The New York State Bar Association, a nonprofit, professional association, seeks to fill the following positions:
The New York Bar Association is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package. Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements in confidence to the e-mail address below.
New York State Bar Association
Attn: Human Resources
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
[email protected]
Currently Available Positions:
Section Publications Coordinator
Starting salary: $23.00 – $27.50 per-hour
The New York State Bar Association, a non-profit, professional organization in Albany, NY, is seeking a Section Publications Coordinator to assist in the production of Association Section newsletters and journals. Responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of section publications production from scheduling with editor to sending to the printer, including layout and minor copy editing.
An Associate’s degree in graphics, publishing, or related field, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in graphics, publishing or related field are required. Layout experience, basic copyediting skills, proficiency in InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft office applications are also required. Strong project management, communications skills, the ability to multi-task and attention to detail are key. Knowledge of Photoshop, editing in AP style and digital publishing a plus.
The NYSBA offers an excellent salary and benefit package.
Director of Development (The New York Bar Foundation)
Starting salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per-year
The New York Bar Foundation (TNYBF), a philanthropic organization recognizing the importance of the law to ensure access to justice for everyone, providing grants to facilitate financial support for life-changing programs, and encouraging professionals to improve access to justice and advance the rule of law; is currently seeking a full time Director of Development.
The Director of Development is responsible for planning and implementing a $4M comprehensive fundraising campaign that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and planned gifts to secure a sustained increase in revenue. The Director will work collaboratively with the TNYBF Board of Directors to establish yearly fundraising goals; serve as a major gift officer with a portfolio of the Foundation’s top 50-70 donors; oversee the growth of the Fellows program; manage the TNYBF and The New York State Bar Association’s member-wide appeals and stewardship to maintain engagement with non-donor and lapsed donor members; and, track and evaluate key fundraising metrics to develop data-driven strategies. In addition, the Director works in close partnership with the Foundation Executive to establish fundraising objectives.
A bachelor’s degree in business management, communications, marketing, or related field; or equivalent experience is required. Eight (8) or more years of successful experience with demonstrated competence in annual giving, major gifts, corporate/foundation relations, and gift planning are required. Proficiency in social media platforms, Zoom, WordPress, and other NYSBA software such as Fonteva/Salesforce and Clear Access is preferred. Ability to travel is required. CFRE is preferred.
The New York Bar Foundation offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Hybrid or remote scheduling options may be available.