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via Idealist posted_at: 10 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
The National Immigration Forum (the Forum) advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation. Founded in 1982, the Forum plays a leading role in the national debate about immigration, knitting together innovative alliances across diverse faith, labor, law enforcement, veterans, and business constituencies in communities across the country. Coming together under the Forum’s... leadership, these alliances develop and execute legislative The National Immigration Forum (the Forum) advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation.

Founded in 1982, the Forum plays a leading role in the national debate about immigration, knitting together innovative alliances across diverse faith, labor, law enforcement, veterans, and business constituencies in communities across the country. Coming together under the Forum’s... leadership, these alliances develop and execute legislative and administrative policy positions and advocacy strategies.

Leveraging our policy, advocacy, and communications expertise, the Forum works for broad immigration reform, sound border security policies, balanced enforcement of immigration laws, and ensuring that new Americans have the opportunities, skills, and status to reach their full potential.

Visit our website at www.immigrationforum.org for more information about the Forum.

Reports to: Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration

Position Summary: The National Immigration Forum Finance & Operations Associate plays a critical role in supporting the work of the Forum. Working with staff, contractors, and vendors, this role collaborates closely with the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer and Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration and focuses on the specific areas of finance and contracts.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Responsible for accounts payable operations, including:
• Reviewing and coding invoices;
• Processing checks and mailing payments;
• Processing ACH payments;
• Maintaining vendor relationships and records;
• Reviewing and approving expense reimbursements requests;
• And handling inquiries regarding payment status.
• Record revenue, process bank deposits, and reconcile contributions records in donor management and bookkeeping software.
• Maintain vendor and organizational files.
• Assist with banking and bank reconciliations.
• Track staff timesheets and leave use and assist with quarterly allocations of hours, leave, and expenses.
• Maintain the fixed assets schedule and calculate depreciation to reflect purchases.
• Manage consultant contracts, prepare new agreements, obtain appropriate tax forms from consultants, and oversee the collection of contract signatures.
• Administer corporate credit cards and oversee the credit card report creation and approval process.
• Assist with annual audit and 990 preparations.
• Provide support for the annual budget development process.
• Assist with maintenance of HR files and systems.
• Support facility operations as needed and manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications:
• One to three years of progressive experience related to office management or accounting or a bachelor’s degree, an advanced degree, or similar professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of common practices in accounting and human resources.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work independently.
• Ability to both collaborate with others and work effectively in an independent manner.
• Strong writing, proofreading, attention to detail and communications skills are necessary.
• Good knowledge of office support functions and formidable computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to build trust in a diverse team of staff, contractors, and vendors working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgement and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
• Academic background in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience in human resources, facilities management, and/or non-profits.
• Experience with Salesforce and Sage products
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via Chegg Internships posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Policy and Advocacy Intern Overview: We are hiring interns to assist us with research, analysis, drafting of written materials, and monitoring activities of the executive and legislative branches of government on immigration issues... The National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation. For over 30 years, the Forum has worked to advance sound federal immigration solutions through its policy expertise, Policy and Advocacy Intern

Overview: We are hiring interns to assist us with research, analysis, drafting of written materials, and monitoring activities of the executive and legislative branches of government on immigration issues...

The National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation. For over 30 years, the Forum has worked to advance sound federal immigration solutions through its policy expertise, communications outreach and coalition building work, which forges powerful alliances of diverse constituencies across the country to build consensus on the important role of immigrants in America. For more information about the Forum visit our website at http://www.immigrationforum.org/ .

Send resume and brief cover letter to: policy@immigrationforum.org and include Policy Internship Application in the subject line.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research and track and analyze legislation on immigration topics such as border security, enforcement of immigration laws in the interior, detention of immigrants, integration, state legislation relating to immigration, and related appropriations.

Support the drafting of memoranda, policy briefs, fact sheets, blog articles, weekly updates and background papers on issues relating to immigration policies.

Attend meetings, congressional hearings, and other events related to immigration policy and subsequently brief Forum staff.

Qualifications: Law student or graduate student; experience in immigration policy or law preferred; excellent research and writing skills, motivation to work on substantive immigration topics, ability to work independently.

Hours: Minimum 15 hours per week (prefer 35-40 hours per week in summer), hours are flexible.

