Leading the Dream Advocacy Fellow

United We Dream

3d•$25•Remote

About The Position

United We Dream (UWD) is looking for passionate and self-motivated Advocacy Fellows to join our Summer 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.

Requirements

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
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

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.