Immigration Services Fellow, Immigration Legal Services - Temporary

Position Title: Immigration Services Fellow - Temporary

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Immigration Services

Position Type: Temporary (Half-time – 20 hours/week), Non-Exempt, with the possibility of working additional hours if demand for services is high

Work Setting: Onsite

Reports To: Program Manager, HELS

Pay Range: $21-$23/hour

Total Compensation: 

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees (if working 30 hours or more)
• Employer-covered life insurance (if working 30 hours or more)

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Sick Pay – 1 hour for every 30 hours  

Please Note: This position is temporary; you will only receive a state minimum of sick time, and it does not include vacation or 401K benefits.

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Immigration Legal Services Department team as the Immigration Services Fellow. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting education and outreach, connecting faculty staff, and students with legal services, assisting with administrative tasks, and leading efforts to promote JFS services through SDSU spaces, events, and workshops. The fellowship’s objective will be to establish a consistent presence at SDSU to represent HELS and build trust to connect the campus community to JFS services. This position reports directly to the HELS Program Manager and works closely with the SDSU Monarch Resource Center (MURC) and the rest of the Immigration Legal Services team.

Responsibilities:

Triage & Intake Coordination

• Serve as the first point of contact for students seeking legal services through the MURC
• Conduct initial intake appointments to gather basic information, assess needs, and determine appropriate next steps
• Connect students to JFS legal services attorneys for full appointments or legal service preparation sessions
• Maintain confidential intake records and track student referrals in compliance with privacy standards
• Collaborate closely with JFS staff to streamline services and maintain strong communication channels

Outreach, Education, and Event Coordination

• Support education and outreach initiatives at SDSU by engaging the campus community and developing event materials
• Promote JFS services and resources across SDSU by attending and presenting at events, fairs, and workshops
• Develop and facilitate workshops or presentations on immigrant rights, legal services, and support resources for students, staff, and faculty
• Build and sustain relationships with student organizations, campus departments, and faculty partners to raise awareness about available legal resources
• Maintain records of outreach events to ensure compliance with data and reporting requirements
• Support the development of outreach materials (flyers, social media content, emails) in English and Spanish

Administration and Other Duties

• Assist with scheduling and coordination of JFS-HELS campus representative visits or info sessions
• Stay up to date on rapidly changing immigration laws and policy updates
• Collect and report data on outreach efforts, student engagement, and service usage
• Attend a weekly check-in with the HELS Lead Program Coordinator and the MURC Assistant Director
• Attend regular MURC team meetings and training
• Other duties assigned to support the mission of the MURC

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, insurance, and willingness to drive to off-site locations
• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, public administration, or a related field; OR equivalent experience working with immigrant communities
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (oral and written)
• Experience working with undocumented, immigrant, or marginalized student populations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, if needed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to social justice, student-centered practices, and confidentiality

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• Experience coordinating outreach efforts, workshops, or campus programs
• Familiarity with legal intake processes, immigration systems, or higher education settings
• Lived experience as an immigrant or member of a mixed-status family
• Familiarity with the SDSU campus, buildings, departments, student organizations, etc

Important Notice:

Please submit a resume and cover letter on your application.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary

• $21 - $23/hour