Community Legal Services, Inc. (CLS), a nationally recognized legal services program dedicated to fighting poverty, challenging systems that perpetuate injustice, and changing lives through cutting-edge advocacy and exceptional legal representation, helps people facing 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.
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.
Please include a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and three professional references. CLS values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, people who have experienced poverty or homelessness, and people who have had prior contact with the juvenile, criminal, or child welfare systems to apply. CLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.
This is a full-time position. The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000. CLS offers a very generous and competitive benefits package including 100% employer paid medical, life, and short/long-term disability benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and a generous leave package.
Community Legal Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. CLS, Inc. does not discriminate in the selection of employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, CLS complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.