FACL BC Job Posting: Executive Coordinator

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia) Society (“FACL BC”) is looking for a highly-motivated Executive Coordinator to help fulfill our mission of promoting equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community. This is a paid contractor position at a competitive hourly rate. 

Term: April 2022 - March 2023

Applications closed - thank you for your interest! 

Who are we?

FACL BC is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals working to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community.  FACL BC has over 400 members across all areas of the legal profession including students, associates, partners, in-house counsel, public service, and the judiciary.   

In November 2021, we hosted our 10th annual gala, The Next 10 Years, featuring the Honourable Justice Mahmud Jamal of the Supreme Court of Canada and Dr. Carol Liao of the Peter A. Allard School of Law as our keynote speakers.  We are also the winner of the 2021 Clawbies award for our ground-breaking documentary, “But I Look Like a Lawyer”, which captures stories of the discrimination, stereotyping and bias experienced by members of the Pan-Asian legal community.

What are we looking for?

• Current 1L or 2L student who self-identifies as Asian-Canadian and is attending the Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of Victoria Faculty of Law or Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Experience planning events for non-profit organizations, student clubs or similar organizations

• Experience with technology platforms such as Google Drive, Canva and Zoom is an asset

• Experience with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn is an asset

• Experience with graphic design and website management is an asset

• Willingness to learn, adapt and problem-solve

What are your responsibilities?

 Administrative services

• Respond to director requests for assistance with operating Wild Apricot (our membership/website platform), Zoom, Canva and Google Drive

• Approve new membership applications, maintain an orderly archive and assist Treasurer with financial matters on Wild Apricot

• Contact Wild Apricot to troubleshoot issues that arise

• Apply for CPD credits or other professional credit approvals for FACL BC’s events

• Assist in recording board meeting minutes and/or action items, if needed

Communications

• Review, forward and respond to emails directed to the faclbc1@gmail.com email account

• Draft and send out email blasts to FACL BC’s membership

• Assist in sending out calendar invites for board meetings at the beginning of each term

• Assist with preparing marketing materials, including updating the FACL BC website, Instagram page, LinkedIn account, Facebook page and newsletter

Event Planning

• Provide logistical support for FACL BC events including creating event pages on Wild Apricot, Zoom and Facebook, making event name tags for attendees and speakers and setting up virtual events

• Assist Secretary in updating our internal events calendar with new events and changes, if needed

• Create and send thank you cards

• Such other services, and deliverables, as we may request.

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