Now Recruiting: EJP Managers for 2017

Being a ManagerEJP is run by two Co-Directors and an Executive comprised of eight Managers. Being a Manager is an incredible opportunity to lead a team made up of intelligent, committed and hardworking volunteers. It is an immensely rewarding experience and is a real lesson in leadership. As well as being able to shape your team’s policy, you’ll be involved in setting the broader goals of EJP in 2017. There are opportunities to work closely with prominent members of the legal profession and to access training and resources from top lawyers. The Manager term runs for a full year, commencing in November 2016.Applications are due by 5pm Monday 17th October. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions please contact Jade and Ella at directors@equaljusticeproject.co.nz.Positions available:PRO BONO Managers (one position available) co-ordinate research support to practitioners, academics, interest organisations, and community groups who share the Equal Justice Project’s goals of promoting access to justice, equality, inclusivity, and respect for human dignity.ACCESS Managers (two positions available) organise 2 symposia per year and oversee the writing of symposium papers. They also liaise with EJP’s existing contacts in schools to schedule presentations, and maintaining and update current presentations. The Access Managers are also responsible for fostering new school partnerships, and doing fundraising (book drives, clothes drives, etc.).COMMUNICATIONS Managers (one position available) oversee the external outreach aspect of the Equal Justice Project. They are responsible for supporting other teams with content, overseeing EJP's online presence, and developing publications to provide insight into the work EJP does in the community, as well as highlight topical debates and recent developments in the law. The Communications team also writes Bill submissions to be submitted to Parliament.COMMUNITY Managers (one position available) co-ordinate volunteers for community law centres and other external groups so that EJP volunteers can assist with the heavy workload faced by these organisations.Please apply using the form below.[contact-form-7 id="196124" title="EJP Manager Application 2017"]