Founded in 1984, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is a nationally-recognized legal services organization on the front lines of defending and advancing the rights of immigrants. Each year, NWIRP provides direct legal representation and assistance in immigration matters to thousands of people with low incomes who come from over 150 countries and speak over 60 different languages. NWIRP challenges unjust policies through high-impact lawsuits and advocates for laws and policies that respect the rights of immigrants. NWIRP is also a trusted provider of immigration-related community education for immigrant communities and social service providers. NWIRP has a staff of over 130 and an annual budget of over $15 million. NWIRP serves the community through four offices in Washington State (Granger, Seattle, Tacoma, and Wenatchee), but the impact of our work is felt nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION

NWIRP seeks an organized, detail-oriented individual with bilingual Spanish/English skills to assist our team with communications and tasks related to our Annual Gala on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Previous event experience is a plus. This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary position guaranteed through May 31, 2023 with a chance to extend the position through August 31st, 2023. This position will be based out of NWIRP’s Seattle office.

The Temporary Development Associate will work closely with the Communications Manager, Development and Events Manager, Development Database Administrator, and other development staff. This position will be responsible for Spanish translations of  event-related emails, social media content, and other communications to our community of support, and assisting in several areas of event coordination related to our Annual Gala on April 20, 2023. In addition to translation, this position will help with Gala tasks involving our guest process, volunteer coordination, and data management. This position will also assist with Gala donor acknowledgment, data entry, mailings, and other tasks as needed. 

COMPENSATION

The beginning annual salary is $64,281.53 ($35.32 per hour) and is higher depending on years of directly relevant experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Click here for more information or to apply. You will need to upload a single file document including your resume and a list of 2 references (in English), as well as a short (1-2 paragraph) cover letter (in Spanish).   https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/90199.careers?CareersSearch.  For your cover letter, briefly describe how your lived or work experience make you a good fit for this role. Full consideration will be given to those who apply by February 1st, 2023, but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.