Client Development & Community Outreach Coordinator

Closing Date: January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Faculty of Law: UNB Legal Clinic

The UNB Legal Clinic is a new experiential learning course of the Faculty of Law. It provides legal practice experience to students under the direct supervision of a lawyer and improves access to justice in New Brunswick. The UNB Legal Clinic offers legal services in housing, employment and social benefits. Contrary to other courses, the UNB Legal Clinic will be open year-round.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 5-Year Term | Fredericton | In-person

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel throughout the province.
• Must possess a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Salary Range: $49,410 - $61,768 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director of the Legal Clinic, the Client Development & Community Outreach Coordinator seeks out and creates partnerships with potential like-minded partners and stakeholders who will provide client referrals. The position acts as a liaison between the Legal Clinic and the partners to facilitate access to justice for low-income individuals throughout New Brunswick.

• Design, develop, and implement strategies, materials, and activities that promote the clinic.
• Promote the services of the UNB Legal Clinic through various advertising strategies.
• Build partnerships between the UNB Legal Clinic and key stakeholders throughout the province.
• Develop and negotiate Partnership agreements.
• Recruit and liaise with stakeholders.
• Create and organize "pop-up" clinics around the province to help communities understand the clinic's offerings and ensure access to the service throughout the province.
• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
• Prepare an annual budget for community outreach activities.
• Create and maintain a database of potential partners throughout the province.
• Arrange speaking and other events for Clinic Lawyers and law students and book travel.
• Prepare accurate records and reports on the goals of the clinic.
• Track statistics on the use of the clinic.
• Assist the Administrative Assistant as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post Secondary diploma in a related field.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in outreach capacity and building relationships.

Additional Strengths

• Ability to communicate in French is considered a strong asset.
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact face-to-face with individuals and stakeholders.
• Ability to address a wide variety of audiences.
• Understanding of the importance of client confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege
• Ability to work with diverse communities, with clients having a wide range of personal and socio-economic circumstances and be familiar with cultural competence and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.