Leading the Dream Advocacy Fall Fellow

United We Dream (UWD) is the largest immigrant youth-led community in the country. We create welcoming spaces for young people – regardless of immigration status – to make their voices heard and win victories so that all people can live free and thrive. We recruit, support, engage and empower young people and are creating a new generation of social justice leaders to change our world. 

Our powerful network is made up of 1.2 million members, over 100 local groups across 28 states, and we reach over 5 million people online every month. We celebrate our diversity and believe in multi-ethnic, multi-racial, inter-generational intersectional solutions. Over 60% of our members are womxn and 20% identify as LGBTQ.

Whether we’re organizing in the streets, building innovative technology systems, opening doors for LGBTQ immigrant youth, clearing pathways to education, stopping deportations, or creating alliances across social movements, United We Dream puts undocumented immigrant youth in the driver’s seat. United We Dream is a fast-paced, dynamic organization which has become a leading voice in social change and has appeared in every major news outlet in the country.

We are driven by the priorities and needs of our members; have trained thousands of individuals; and have supported countless local organizing groups. Today, United We Dream is arguably the most influential immigrant rights organization in the nation and a leading driver of progressive politics and strategy. Our brand is known around the world and we are proud to be driven by the hopes, dreams, decisions, and brilliance of directly impacted young people. 

Learn more about United We Dream by visiting www.unitedwedream.org

POSITION SUMMARY 

United We Dream (UWD) is looking for passionate and self-motivated Advocacy Fellows to join our Fall Leading the Dream Advocacy Fellowship program. In collaboration with the Advocacy and Campaigns Team, fellows will get training on federal, state and local advocacy, learning how to research, develop, and support the implementation of advocacy campaigns that advance immigration justice goals at all levels of government. This training will focus on levers of power and influence with governments, protecting immigrant communities from deportation and detention, and advancing pro-immigrant policies through legislative and administrative advocacy.

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to UWD’s mission, curious, resourceful, interested in learning the mechanics of federal policymaking, and eager to contribute to advocacy campaigns that elevate the voices of immigrant youth. This is a remote, part-time position.

Responsibilities 

• Commitment to appear to all scheduled training modules.
• Responsible for weekly written assignments.
• Responsible for a final project involving a script and video.
• Scheduling and holding Congressional advocacy meetings.
• Internal and external content development for community education and rapid response.
• Provide added capacity and support for research/data analysis related to federal and state/local priorities as they relate to anti-enforcement work, deportation defense, DACA,  and larger undocumented population to inform our advocacy strategy.

Desired Qualifications and Skills 

• Some knowledge and passion for immigration policy. 
• Ability to remain calm and professional while dealing with tight deadlines
• Smart, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Be knowledgeable about online trends on educational materials from other organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

Cultural Competency [Must Haves]

• Strong understanding of the immigrant experience
• Understanding of race, gender, sexuality and other aspects of identity, and their intersections, and how that plays out in the work
• Demonstrates self-awareness of their own multiple group identities and their attendant dynamics, and can adapt approach as needed
• Ability to build strong relationships and trust across race, gender, class, and other group identities, both internally and externally

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. United We Dream offers a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health insurance, retirement plans, and life insurance. 

Base pay ranges  $25.00 per hour with a max of 15 hours per week 

Location: As UWD is a remote-first workplace, this is a part-time position. We have a preference to hire in states where we already have employees working from home - AZ, DC, CT, CA, FL, IL, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OK, SC, and TX. Once UWD determines it is safe to do so, you may be required to travel occasionally to DC or elsewhere, for internal team meetings, retreats, and UWD events as required for your role. 

To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Edit: Please submit a resume, cover letter, through our career website https://unitedwedream.org/about/careers/. Please do not send duplicate materials and incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

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UWD is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. UWD does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.