Organization Overview:
Community Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) a nationally recognized legal services program dedicated to fighting poverty, challenging systems that perpetuate injustice, and changing lives though cutting-edge advocacy and exceptional legal representation. CLS helps people when they face the threat of losing their homes, incomes, health care, and even their families. CLS attorneys and other staff provide a full range of legal services, from individual representation to administrative advocacy to class action litigation, as well as community education and social work. CLS is a private, non-profit law firm dedicated to providing excellent, free legal services to low-income Philadelphians since 1966
Position Overview:
CLS is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly skilled writer and communicator, who is dedicated to our mission, to become our Communications and Content Manager. As our Communications and Content Manager, you will take the lead on writing content for CLS, including profiles and features, press releases, publication and website content, and other written materials. You will also have responsibilities associated with our media work, including finding and preparing clients for media opportunities, fielding press requests, and contributing to media campaigns. An ideal candidate would have at least 2-4 years of professional journalism or writing experience. This position reports to the Director of Advancement & Communications.