Canadian Legal Literacy Foundation
Operations
Operations provides the organizational support that connects the Foundation’s publications, education, and community programs.
How Operations supports the work
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Communications, public information, and newsletters.
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Website, technology, and digital publishing support.
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Program and event planning.
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Campus and community outreach.
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Financial administration and fundraising coordination.
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Volunteer coordination and internal organization.
Team
37 active members
Aivrey McKinley
Founder
Nick Trehan
Managing Director
Elizabeth McGraw
Chief Operating Officer
Rebecca Tyli
Publishing Review Board Member
Emily Paiva
Publishing Review Board Member
David Adjei
Publishing Review Board Member
Lauren Praill
Editor-in-Chief
Harjot Kular
Chief of Editorial Communications
Nicole Basran
Senior Editor
Abigail Geam-Worlanyo
Senior Editor
Jennifer Draper
Senior Editor
Jessica Lim
Senior Editor
Sara Younes
Senior Editor
Allie DaSilva
Senior Editor
Emily Yee
Senior Editor
Ethan Walker
Senior Editor
Ira Chandershekar
Senior Editor
Rachel Brouwer
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Damai Siallagan
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Emily Caruso
Chief Events/Fundraising Officer
Maro Okotie
Chief Human Rights Officer
India Johnson
Chief Newsletter Writer
Daniel Thorp
Chief Technology Officer
Francesco Gismondi
Chief Finance Officer
Maryam Zaman
Chief Newsletter
Nancy Mancino
Chief Campus Ambassador
Elijah Dela Rosa
Events/Fundraising Associate
Sasha Saeed
Events/Fundraising Associate
Taylor Bianco
Events/Fundraising Officer
Reet Minhas
Communications Associate
Erica Cukulin
Human Resources Associate
Tahirah Khan
Human Resources Associate
Alexa Ghatas
Finance/Sponsorships Associate
Sana Menon
Human Resources Associate
Suhavi Bajwa
Newsletter Writer/Editor
Misha Panesar
Grant Writer
David Akinboro
Events/Fundraising Associate
Operations roles
Operations team members do everything from marketing to events to outreach to finance to communications. These opportunities let members build their pre-law community, engage with law students, lawyers, and advisors, and gain hands-on experience with the legal editorial process. These are unpaid volunteer roles that allow team members to strengthen their commitment to community, service, and civic engagement.
IT Associate
Develops and implements an IT strategy aligned with the organization’s goals, identifying technology solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Manage the website and create content for it.
- Collaborate with all departments so the website provides the information needed to represent the organization.
Communications Associate
Develops and implements a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the organization’s reputation and visibility, identifying target audiences, key messaging, and appropriate channels.
- Collaborate with marketing, IT, newsletter, events, and campus ambassador leads to promote and organize opportunities, meetings, and events.
- Organize all email communications and the hiring process for operations roles.
- Help oversee the Campus Ambassador program alongside the Chief Campus Ambassador.
Marketing Associate
Develops and executes marketing strategies to enhance visibility, reach, and impact, aligning efforts with organizational goals and target audiences.
- Maintain a consistent brand identity and messaging across all channels and materials, including brand guidelines and standards.
- Use digital tools and platforms to expand online reach and engagement.
- Develop content for the website, blog, social media, and newsletters.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign performance and adjust as needed.
Newsletter Writer/Editor
Creates engaging and informative content for newsletters distributed to subscribers.
- Write articles, updates, announcements, and features aligned with organizational objectives.
- Research relevant topics and trends, and interview stakeholders, experts, and members for insights and quotes.
- Maintain a consistent writing style and tone, adapted to each section or theme.
- Review and edit content for clarity, grammar, spelling, and coherence.
- Help manage the content calendar, coordinate contributors, and meet delivery deadlines.
Finance/Sponsorship Associate
Develops and implements financial plans and budgets, monitoring performance to support fiscal health and sustainability.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, and communicate findings to the board.
- Develop financial policies and procedures that promote transparency and accountability.
- Manage cash flow, including bank account monitoring, payment coordination, and projections.
- Develop financial strategies for fundraising campaigns and grant applications, with reporting to support decision-making.
- Maintain the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
PR/Partnerships Associate
Manages relationships with the public, media, and external partners to enhance reputation, visibility, and support.
- Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers, pitch stories, and respond to media inquiries.
- Create press releases, media kits, website updates, and other communication materials with consistent messaging and branding.
- Seek opportunities for collaboration, sponsorship, and partnership aligned with the organization’s mission.
- Develop partnership proposals and collaborate on joint initiatives.
Human Resources Associate
Works with department leads to identify volunteer needs and develop role descriptions.
- Advertise openings, screen resumes, conduct interviews, and take part in selection.
- Foster a positive environment through effective communication, conflict resolution, and volunteer engagement.
- Address volunteer concerns and grievances in line with organizational policies and legal requirements.
Events/Fundraising Associate
Conceptualizes and plans a diverse range of events that connect the community and align with the publication’s objectives.
- Collaborate with communications and marketing to develop event marketing strategies and host successful events.
- Plan largely virtual events, reflecting the organization’s reach from coast to coast.
- Create fundraising initiatives and coordinate fundraising events with the Chief Campus Ambassador.
Contributing to Operations
Operations work can involve planning, writing, coordination, technical support, outreach, budgeting, and other practical work needed to sustain a nonprofit organization and its legal-community programs. Recruitment for these roles opens periodically — get in touch to ask which roles are currently open.