Employment & Internship Opportunities

Children’s Law Center of Minnesota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Office Manager (Full Time)

The Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) serves over 400 children and youth in foster care aged 10-21 to improve their lives and futures. We do this by providing direct legal representation, advocating for systemic reform initiatives, and by developing and distributing educational resources for those who work with foster care and at-risk youth. CLC manages over 200 volunteer attorneys’ efforts to promote the rights and interests of young people in Minnesota’s child protection system (especially children of color and children with disabilities), to help them successfully navigate the judicial, child welfare, health care, and education systems that affect them. In this way, CLC helps foster care and at-risk youth plan for and secure positive adult lives ahead – as engaged, contributing members of their communities.

The Office Manager will oversee daily operations of the organization, ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently.  The Office Manager is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in implementing all office systems including but not limited to:

• Office Management:
  • Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including answering incoming phone calls, general email inquiries, mail check and distribution, maintain office supplies, manage vendor relationships, and facility management including copier and mail machine, and other daily office operations as needed.
  • Implement and maintain office policies and procedures to ensure productive work environment
  • Assist with staff and volunteer meetings and activities
• IT & Phone Administration:
  • Serve as the primary contact for IT.
  • Manage technology and phone issues in coordination with the outside IT firm.
• Committee Administration:
  • Manage committee rosters, schedules, meetings, correspondence, file and meeting management.
• Human Resources:
  • Assist with recruitment of employees and interns, onboarding, offboarding of employees and interns
  • Issuance and return of issued devices
  • Maintain and update HR policies and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Manage employee records, payroll, and benefits administration
  • Conduct training sessions on topics such as workplace policies, benefit offerings, benefit updates and reminders
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws
• Development & Marketing Assistance: Assist Development Director with:
  • Support for grant administration
  • Management of donor database
  • Web site and social media maintenance
  • Email campaigns
  • Annual fundraising initiatives
• Financial and Administrative Support
  • Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and financial reporting in coordination with the Bookkeeper and Executive Director.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive organization and employee information.
• Data Management
  • Assist other staff with management and implementation of client data
• Other Duties as Assigned

 

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in office management and human resources, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, payroll systems, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a mission-driven or nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with grant management and donor database systems.
• Proficiency in the use of websites, social media tools, online giving, and email marketing campaigns

Hybrid: This role will require regular on-site work but work can also be performed from home.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Children’s Law Center of Minnesota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and references to Susan Dioury, Executive Director, Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, 450 N. Syndicate St., Suite 340, St. Paul, MN 55104 or via e-mail to sdioury@clcmn.org. Position open until filled.

 

 Law Student Internships 

Thank you for your interest in Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) and our work.

CLC has internship and volunteer opportunities available for law students throughout the year. Internship/volunteer positions are unpaid. Summer internships and summer law clerk positions may be paid through work-study or fellowships if funding is available. Internships for class credit, or volunteer hours for class credit can be arranged if needed. CLC also accepts Student Law Clerks through the Minnesota Justice Foundation Volunteer Program. If you are a law student in Minnesota interested in volunteering at CLC during the school year through MJF, please visit the MJF Website to learn about available opportunities. You may also contact Children’s Law Center directly at info@clcmn.org.

• SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: CLC accepts between 1-2 law students for 10 to 12-week internships in the summer. Summer internships require a commitment of 32–40 hours per week. Applications for these positions are due Jan 15 of each year. CLC also will help selected intern candidates apply for fellowships and other funding, such as P.I.C. or P.I.L.F. funding. Interviews for summer candidates will take place every year in February.
• FALL & SPRING INTERNSHIPS: CLC typically accepts between 1-2 law students during both the fall and spring semesters. Most often, students volunteer for a minimum of 8–15 hours a week for a semester or quarter. Interviews for school semesters candidates typically take place in September and January each year.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and one to two writing samples to info@clcmn.org   Please include a description of the length of time for which you would like to intern/volunteer, along with the number of hours per week you are available. If you need internship credit or credit for volunteer hours, be sure to include any requirements from your class or instructor. Applications are reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Application deadlines:
Spring Internship: December 30
Summer Internship: January 15
Fall Internship: August 30