Committee and Membership Coordinator - The Chicago Bar Association

Illinois Legal Aid Online is associated with The Chicago Bar Association, one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. They are seeking a Committee and Membership Coordinator to foster engagement among committee leaders and members, coordinating meetings and assisting with inquiries to ensure smooth committee operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the calendar and scheduling for all CBA and YLS committee meetings
• Maintain committee rosters and distribute updates to committee leadership
• Create and maintain online registration pages for committee events on the website and determine MCLE eligibility
• Distribute meeting notices and upload materials for committee meetings
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including AV and other arrangements
• Assist with planning and coordination of special committee events and functions
• Support annual committee registration, including processing changes and updating rosters
• Respond to member inquiries regarding committees, meetings, and registration
• Troubleshoot issues related to committee meetings and operations
• Coordinate committee leadership transitions and annual chair/vice-chair orientation, including updating the committee chair handbook
• Prepare year-end committee service reports
• Provide general customer service support, including answering CBA phone calls and emails
• Assist with additional projects as assigned

Skills

• Recent graduates interested in nonprofit management, event planning, or membership organizations are also encouraged to apply
• Entry-level role: minimum 0-2 years of professional experience in customer service, membership organizations, events, or administrative coordination preferred
• Strong customer service and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management platforms; familiarity with iMIS is a plus
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with members and colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals
• Ability to produce accurate, professional work with minimal errors
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while responding to multiple member inquiries in a timely manner

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Options for 401k and Roth 401k retirement accounts
• Holiday, vacation, and sick time

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