Share Email Opening Title Immigration Project Intern  Description Description: The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) Immigration Project is seeking part-time and full-time interns to support various aspects of our project. All internships are paid, and externship credit may be available through students’ schools. The internship generally would entail a commitment of 10 to 15 weeks and can take place during the academic year or during summer break. The Immigration Project provides LGBTQ+ immigrants with direct legal representation in their immigration cases, with a primary focus on asylum seekers fleeing persecution based on their gender identity, sexual orientation, or HIV status. The program also advocates for legal reform and policy change on issues affecting asylum seekers in the United States.   Duties and Responsibilities: Operations and Administrative – Help maintain and update online client files; Scan notices, mail, and documents, and place in appropriate client file; Organize and sort physical files; Assist with organizing back log data on Cerenade (management database) and the creation of cases on the Cerenade and NCLR helpline data base software. Client Services – Assist staff members in conducting screenings and intake interviews; Respond to requests for assistance from potential asylum seekers locally, as well as individuals in immigration centers nationwide; Assist staff with written correspondence for potential clients, such as resources, and placement with other key organizations. Work with the immigration team to find and/or create referral or resource sheets and networks. Hours and Compensation The Immigration Project Intern position is an hourly, temporary, part-time, non-exempt position. The wage for this position is $18.07/hr. The Immigration Project Intern will accrue sick leave during their work, but no other leave or benefits.    Position Requirements Desired Experience and Interests: Demonstrated interest in human rights, asylum, and immigration issues (specific experience in asylum and immigration issues not required - we will provide training on these issues as needed); Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Experience conducting online research; Fluency in additional languages preferred but not required, especially Spanish or Portuguese     Open Date 10/10/2023   Location Main SF Office   About the Organization About the National Center for Lesbian Rights NCLR is a strong and effective national legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education. NCLR values team and community collaboration and fosters an engaged and dynamic work culture where staff are valued and thrive. NCLR advocates for more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families in all fifty states each year, including LGBTQ seniors, immigrants, athletes, and youth. Our impact litigation serves all LGBTQ people in the United States. For more information about NCLR, please visit our website: www.NCLRights.org.   EOE Statement NCLR is an equal opportunity employer. NCLR is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex, sex stereotype, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, weight, height, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, benefits, promotions, training, disciplinary action, and termination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The National Center for Lesbian Rights affirmatively values diversity and seeks to hire staff that reflects the diversity of our communities. Transgender people, non-binary people, intersex people, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. NCLR provides reasonable accommodations for the application, interview, or any other aspect of the employee selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please email Shauna Madison, Director of People, Culture, & Equity, at smadison@nclrights.org to request an accommodation.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://NationalCenterforLesbianRights.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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