Assistant Executive Director- St. Louis Bar Foundation

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining and advancing the Foundation’s policies, procedures, and bylaws, while supporting the continued growth of its pro bono programs, community service initiatives, and law-related education efforts. The AED will guide the Board of Directors and Executive Director to develop and execute fundraising strategies to sustain and expand these programs. Carries out supervisory responsibilities at the direction of the Executive Director and in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities may include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints; and resolving problems, with a focus on strengthening organizational capacity and long‑term growth.

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships and communication with the Foundation’s Board, committees, and sections; other Foundations; public service organizations; general public; and vendors, as necessary, to promote the best interests of the Foundation
• Guide the Board of Directors to develop and execute fundraising for programs, events, and activities, as needed
• Serve as staff liaison for the following Committees:
  Mock Trial, Motion for Kids, Attorneys Against Hunger, Pro Se Assistance and Bankruptcy Court and assist with all communications, organization and events for the committees.
• Attends Board of Directors meetings and assists with preparing related materials and meeting minutes
• Notifies affected groups of Board actions and ensures appropriate follow‑up
• Assists with recommending, developing, and enforcing policies, procedures, and programs that promote Foundation goals and objectives
• Maintains positive relationships and awareness of policies and activities of other bar Foundations
• Manages, reviews, and tracks contracts with vendors for goods and services
• Promotes interest and active participation in bar activities among the membership and affiliated groups
• Provides motivation, direction, and appropriate staff support to enable proper development and implementation of member and public programs, activities, and services
• Responds to staff inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Ensures Foundation’s facilities are functional and meet the needs of programs and activities
• Recommends equipment and technology needs, and oversees the implementation and maintenance of such equipment and technology
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on data related to the Foundation’s membership, programs, and activities to promote Foundation goals and objectives
• Assists with financial bookkeeping and reporting
• Assists with annual budgeting and long‑ and short‑term financial planning.
• Staffs assigned sections and committees and assists with preparing those groups’ meetings and programs
• Supervises assigned staff members
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

• Program management and process improvement experience in a legal, nonprofit, or membership‑based environment, including experience leading operations and implementing workflow and systems enhancements.
• Data‑informed decision‑making
  , including the ability to interpret programs and financial reports, identify trends in revenue and case activity, and adjust strategies to improve revenue, access and service quality.
• Relationship‑building with attorneys, courts, community partners, and internal stakeholders to support LRIS and Fee Dispute participation and impact.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism in working with members of the public seeking legal help and with Association members, including serving as a “first line” liaison on LRIS and fee dispute matters.
• Experience with staff supervision and the ability to motivate a strong team of employees and volunteers
• Excellent community engagement and communication skills
  , with the ability to diplomatically and effectively communicate with members of the public, our courts, and the Association
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, priorities and demands and work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a high‑volume service environment.
• Ability to network and cultivate and maintain effective…