Immigration Bond & Community Associate

Position Overview

The Bond and Community Associate position will support Envisions bond and community work by assisting with bond payments working closely with families and attorneys of people in detention and ensuring compassionate and responsive support during critical moments. The role also partners with the Advocacy team to uplift community voices through events campaigns and trainings that empower community members. This position will help strengthen community connections advance collective advocacy efforts and support individuals and families navigating the detention system.

Job Responsibilities

• Pay Immigration bonds through online portal and occasionally in person.
• Perform intakes from community members currently in immigration detention.
• Liaise with attorneys on bond referrals.
• Liaise with other bond funds.
• Communicate daily with families and points of contact for individuals in detention to obtain accurate and required information required to process bond payments.
• Ensure complete and accurate record-keeping of bonds paid.
• Troubleshoot with federal immigration bond offices on payment issues.
• Coordinate safe transportation for people released from detention.
• Provide connection to our post-release team for support referrals.
• Support the Advocacy team with engaging community members interested in advocacy political education public education and leadership events.
• Support and participate in community meetings events campaigns rallies and workshops.
• Gather and maintain accurate data for all community members in our database.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: community organizing legal services working with immigrant communities or working with formerly incarcerated individuals and communities.
• Computer and database management skills (Microsoft Word & Excel Adobe Acrobat Pro Salesforce G-Suite).
• Highly organized with the ability to ensure accuracy for large datasets.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure use independent judgment and produce a quality work product with good attention to detail within tight time constraints and strict deadlines.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent telephone skills.
• Uncompromising on keeping client confidentiality.
• Proactive adaptable flexible team player.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Knowledge or experience with posting immigration bonds is preferred but not required.

Envision Freedom Fund is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed religion national origin citizenship age sex disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression military status marital status familial status caregiver status predisposing genetic characteristics veteran or active military service member status pregnancy arrest or conviction record unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Envision Freedom Fund values diverse experiences. People with criminal justice involvement and detention history are encouraged to apply. We depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.