Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator

Job overview

The Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator role is hybrid in New Orleans, LA. The listed salary is $60,000–$70,000; the posting does not specify a pay period. The role supports the ACLU of Louisiana’s legal and advocacy work through volunteer and community engagement. The coordinator builds systems and manages logistics that help attorneys, volunteers, and community members contribute effectively to legal clinics, advocacy projects, public education, and legislative engagement. The work connects organizational teams and community partners so programs can be planned, delivered, and followed up consistently.

What you'll do

• Coordinate pro bono attorney and law firm engagement, onboarding, scheduling, communications, records, and volunteer support. Organize Justice Lab clinics and volunteer participation
• coordinate advocacy projects, detention-center stakeholder tours, quarterly teach-ins, and legislative-session activities. Track participation and outcomes, maintain project systems, and collaborate across Legal, Advocacy, Communications, Development, and Operations. Some travel within Louisiana, particularly to Baton Rouge and Shreveport, is required
• occasional evening and weekend commitments are part of the role.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

volunteer & community engagement coordinator

new orleans la

aclu of louisiana

full-time

hybrid

pro bono coordination

volunteer engagement

legal clinics

community advocacy

public education

teach-ins

louisiana travel required

evening and weekend events

$60,000–$70,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid work structure; coordinates legal clinics, volunteer programs, public teach-ins, and advocacy activities. A JD, paralegal certification, or other legal experience is a plus but not required; bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

About the employer

ACLU of Louisiana is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.