Member Liaison - Dallas, TX

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Signup Deadline: 11-29-2024
Starts: 01-01-2025
Ends: 12-31-2025

Description:

PURPOSE:
The Member Liaisons provide a centralized community in cities and regions where ILTA members work to promote, educate and advance ILTA membership and benefits, and foster member integration into the organization. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Member Liaison role includes: 
•    Organize local (city and/or regional) programming and plan social events, with potential option of split responsibilities (outlined below) 
•    Welcoming new members (via email or phone)
•    Assist in answering membership questions  
•    Assist ILTA in delivery of ILTA services in and around their local area 
•    Encourage participation in ILTA
•    Provide members opportunities to build relationships with each other and with ILTA 
•    Engage with vendors
•    Deliver local networking and educational opportunities and events
•    Plan, develop and deliver curriculum of events in local area
•    Work with ILTA staff to coordinate local events, vendor support, etc.
•    Network and brainstorm with Member Liaisons for successful planning and networking
•    Work alongside other Member Liaisons in the area (where applicable) to divide work and efforts for educational, social, and membership tasks
     o    Educational Membership Liaison will plan, develop, and deliver educational events in the local area (i.e. vendor events, trainings on applications/information, roundtables about specific areas of technology, etc.)
     o    Social Membership Liaison will plan and develop social events in the local area (i.e. lunch meets, happy hours, etc.)
     o    Membership Member Liaison will plan, develop, and deliver membership events in the local area (i.e. ILTA-led events, informational events about ILTA and its purpose/mission, membership recruitment events for non-member organizations, etc.)
     o    Hybrid role option, where members are cross-trained in multiple responsibilities and/or smaller representation within a certain region/city.

 
TERM:
•    One year, renewable subject to annual interview/approval: January 1 to December 31
•    Staggered, where possible, for continuous coverage 
 
DUTIES:
•    Member Liaisons are required to participate in monthly phone calls
•    New Member Liaisons are required to participate in mentoring program offered by Volunteer Leaders (title is to be determined, previous RCT)
•    Co-Member Liaisons are required to participate in quarterly Co-Member Liaison phone calls, in additional to the monthly Member Liaison calls
•    Participate in Member Liaison continuing education events
•    Participate on project teams when needed, to develop local programming deliverable
•    Schedule and coordinate local meetings, socials, and roadshows in assigned area (number of meetings depend on membership area)
•    Collect local member insights regarding desired content/events, via personal outreach, surveys or meetings.
•    Respond timely to ILTA Staff and Volunteer Leaders (title is to be determined, previous RCT)inquiries
•    Coordinate with Volunteer Leaders (title is to be determined, previous RCT) on various projects and initiatives
•    Encourage new ILTA membership 
•    Promote ILTA resources
•    Be responsive to member requests and suggestions


QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE:  
 
Minimum Criteria:
•    Active ILTA member, business partner or industry participant
•    Ability to attend the Member Liaison Orientation
•    Complete the ILTA Conflict of Interest Form 
•    At least one year of experience working in legal technology/legal industry
•    Ability to accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required
•    Ability to lead a team and work within a team environment
•    Act as a reflection of ILTA’s core values at all times
•    Ability to work within a goal-oriented, results-driven team
•    Ability to execute a project as defined by the volunteer leader/staff
•    Ability to convey ideas with respectfulness
•    Ability to provide practical programming direction for the organization 
•    Customer service experience 
•    Understanding of ILTA’s membership benefits
 
Preferred Skills:
•    Knowledge/experience of technology in the legal profession 
•    Effective interpersonal communication 
•    Creative thinking around membership and engagement  
•    Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines  
•    Ability to respond to rapidly shifting priorities  
•    Ability to start communications and bring new suggestions to others 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:  
The most important things you will learn from this position: 
•    Improve subject matter expertise in non-profit association membership benefits 
•    Networking and learning from the challenges and successes of peers in growing awareness of membership benefits 
•    Communication and collaboration with other committees to develop creative solutions 
•    Leadership 
•    Goal setting 
•    Meeting facilitation 
•    Mentorship 
 
COMPENSATION:  
ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses.
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:   
ILTA seeks to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the legal tech community. Holding this core value central to all volunteer efforts will be key to the success of individuals holding ILTA volunteer roles and remains a top priority for ILTA. 


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System Qualifications:

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Volunteers Needed:

1 (1 open slot)

Experience Required:

1 to 3 Years Industry Experience

Points:

480

Contact:

Maribeth Torbik
Educational Engagement Manager
ILTA


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