About the position
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada's Immigration Legal Services (ILS) provides low-cost, or pro bono, direct representation in immigration matters to individuals throughout northern Nevada, along with outreach and education on immigration updates, rights under U.S. law, and fraud prevention. By assisting immigrants in obtaining legal status and work authorization, ILS helps reduce poverty and enhance economic stability. The ILS is seeking a Family Strengthening Immigration Marketing & Outreach Coordinator VISTA to continue capacity-building outreach to strengthen, expand, and increase families' knowledge of the ILS. Many law-abiding immigrants, who are entitled to legal status, do not pursue documentation because they are afraid of exploitation. The ILS also assists with family reunification through its family-based legal assistance, helping clients achieve their American Dream by becoming naturalized U.S. citizens. The VISTA will work with ILS to develop marketing materials to distribute to ILS stakeholders and engage and inform the community of updates in immigration policies. They will develop an interactive training and on-boarding plans for volunteers, attend stakeholder meetings, and they will learn about case management and work with the team to improve and streamline internal case processing. This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA's Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.
Responsibilities
- Build the capacity of the ILS team by formalizing the training of volunteers and developing a pro bono referral system.
- Continue to develop systems for informing the immigrant population about low-cost, or pro-bono, services through the development of marketing materials and social media posts.
- Develop an interactive training and on-boarding guide for volunteers.
- Attend stakeholder meetings with local attorneys and research law firms.
- Work with ILS staff to place potential pro bono cases with attorneys and plan educational presentations to educate volunteer attorneys.
- Build relationships with other legal services providers to expand education on the latest immigration policies.
- Develop a monthly e-newsletter to distribute to ILS stakeholders.
- Use social media and web-based marketing to update on ILS events and share information on individual rights, new laws, notario fraud, etc.
- Work with ILS team to update case management materials.
Requirements
- Team Work
- Computers/Technology
- Education
- Community Organization
- Writing/Editing
- General Skills
- Social Services
- Recruitment
Benefits
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Training
- Living Allowance
- Relocation Allowance
- Health Coverage*
