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Lutheran Social Services of New York

Legal Immigration Outreach Coordinator

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  • Full Time
  • $40,000 - $55,000
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Details
New York, NY
Full Time
$40000.00 - $55000.00 Salary/year
Description

Position Summary: The Outreach Coordinator, ASILP will be responsible for conducting outreach to local community groups and recruiting and training community members who wish to volunteer to assist ASILP Support Center activities. They will serve as a first point of contact for all Center arrivals and assist with scheduling appointments for services.
Key Areas of Responsibility:

Coordinator will serve as first point of contact for all clients arriving at the ASILP Support Center:

Will provide basic information about services offered and assist in scheduling appointments for those who come to the Center.

Coordinate relationships and internal referrals among nonprofit partners

Coordinate appointments and outreach with the 311 Hotline

Coordinator will conduct outreach to CBOs/churches/community members to recruit volunteers willing to donate time, energy, and resources to the Center:

Create and conduct presentations to community groups/churches/law firms to inform them about the Center program.

Cultivate relationships with these groups and organizations to create meaningful collaboration and volunteer opportunities.

Coordinator will develop and implement trainings for volunteers to:

provide information sessions and orientation workshops for the Center.

assist with connecting migrants to referred services.

interpretation or translation assistance.

Coordinator will seek out and coordinate donations for the Center.

Coordinator will recruit volunteers and pro bono attorneys.

Coordinator will assist the Attorney and Navigators in maintaining client files, sorting and entering client mail, and contacting clients. Coordinator will assist in scheduling appointments for Navigators and Attorneys.

Other duties as assigned.
Education/Licensure:


Bachelor’s Degree required.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities:

Experience working with immigrants or immigration issues highly preferred.

Experience in public speaking and training preferred.

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with individuals from all walks of life.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, determine priorities, and work independently.

Knowledge about immigration law/system is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Salary
  • $40,000 - $55,000


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