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Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights · 1 month ago

Temporary: Community Engagement Specialist

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$33.68/hr - $33.68/hr

The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is a national organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant children. The Community Engagement Specialist will enhance outreach efforts for the Protect Immigrant Children Campaign by building relationships with community organizations and local leaders.

ConsultingLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Develop a map of local organizations, advocates, and community leaders who work with or support immigrant children and families

Introduce organizations and leaders to the Protect Immigrant Children Campaign and assess their interest in participation

Identify credible messengers - such as educators, faith leaders, business owners, and local officials—who can serve as credible messengers for the Campaign

Serve as a local connector between the PIC Campaign and state-based partners

Identify local opportunities to influence public opinion and motivate action. This should include opportunities to connect with new audiences

Document outreach activities and stakeholder relationships to inform Campaign strategy and maintain a database of contacts, including their roles, influence, and engagement level

Monitor local developments, community events, and political shifts that may impact immigrant children and families. This should include staying up to date on legislative initiatives and challenges

Attend regular Campaign check-ins and contribute updates on state-level progress

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Community organizingStakeholder mappingAdvocacy experiencePublic speakingBilingual in EnglishSpanishInterpersonal communicationCreative problem-solvingDetail-orientedIndependent workFlexibility

Required

Established relationships with local and state-based organizations and community leaders

Temporary candidates must have their own functional computer

Deep understanding of state and local political, cultural, and community landscapes

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Comfortable with public speaking and able to engage diverse audiences

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

Resourceful, proactive, and creative problem-solver

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Valid driver's license and access to transportation

Preferred

Experience—lived, volunteer, or professional—with immigration matters

Experience in community organizing, advocacy, journalism, or public affairs

Experience with stakeholder mapping, coalition building, or grassroots mobilization

Familiarity with media and communications platforms

Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other languages commonly spoken in immigrant communities)

Company

Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate for the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children.

Founded in 2003