AIRR
Location
Kansas City, KS | United States
Job description
Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation is a faith- based organization led by talented and courageous clergy and lay leaders from congregations and other community groups. We are striving to create a network that supports and empowers the immigrant community in the greater Kansas City area. The network provides tools and resources for people to be able to navigate their lives with confidence and pride. No person should live in fear of being torn apart from their family or home.
AIRR seeks a full-time staff member who will bring skills and passion in project and case management; volunteer management; and team coordination. Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to, management of a key project within the organization’s ongoing programs, including but not limited to: Accompaniment, Rapid Response, and others. The Migrant Support Coordinator will work under the direction of the Executive Director and will collaborate closely with other staff. A successful candidate should have a commitment to the mission and vision of AIRR.
Location: This position is based in Kansas City and candidates must be based in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to coordinate various types of trainings with diverse people
Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills
Detail oriented
Strong communication skills that can be applied both independently and within a team
Demonstrated ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines
Knowledge of Google Suite and Excel required
Spanish and English verbal and written competency required
Adaptability
Commitment to nonviolence, social justice, and to fighting racism and white supremacy in pursuit of these goals, personally and professionally
Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others to participate and share in tasks
Imagination and creativity
Willingness to work within a collaborative, consensus-based decision making process
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when necessary
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Programming
Major responsibility for setting up and carrying out efforts to accompany individuals and families seeking asylum. This position will act as the point person for day-to-day communications and coordinations on this project, working with many people in removal proceedings, volunteers, and partner agencies. Maintenance of this program includes communicating with clients throughout the duration of their case; coordinating support for biometrics, ICE, and/or court appointments; and tracking and managing case specifics such as next court hearings, biometrics appointments, and more.
Lead the accompaniment and rapid response program.
Organizing
Volunteer management.
This position will act as the logistics coordinator.
Work to expand and organize the AIRR core team to abolish the underlying programs and injustices requiring these responsive initiatives at AIRR.
Fundraising & Administrative
Support AIRR’s annual fundraising initiatives.
Support grant writing, communications, and regular reporting through providing written reports and updates on program status, progress and initiatives.
Attend weekly staff meetings and other administrative meetings as necessary.
Support daily office operations.
Research
Lead and/or assist with research and analysis needs as appropriate.
Support content creation for AIRR and communications with our base as well as broader public, including but not limited to topic-specific articles, action items, and reports.
Compensation:
Starting Max Salary: $45,000
Medical stipend
Paid Time Off.
Access to funds for professional development
Access to trainings for staff development and mentorship opportunities
To apply: Please send a cover letter and your resume to Karla Juarez at [email protected] with the subject line “Migrant support specialist. . Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, with a priority deadline of March 22, 2024.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $30,000 - 49,999
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