Job Title: Community Outreach Coordinator

Reports To: Education and Outreach Director

Status: Part-Time

Salaried Starting Wage: $30,000

POSITION BACKGROUND:

UnLocal staff, interns and collaborators currently hold 4-5 monthly month events on immigration law topics. In 2019, we are planning to expand our outreach and build our impact.

The Community Outreach Coordinator will be an important addition to the Education and Outreach team. This individual will be responsible for maintaining relationships with our core and extended partners. In addition, they will be expected to create new relationships with immigrant groups, community-based organizations, workplaces, schools and allies; create original content for the access to higher education program, and create and conduct Know Your Rights presentations related to immigration and education. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about immigrant rights and energized to empower immigrant communities.

This is a part-time, 24-28 hours/3 days per week position with some weekend and evening hours expected, with a desired start date of no later than February 1^st, 2019.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Education and Outreach Director in maintaining and developing relationships with new institutions;
• Create and update presentations on current immigration topics;
• Create and update presentations on current education topics related to immigrant students in both English and Spanish and/or French;
• Conduct online outreach and education on immigration policies and laws;
• Plan trainings to inform community-based partner staff and volunteers about legal remedies and resources for their members;
• Grow access to higher education department.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree;
• Organized and excellent time management;
• Experienced at working in a variety of community-based settings;
• Public speaking and/or teaching experience;
• Strong, clear and effective communication;
• Creative thinker and excellent at problem-solving;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite;
• Fluency/professional working proficiency in Spanish or French is highly preferred (fluency/professional working proficiency in other languages in addition to, or aside from, Spanish or French is a plus);
• Knowledge of U.S. immigration policies is required;
• Interest and sensitivity in working with youth, survivors of violence and other vulnerable populations;
• Detail oriented, hard-working, empathetic, committed to community-centered and trauma-informed community engagement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary is $30,000 and includes health insurance, commuter and gym benefits;
• Vacation, sick, and personal days;
• Reimbursement for up to $300 in yearly relevant trainings.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and a list of two references to Tania Mattos at tania@unlocal.org with Community Outreach Coordinator Application in the subject line. Please, no phone calls. UnLocal, Inc. values workplace diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of under-represented or disadvantaged communities. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran or active military service member status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. UnLocal, Inc. values diverse experiences. People with criminal justice records are encouraged to apply.