Equity & Justice Sr. Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Equity & Justice Sr. Program Coordinator

Office of Executive Director (OED) – Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)

Salary Range : $53,286 to $53,286 + Washington State Employee Benefits

FLSA - Full-time, Non-Exempt

Application Deadline : 1 / 7 / 2026

The WSBA's mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.

Purpose and Position Summary :

The Equity and Justice Sr. Program Coordinator is part of the Equity and Justice Team at the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and sits within the Office of Executive Director department.

The primary purpose of the Equity and Justice Sr. Program Coordinator is to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Equity and Justice Team.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Entity Administrative Support :

Under the direction of the Equity and Justice Manager and in partnership with other team members, this position provides varying levels of support which includes :

• Drafting, finalizing, posting and archiving meeting minutes, preparing and distributing meeting materials to entities and posting on relevant websites
• Coordinating meeting scheduling including identifying and confirming meeting times via calendar polls, reserving zoom rooms or securing in-person meeting space (and booking catering and room set-up if needed)
• Tracking meeting attendance including sending out calendar invitations and tracking attendance and quorum at the meetings
• Supporting volunteers with their access to SharePoint sites and other technology tools
• Process volunteer expense reimbursements and invoices for entity-related activities and events
• Send out communications to promote the entity and recruit potential new members
• Support the selection and appointment of new members by preparing application materials, tracking decision- making, drafting communications to applicants, and preparing appointment documentation.
• Support the data collection and research for annual reports as needed
• Provide any other entity-related administrative support to the Equity and Justice Team member who serves as the primary staff liaison
• Provide event support to entities who are planning events (see Event Support section for details)

Event Administrative Support :

Equity and Justice Operations and Administrative Support :

Program Administrative Support and Communications :

Duties may include :

Other Duties as Assigned.

Education Required :

Education Preferred :

Experience Required :

Experience Preferred :

Competencies (Skills / Abilities) Required :

Competencies (Skills / Abilities) Preferred :

Working Conditions :

This position, while primarily remote within Washington, must be flexible to work in office (Seattle, WA) and travel within WA state as deemed necessary, or as required. This position primarily performs work during normal business hours, however, must have the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, etc., if travel within WA is required. For remote work, you must have an adequate home / work environment and internet access, for performing work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.

Employment with the Washington State Bar Association mandates that WSBA Staff must reside within the State of Washington at the time of hire, and during active employment status.

The essential functions of the job that must be performed, with or without a reasonable accommodation : This position must be able to regularly work five days per week in an office type environment (remote or in office), possess the ability to primarily sit / stand and use a computer, and lift / push / pull items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard, and other standard office equipment (e.g., printer / scanner / fax / telephone). This position must be able to read, write, and speak with others in English.

WSBA Benefits Include :

For consideration and to apply interested candidates must apply online and submit the following required materials : online application, and both a comprehensive professional cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.

WSBA Staff must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis, upon hire. This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

WSBA administers pre-employment background screening upon a contingent verbal offer, and prior to hire.

The WSBA is subject to Washington State Court Rules General Rule (GR) 12.4, which specifies the Bar’s responsibility and process to provide public access to Bar records.

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Washington Supreme Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians. The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA administers the bar admission process, including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions; administers the lawyer discipline system. and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities.

The WSBA is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The statements contained in this job announcement are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

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