Bilingual Spanish Immigration & Outreach Coordinator

Hana Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

401K

Job summary

HANA Center, a Chicago-area non-profit serving immigrant communities, seeks a Spanish-speaking Immigration & Outreach Coordinator. You will conduct outreach, assist clients with immigration relief applications, coordinate documents, and support legal staff while building community trust and ensuring timely case communications.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in Spanish and English, have strong interpersonal skills, and can work flexible hours including some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience supporting immigrant communities preferred.
• Willingness to pursue DOJ accreditation if needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake and coordinates documents for clients applying for immigration relief.
• Completes immigration applications under supervision of legal staff.
• Facilitates prompt communication between clients and legal staff.
• Develops annual program plans with goals and budgets.
• Conducts outreach through public presentations and marketing communications.
• Participates in trainings to stay current on program changes and policies.
• Assists with meetings and team coordination.
• Supports campaigns and advocacy efforts.
• Provides information for grant reporting and communications.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Communication

Outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Spanish-speaking Immigration & Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

HANA Center (HANA) is a Chicago-area non-profit organization working to meet the critical needs of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities and build power toward systemic change. HANA Center has offices in Chicago and Prospect Heights, Illinois.

HANA’s Immigration & Legal Services support 8,000 community members each year to access critical protections and build their legal capacity through completion of citizenship and DACA applications, participation in civic classes, pro bono legal consultation, Know Your Rights training, and legal representation for Adjustment of Status, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, TPS, FOIA, and consular processing.

HANA’s Immigration & Outreach Coordinator conducts community outreach and Know Your Rights training and assists community members to access and apply for various forms of immigration relief.

Major Responsibilities

Performs intake and coordinates needed documents for community members applying for immigration relief or immigration programs

Completes immigration applications under the supervision of legal staff

Facilitates prompt, accurate communication between clients and legal staff regarding all aspects of their cases

Assists with developing annual program plans with goals, objectives, outcome measures, and broad program budget guidelines

Conducts outreach by facilitating regular public presentations, coordinating related traditional and online marketing communications

Participates in trainings to stay up-to-date on changes in program related regulations or policies, and program evaluation activities

Attends relevant meetings, including team meetings and organizing team meetings

Collaborates with HANA’s organizing team to support campaigns, community engagement activities, and advocacy initiative that advance immigrant justice

Provides timely information as requested for grant reporting and communications

Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial / ethnic backgrounds

Experience supporting low-income, recently immigrated community members

Willingness to pursue accreditation through the Department of Justice (DOJ) Recognition and Accreditation Program

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team

Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet established timelines and goals

Excellent organization and analytical skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Bilingual in the Spanish and English languages required

Willingness to have a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Must be able to travel between HANA Center Chicago locations and Northwest Center in Prospect Heights

Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $43,000 - $48,000. HANA Center offers benefits that include paid leave, paid sick leave, health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and 401K.

HANA Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.