Salary: This is an unpaid internship
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via Chegg Internships posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
About the National Immigration Forum Founded in 1982, the National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to our nation. In service to this mission, the Forum promotes responsible federal immigration policies, addressing today's economic and national security needs while honoring the ideals of our Founding Fathers, who created America as a land of opportunity... The Forum is the only immigration advocacy organization About the National Immigration Forum

Founded in 1982, the National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to our nation. In service to this mission, the Forum promotes responsible federal immigration policies, addressing today's economic and national security needs while honoring the ideals of our Founding Fathers, who created America as a land of opportunity... The Forum is the only immigration advocacy organization able to work across the political spectrum, and at the local and national level. Guiding the organization's strategy is a Board of Directors that includes a politically diverse range of faith, law enforcement, business and immigrant leadership. For 30 years, the Forum has worked to advance sound federal immigration solutions through its policy expertise, communications outreach and coalition building work, which forges powerful alliances of diverse constituencies across the country to build consensus on the important role of immigrants in America.

Strategic Partnerships Internship

The National Immigration Forum is funded primarily by private foundations, individual donors, and corporate support. To achieve this NIF is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Intern that will assist with research and cultivation of supporters, donor outreach, tracking and evaluating metrics, and assist staff with grant application writing. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to develop skills in nonprofit fundraising work and ultimately learn about the work of the Forum.

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining donor and grant files, including: sending donor acknowledgements, logging donor outreach efforts

Assisting staff with grant application writing

Supporting staff with logistics associated with special events, including assisting with creation of invitation list, all logistics, soliciting sponsors, communicating with venue and vendors

Working with Strategic Partnerships team to implement fundraising strategies

Assisting in drafting fundraising emails

Drafting profiles of prospect donors

Performing general administrative duties

An ideal candidate must:

Be responsible, flexible, hard working, ethical, and committed to the mission of NIF

Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented

Possess solid oral and written communication skills

Be skilled at a variety of computer skills, e.g., Microsoft Word and Word Excel

Be able to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)

Be able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to development@immigrationforum.org. Please note that this is an unpaid internship. Writing sample should be no longer than three pages. Applications submitted without a cover letter, resume and writing sample will not be considered. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are able to respond only to those applicants whom we are interested in interviewing. No phone calls please
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via Chegg Internships posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Strategic Communications Intern The National Immigration Forum seeks a self-starting, full- or part-time intern to assist our Strategic Communications team. The Strategic Communications intern works with the team on outreach to national, state, and local media, and assisting with press statements, the daily newsletter, messaging guides and other products. In addition to responding to breaking... news on immigration, our communications projects relate Strategic Communications Intern

The National Immigration Forum seeks a self-starting, full- or part-time intern to assist our Strategic Communications team. The Strategic Communications intern works with the team on outreach to national, state, and local media, and assisting with press statements, the daily newsletter, messaging guides and other products. In addition to responding to breaking... news on immigration, our communications projects relate to immigration reforms, naturalization, asylum seekers and refugee populations, and related topics. Projects may include:

Pitching stories and drafting summaries for The Forum Daily, our immigration newsletter

Monitoring and compiling media coverage of immigration issues

Building and expanding media lists and databases

Drafting press statements and other strategic communications products , potentially including op-eds, message guides, and blog posts

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail

A passion for immigrants' rights and immigration reforms

Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Graduate, undergraduate and high school seniors with a major, minor, or strong interest in communications, journalism, political science, international relations, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

The National Immigration Forum is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. People of color, ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to media@immigrationforum.org. Writing sample should be no longer than three pages. An article, press release or similar type of communications writing sample is preferred. Please note that this is an unpaid internship, but we offer $50/month for reimbursement of internet costs. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are able to respond only to those applicants whom we are interested in interviewing. No phone calls please.

