Coordinator, Social Responsibility

Job Description

The Social Responsibility Coordinator supports the administrative, operational, and programmatic aspects of the team's portfolio, which includes cause-related volunteer initiatives and mentorship programs in partnership with Weil attorneys, staff, clients and nonprofit organizations, the Weil Legal Innovators (WLI) Program, sustainability efforts, and other firmwide social impact efforts.

Primary Responsibilities and / or Essential Functions

• Provide administrative and logistical support for Social Responsibility programs and events, including onsite and offsite volunteer events, the annual Weil Social Impact Awards and more. Responsibilities include assisting with scheduling, liaising with AV, Catering and Facilities teams, tracking attendance and maintaining event materials.
• Support the WLI Program, including managing applicant outreach and advertising, coordinating the applicant interview process and assisting with logistics in preparation for and during the annual WLI Conference in July.
• Contribute to the Firm's sustainability initiatives as assigned, including implementing internal green initiatives.
• Collaborate regularly with the Global Inclusion team on cross-team initiatives and idea sharing.
• Support the Firm's workplace mentoring portfolio, including volunteer recruitment and program implementation.
• Maintain and regularly update internal databases and records related to Social Responsibility programming.
• Liaise with the Firm's departments (e.g., Creative Services, CRM, Social Media and Web Team) to develop marketing and communications materials, including the annual Year in Review report.
• Conduct research projects on topics pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as needed.
• Support the Firm's charitable giving portfolio by liaising with nonprofit partners to submit sponsorship materials and coordinating internal ticket distribution.
• Take minutes during the quarterly Philanthropic Committee meetings.
• Participate in external CSR roundtables to stay informed on sector trends and emerging best practices; serve as a thought partner on CSR.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

Education

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran's status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

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