Who We Are

The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights fights for the rights, safety, and unity of immigrant communities, standing with those trapped in our nation’s fundamentally flawed immigration system. We engage in unwavering legal defense and strategic litigation for immigrant children and adults facing detention and deportation in the Capital Region and beyond, because everyone has the right to be free, safe, and supported. 

Our Work Environment

Amica Center’s Programs provide trauma-informed, person-centered legal services to adults and children impacted by immigration detention across the Capital Region and beyond. Serving hundreds of detained adults each year and offering legal orientation, screening, and representation to detained and formerly detained children, our work centers client autonomy, dignity, and holistic support within a fundamentally unjust system. Both programs operate in deeply collaborative environments that emphasize interconnectivity across teams, professional growth, mentorship, and adaptability. Staff bring deep expertise to a complex and evolving immigration system, working together through shared learning, innovation, and advocacy to advance the rights and wellbeing of the people we serve. 

Position Summary

The Part-Time Volunteer Program Associate functions as a key member of the Volunteer Program and the Detained Adult Program (DAP) and will report to the Senior Volunteer Program Associate. The Volunteer Program Associate will manage volunteer interpretation and translation services, and support on volunteer coordination for jail visits to adult detention centers, as well as other volunteer opportunities that support DAP. They will also support on volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship. This is a part-time, temporary position.

General Duties and Responsibilities [1]

Volunteer Program Management

• Assign translation and interpretation requests to volunteers on a weekly basis, ensuring volunteer translators and interpreters are providing quality services. 
• Support on coordination and communication for the jail visit volunteer program. 
• Support on volunteer onboarding, including communications, scheduling trainings, and ensuring necessary forms & background checks are complete. 

Volunteer Engagement & Stewardship

• Participate in recruitment events at universities, law schools, faith communities and community organizations, typically once per month (these may occur after typical work hours). 
• Assist with volunteer stewardship activities, such as writing thank you notes and planning volunteer events. 

Program Administration

• Conduct administrative tasks, including entering and maintaining volunteer information in GivePulse and EveryAction according to established protocols. 
• Participate in Volunteer Program, Detained Adult Program, and all-staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned related to the Volunteer Program.

[1] This list is illustrative and not intended to be a complete classification of all job functions or tasks. 

Qualifications Required:

• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Experience as a volunteer. This can include but is not limited to: occasional volunteering with an nonprofit/community/civic organization or long-term national or international service.
• Ability to perform the job from 9 am to 5 pm EST, as well as attend community or volunteer recruitment events which may occur outside of normal working hours.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity, integrity, and accuracy.
• Meticulous planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks/projects, and follow through on detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks. 
• Must be a team player and able to pivot as necessary to evolving circumstances.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends at volunteer recruitment events, typically once per month. 
• Reliability, responsiveness, and courtesy in all team and volunteer interactions.

Qualifications preferred:

• Professional experience in volunteer management or engagement. 
• Experience and/or interest in immigration issues, particularly as they pertain to removal and detention. 
• Experience building a community among a team of volunteers. 

Competencies Required:

• Adaptability and Flexibility: ability to adjust to changing Volunteer Program needs and priorities
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating externally with volunteers
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and follow through on detail with a high level of accuracy. 

Salary: Hourly rate of $35.00 

Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt. The candidate can expect to work 15-20 hours per week through the end of 2026.

Hiring Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position has been filled. Review of applications will begin the week of May 26. 

Reports To: Senior Volunteer Program Associate 

Supervisory Responsibility: None 

Location and/or Travel Requirements: This position will be based in the Washington, D.C. Office. Due to business related travel expectations, it is recommended candidates live within 30-miles of their assigned primary office. 

Telework: Amica Center operates a hybrid work environment where staff are required to work at least one day per week in-office, but some roles require more office/on-site attendance or travel. 

Benefits: Amica Center offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance and pre-tax commuter benefits for those living in the DMV. 

Paid Time Off: Amica Center provides personal, sick and volunteer time off, federal holidays, winter break closure and parental leave. 

EEO Statement: Amica Center for Immigrant Rights is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Amica Center prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amica Center conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Our Anti-Racism Statement: To learn more about our anti-racism statement- https://amicacenter.org/becoming-anti-racist/

COVID-19 Vaccination: All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. To be fully vaccinated means having completed the full dosages required for the type of vaccine obtained as designated by the CDC. If boosters are subsequently recommended by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) then employees will be required to receive the booster within thirty (30) days of their eligibility to access the boosters. 

How to Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter and writing sample that explains your interest in this role with your Paylocity submission.