About the Organization: The National Immigration Forum, founded in 1982, is a nonpartisan advocacy organization that builds trusted relationships to create a shared vision for immigration. The Forum works across the political spectrum to convene different perspectives, bring new allies into the conversation, and advance constructive and compassionate immigration policies that serve America's interests. The Forum works closely with key constituencies and policymakers for practical immigration solutions. In order to facilitate immigration reform, the Forum builds and generates support from moderate and conservative faith, law enforcement, national security, and business leaders
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via Chegg Internships posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Field & Constituencies Intern The National Immigration Forum seeks a self-starting Field & Constituencies (F&C) Intern to assist our team in driving the Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform campaign. The F&C Intern works on outreach to students and faith, business, and law enforcement and veteran leaders across the nation to forge a new consensus on immigrants and immigration. The... F&C Intern will have the opportunity to work on a Field & Constituencies Intern

The National Immigration Forum seeks a self-starting Field & Constituencies (F&C) Intern to assist our team in driving the Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform campaign. The F&C Intern works on outreach to students and faith, business, and law enforcement and veteran leaders across the nation to forge a new consensus on immigrants and immigration. The... F&C Intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and tailor the internship to the intern's interests. For more information on this program please visit www.bbbimmigration.org

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Assisting the F&C team with administrative, research and logistical tasks.

Collecting stories or testimonials from constituents via interview.

Drafting written blog posts to share constituent stories or testimonials.

Monitoring relevant immigration news clips for various reports.

Collecting and formatting information for various weekly reports.

Assisting in the development and implementation of social media strategy; posting to social

media

Drafting and posting content to various websites using Word Press.

Qualifications:

Eager to learn about the work of the National Immigration Forum

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Experience working with faith, business, veterans and/or law enforcement leaders preferred

Ability to take initiative, work quickly and be flexible

Sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for learning more about immigrants' rights and immigration reform.

Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience with WordPress not required but preferred.

Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to field@immigrationforum.org. Please note that this is an unpaid internship. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are able to respond only to those applicants whom we are interested in interviewing. No phone calls please.

About the National Immigration Forum:

Founded in 1982, the National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to our nation. In service to this mission, the Forum promotes responsible federal immigration policies, addressing today's economic and national security needs while honoring the ideals of our Founding Fathers, who created America as a land of opportunity.

For 30 years, the Forum has worked to advance sound federal immigration solutions through its policy expertise, communications outreach and coalition building work, which forges powerful alliances of diverse constituencies across the country to build consensus on the important role of immigrants in America.

About the Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform Network:

In the last two years, a network of conservative faith, law enforcement and business leadership has come together to establish a new consensus on immigrants and America. These unlikely allies have seen the changing face of America in their congregations, businesses and communities. Their response has been to advocate for policy solutions that will help new Americans attain the opportunities, skills and status to reach their fullest potential.

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via Chegg Internships posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Digital Communications Intern The National Immigration Forum seeks a self-starting, full- or part-time Digital Communications intern to assist our Digital Communications team. The Digital Communications intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, which may include... Drafting content for email, social media, and web Assisting in the development of graphics and/or videos Translating Communications materials Helping with Digital Communications Intern

The National Immigration Forum seeks a self-starting, full- or part-time Digital Communications intern to assist our Digital Communications team. The Digital Communications intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, which may include...

Drafting content for email, social media, and web

Assisting in the development of graphics and/or videos

Translating Communications materials

Helping with projects as needed

Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail

A passion for immigrants' rights and immigration reform

Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program,

preferably in communications, political science, international relations or a related field

Graphic design and/or video experience or knowledge is a plus

To Apply:

Please send a brief statement of interest, resume, and writing sample to digital@immigrationforum.org. Please note that this is an unpaid internship. The writing sample should be no longer than three pages. An article, press release or similar type of communications writing sample is preferred. Applications submitted without a brief statement of interest, resume and writing sample will not be considered. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we can respond only to those applicants whom we are interested in interviewing. No phone calls please.

About the Organization:

The National Immigration Forum works to promote responsible immigration policies ones that honor our Founding Fathers' commitment to an open society and address today's economic and national security needs. Leveraging our policy, education, and communications expertise, the Forum works for comprehensive immigration reform and engages in day-to-day problems related to civil rights, border security, deportation, naturalization and integration, and family unity.

Equal opportunity employer
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via Top Law Schools posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Bronx office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks entry-level immigration attorney. The candidate will be preparing court submissions for Master and Individual Hearings. Will review legal documents. Perform legal research and case memorandums. Meeting all internal/external deadlines set by set by USCIS and Immigration Court. Meet company deadlines for the completion of all forms. Bronx office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks entry-level immigration attorney. The candidate will be preparing court submissions for Master and Individual Hearings. Will review legal documents. Perform legal research and case memorandums. Meeting all internal/external deadlines set by set by USCIS and Immigration Court. Meet company deadlines for the completion of all forms. Show more details...