Immigration Resource Coordinator
Immigration Resource Coordinator
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Job Description
Title: Immigration Resources Coordinator
Location: Bronx NY
FLSA Status:Full Time (35 hours)Exempt
Role Summary: The Immigrant Resource Coordinator will play a pivotal role in leading community engagement efforts within the Bronx. This individual will be responsible for recruiting training and managing a network of immigrant volunteers known as Immigrant Helping Hands to conduct culturally appropriate and language accessible community outreach. The coordinator will facilitate the exchange of vital information and resources contributing to the integration and success of immigrants in their new communities.
Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:
- Build partnerships with local organizations religious institutions and cultural groups to identify outreach opportunities and coordinate events such as workshops information sessions and roundtable discussions tailored to immigrant needs.
- Facilitate the distribution of essential resources and referrals related to legal aid healthcare employment and education and maintain an accessible up-to-date resource database for community use.
- Promote civic engagement and awareness among immigrants by organizing educational sessions on immigration rights and citizenship pathways in collaboration with legal service providers.
- Recruit and train volunteers from diverse immigrant communities using culturally sensitive strategies and comprehensive programs focused on cultural competency communication and community engagement.
- Assign volunteers to outreach initiatives aligned with their skills and backgrounds while providing ongoing support supervision and recognition to foster a collaborative volunteer environment.
- Build partnerships with local organizations religious institutions and cultural groups to identify outreach opportunities and coordinate events such as workshops information sessions and roundtable discussions tailored to immigrant needs.
- Facilitate the distribution of essential resources and referrals related to legal aid healthcare employment and education and maintain an accessible up-to-date resource database for community use.
- Promote civic engagement and awareness among immigrants by organizing educational sessions on immigration rights and citizenship pathways in collaboration with legal service providers.
- Perform other projects as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.
Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:
- This is a full-time exempt position. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position based on organizational needs deadlines or events.
- May be required to work shifts including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.
- Office setting with regular exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (social work community development immigration studies etc.) preferred
- Minimum three years of experience coordinating community-based initiatives preferably related to immigration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse groups and individuals.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work within diverse cultural contexts.
- Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for community events and meetings.
- Must be able to read speak write and understand English for administrative purposes.
- Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
- This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age race creed color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion military or veteran status sex disability (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.
NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Paid Time-off
- Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
- Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Aflac: Short-Term Disability CA Accident and Hospital
- Employee Discount Program
False Statements
Misrepresentation of your experience skills or education or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.
At-Will Employment Disclaimer:
While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship please note that NAICA is an at-will employer. Under these terms employment is subject to termination at any time without notice and with or without cause at the discretion of the organization.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
