The Immigration Project's mission is to provide high quality legal services to low income immigrant communities in 86 counties across central and southern Illinois. The main office is in Normal, IL with a small satellite office in Champaign, IL. Immigration Project attorneys and legal representatives represent individuals in the process to become U.S. citizens or prove their U.S. citizenship to the government. We also represent individuals in applications to obtain work authorization or lawful permanent residency in the United States and individuals seeking to bring family members to the US from countries all over the world. In addition, the Immigration Project represents survivors of trauma and violence in applications for visas, asylum, and residency. The Immigration Project also conducts outreach and education programs for both immigrant and non-immigrant communities including Know Your Rights presentations, legal information clinics, and Immigration 101 talks to non-immigrant communities. The program relies on legal representatives, administrative staff, 4 AmeriCorp VISTAs, and a large network of community volunteers working together to maximize the agency's resources. For more information, visit our website www.immigrationproject.org Multiple start dates available; exact date will be determined upon selection.
Member Duties : The Emerging Programs Assistant VISTA will help create materials for new and emerging programs. For example, in 2021 we launched a new Welcoming Center for McLean County that is designed to both assist immigrants in social services but also help make McLean county a more welcoming place. The Emerging Programs Assistant will help create standard intake forms, develop program materials and guides, and help refine data collection and reporting systems. This position will help create standard materials, organize guides and trainings, and help ensure the emerging program is organized and successful for future VISTAs doing similar work. Knowledge of Spanish is required. Some knowledge of French is welcomed. The Immigration Project will commit to paying $500 a month for rental cost.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Team Work .
Immigration Project – Emerging Programs Assistant
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ILLINOIS
From 09/12/2024 To 12/01/2025
Contact
Charlotte Alvarez
calvarez@immigrationproject.org
