University YMCA & New American Welcome Center
The University YMCA, founded in 1873, develops campus and community leaders committed to social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement by fostering dialogue, reflection and action. Established in 2017, the Y’s New American Welcome Center (NAWC) works to co-create a community where all immigrants can thrive and flourish by engaging local institutions and mobilizing community resources to ensure equitable access to services, economic opportunity, and meaningful belonging.
Job Description
Compensation
This internship is a volunteer position and not a job. The intern must commit to volunteering a minimum of 10 hours per week. A stipend may be available.
Requirements
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Client interaction, intake, & file organization;
- Scheduling and assisting during appointments for legal services clients;
- Note taking and initial application data entry;
- Legal research, primarily in the areas of immigration case law and country conditions;
- Supervised case management & regular client data and interaction notes entry;
- Completing and submitting local FOIA requests on behalf of clients to further their cases;
- Coordination with community partners to connect clients to services and outreach to immigrant communities;
- Assisting with grant writing and program fundraising as necessary.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency in another language, with bilingual capability in English, Spanish or French preferred;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills;
- Ability to effectively interact with others with compassion and efficiency;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
- Experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Experience with case management systems;
- Experience with and/or knowledge of current immigration law and policy;
- Experience conducting legal and/or academic research
