer LSNY Executive Director & President
LSNY Technology Coordinator
Legal Services for New York City (LSNY), a free civil legal services provider to low-income New Yorkers, is seeking a full-time technology coordinator to be a part of its information technology team. The successful candidate will be motivated, resourceful, creative, well organized, and detail-oriented. LSNY is looking for someone who will work well on multiple complex projects with different project teams and who is eager to put her technical mindset and energy in the service of social justice.
The Technology Coordinator will report to the Chief Technology Officer. The work will be project-based and require a broad range of skills, technical and otherwise. The incumbent will research, analyze, propose, fundraise for, and implement technology-related projects that support the delivery of free civil legal services to low-income New York City and New York State residents.
The position requires excellent research and project management skills, broad knowledge of information technology, excellent communication skills, and hands-on technical skills. In addition to a strong technical background, legal experience will be very valuable, as it will help inform the incumbent in researching and developing projects as well as communicating with staff members.
Sample Projects and Responsibilities
* Alternative format legal training and associated development of electronic training materials
* Providing leadership in developing technologies that support the improvement of legal work
* VoIP telecommunications upgrade for citywide and limited English proficiency projects
* Developing an office technology training program to improve staff efficiency
* Multiple website projects
* Increasing monetary and in-kind support for LSNY IT projects
* Work on internal and external committees
Position Qualifications
Candidates should have a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. In evaluating candidates, LSNY will consider skills and experience in: a) technologies related to the practice of law and law office administration, b) writing and delivering oral and written presentations, c) project planning and management, d) problem-solving, e) grant and technical writing, f) negotiating, and g) developing, administering and analyzing research instruments.
Work Schedule, Salary, and Benefits:
Legal Services for New York City is open weekdays. Some occasional evening and weekend hours are required. LSNY offers an excellent benefits package and generous leave time. The collective bargaining agreement governs the salary. The salary range is between $40,000 and $50,000 based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
Interested parties should e-mail a resume and cover letter to LSNY Technology Coordinator Search - E-mail: jobpostings
lsny.org <mailto:jgreinerlsny.org> .
LSNY seeks and welcomes your recommendations for candidates who meet the foregoing qualifications and, in addition, requests that you or your organization encourage such candidates to apply. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are welcome and encouraged to apply.
LSNY will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
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