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Employment Opportunity: AAMS Program Coordinator (Berkeley - Bay Area)

Position Available Until Filled 

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt service organization that empowers the creative community by providing education, representation, and alternative dispute resolution. 

The Program Coordinator of AAMS will serve as a neutral third-party conciliator/mediator, discussing our ADR services with callers and clients, conduct intakes, conciliate arts and non-art related conflicts, and coordinate mediation sessions. They will help lead a variety of ADR training programs, as well as recruit and supervise program volunteers and interns. In addition, they will record statistics to funding agencies and maintain accurate documents to generate required monthly and annual reports for staff and the CLA board. 

In addition, the Program Coordinator will help with both outreach and educational efforts around the Bay Area to better support artists and arts organizations as they continue to thrive in our community. All staff are expected to maintain effective working relationships with our colleagues in Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego and may be asked to handle research, issues or give assistance around the state as needed. The Program Coordinator may also develop program funding and be involved in other forms of fundraising, The Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director and will assist in maintaining quality standards for the program to fulfill the mission of CLA. 

BA degree required; completion of a 25-hour mediation training program; JD degree and legal background helpful. Experience with alternative dispute resolution, Bay Area arts and entertainment sectors, non-profit administration, city and county government, legal programs or other volunteer services will contribute to success. Desired qualities include excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, facilitative leadership skills, ability to work on multiple tasks as a member of a team, flexibility, and a sense of humor.  

CLA’s programs, services and hiring practices support principles of equity, diversity, inclusivity and engagement. CLA is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Starting Salary Range: $24-$26 per hour, depending upon experience; flexible 20 hours/week. Covid policies and protocols are in place. 

To apply, please send a letter of interest, a current resume and three references via e-mail to: careers@calawyersforthearts.org. No phone calls please.

Sacramento

Civil Harassment Court Mediation 

Part Time Mediator

The Civil Harassment Court Mediation (CHCM) program was initiated in 1990 by the Sacramento Mediation Center, now a program of California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA). This program developed in response to overcrowding in the courts and an increasing number of people seeking to resolve personal and neighborhood conflicts through court action. The program is intended to reduce the number of cases heard by the judge and to educate the users of Civil Harassment Court, and other community members, of the advantages of mediation as a way to resolve conflict.

Job duties will include: 

• Appearance in the Civil Harassment Restraining Order Session at the Schaber Superior
• Courthouse in Sacramento on Fridays, every week, for up to 8 hours.
• Report to the Program Coordinator of the CHCM program, and-or the Associate Director.
• Mediate cases as assigned by the Program Coordinator and the Judge.
• Handle documents, and answer questions by volunteer mediators as needed.
• Handle from 1-4 mediation cases in each of the morning and afternoon sessions, as assigned.
• Communicate directly with staff, volunteers, court administrators, sheriff’s and judges
• Act as liaison between the Civil Harassment Court and CLA, and members of the public.

Job duties may include:

• Administer any aspect of the CHCM program, including reporting monthly statistics as requested
• by the Program Coordinator.
• Work with CLA staff to recruit volunteer mediators, as necessary, and help train them in court
• procedures, mediation techniques, and assess skill development.
• Work in the CLA office alongside other CLA Sacramento staff, if requested.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, if feasible, and CLA activities such as fundraising events,
• grant research and writing, and mediation trainings

The salary for this non-exempt position is $22 per hour. The hours worked at the courthouse are

based on need. Parking, at the court only, is validated by the court. You must have a certificate of

mediation, been trained by CLA, and have experience in courthouse mediation.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jody Prunier, Associate Director - CLA, jody.prunier@calawyersforthearts.com

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