Jobs and Internships

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) sees a future where the United States welcomes individuals fleeing violence. Below please find opportunities to join our team.

• Development and Communications Associate
• Software Engineer
• Operations & Membership Associate
• Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 Legal Internships
• Board Treasurer

Development and Communications Associate

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) seeks a full-time Development and Communications Associate to expand our fundraising operations at a moment of immense growth and opportunity! We are looking for a versatile team player with demonstrated writing and organizational skills.  This staff person  will work closely with ASAP’s Executive Team. We are also open to hiring at the Manager level depending on qualifications and experience.

About ASAP: ASAP sees a future where the United States welcomes individuals fleeing violence. We work alongside our members — thousands of asylum seekers — to make this vision a reality. ASAP is the largest organized membership organization of asylum seekers in the United States, with over 75,000 asylum seeker members from 140+ countries and living in all 50 states. New members apply to join ASAP each week.

Location: Remote workplace, location flexible in the United States.

Responsibilities 

• Draft grant reports and applications to a variety of foundations.
• Manage and track grants and deadlines.
• Research new fundraising opportunities.
• Ensure that all individual donors are thanked and make a stewardship plan.
• Set up and maintain a donor database.
• Draft and design external communications, including quarterly updates to our email list.
• Run point for social media campaigns.
• Assist with additional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Outstanding writer.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to take on a variety of tasks to help the organization succeed.
• Fundraising, communications, or marketing experience preferred.
• Commitment to ASAP’s mission and vision.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and title for this position are commensurate with qualifications. ASAP offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance coverage at no cost, 401K matching, generous paid vacation and sick days, and paid parental leave.

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should (1) answer a few short questions at this link and (2) send a cover letter, resume, 2 writing samples (fundraising/communications/marketing samples preferred) and 2-3 references to hiring@asylumadvocacy.org using the subject line “Development and Communications Associate Application.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will be open until it is filled. If you have questions, please email hiring@asylumadvocacy.org.

ASAP is an equal opportunity employer. ASAP strongly encourages asylum seekers, immigrants, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC), Latinx people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, first-generation college students/professionals, and all marginalized individuals to apply, and recognizes the unique and valuable skills that such applicants can bring to this work.

Software Engineer

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) seeks a full-time Software Engineer looking for a start-up environment to join our nimble, growing organization!

About ASAP: ASAP sees a future where the United States welcomes individuals fleeing violence. We work alongside our members — thousands of asylum seekers — to make this vision a reality. ASAP is the largest organized membership organization of asylum seekers in the United States, with over 75,000 asylum seeker members from 140+ countries and living in all 50 states. New members apply to join ASAP each week.

This hire will be our first full-time Software Engineer and will work alongside software engineer contractors and ASAP’s new 5-person membership & organizing team. This position will report directly to Co-Executive Director Swapna Reddy. Together, we will develop systems to onboard and engage more than 100,000 asylum seekers!

Location: Remote workplace, location flexible in the United States.

Responsibilities 

• Build tools that work for 100,000+ asylum-seeking members.
• Prototype applications in several environments and languages.
• Write clean, testable code.
• Demo to stakeholders and iterate.
• Maintain and scale existing applications.
• Rapidly investigate and troubleshoot problems.

Qualifications

• We welcome highly skilled recent graduates as well as individuals with multiple years of full-time professional experience.
• A commitment to putting member accessibility first.
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of JavaScript and/or Python.
• Familiarity with best practices around code review, testing, and documentation.
• Interest in building or maintaining useful applications involving Twilio, Facebook, Whatsapp, GSuite, and/or CRMs.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible, balancing multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Commitment to ASAP’s mission and vision.

Application Process, Salary & Benefits

Interested applicants should apply at this link and will be considered on a rolling basis.  Applicants who pass an initial screening interview will be asked to build a sample API in Python or JavaScript as a skills test. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$120,000, commensurate with skills and qualifications. ASAP offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance coverage at no cost, 401K matching, generous paid vacation and sick days, and paid parental leave. If you have questions, please email hiring@asylumadvocacy.org.

ASAP is an equal opportunity employer. ASAP strongly encourages asylum seekers, immigrants, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC), Latinx people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, first-generation college students/professionals, and all marginalized individuals to apply, and recognizes the unique and valuable skills that such applicants can bring to this work.

Operations & Membership Associate

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) seeks an Operations & Membership Associate to support our growing organization and help us engage with tens of thousands of asylum seekers across the United States! This employee will be part of both ASAP’s Operations team and Membership & Organizing team.

About ASAP: ASAP sees a future where the United States welcomes individuals fleeing violence. We work alongside our members — thousands of asylum seekers — to make this vision a reality. ASAP is the largest organized membership organization of asylum seekers in the United States, with over 75,000 asylum seeker members from 140+ countries and living in all 50 states. New members apply to join ASAP each week.

Location: Remote workplace, location flexible.

• Respond to inquiries from members who need help using and accessing ASAP’s tools and services.
• Translate resources and public-facing content from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
• Process membership applications.
• Ensure that invoices, reimbursements, and credit card transactions are properly recorded and tracked.
• Efficiently track and acknowledge donors and supporters.
• Help keep operations and membership systems up-to-date.
• Pitch in and support the ASAP team in other areas as needed.

• Commitment to ASAP’s mission and vision.
• Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new software and systems.

• Strong preference for applicants with experience as an immigrant or child of immigrants in the United States.
• Relevant work experience, including in nonprofit operations, customer service, or professional translation.
• Graphic design skills.
• Additional language skills.

Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 Legal Internships

ASAP is currently accepting applications for legal interns to join our remote team in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022!

About ASAP
ASAP sees a future where the United States welcomes individuals fleeing violence. We work alongside our members — thousands of asylum seekers — to make this vision a reality. Our model has three components: community support, emergency legal aid, and nationwide systemic reform. We work with individuals who have come to the United States seeking asylum, regardless of where they are now located.

Responsibilities
Interns will work under attorney supervision to support ASAP’s thousands of members — asylum seekers from over 100 countries and all 50 states. Internship responsibilities could include: providing remote legal assistance on immigration filings, conducting research for federal court litigation and advocacy, creating resources for asylum seekers who have not yet found attorneys, and screening and welcoming new members.

Requirements
Legal interns must be currently enrolled in law school and pursuing a U.S. law degree. Please note that Spanish proficiency is required for any internship position with ASAP; interns must be capable of working with an individual in Spanish without an interpreter. ASAP will ensure that all interns receive school credit or compensation for their internships. ASAP has a remote workplace, and location is flexible.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to: hiring@asylumadvocacy.org, using the subject line “Fall 2021 Legal Internship Application” or “Spring 2022 Legal Internship Application.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

ASAP is an equal opportunity employer. ASAP strongly encourages asylum seekers, immigrants, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC), Latinx people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, first-generation college students/professionals, and all marginalized individuals to apply, and recognizes the unique and valuable skills that such applicants can bring to this work.

Board Treasurer

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) seeks an individual with nonprofit finance experience to join our Board of Directors at a moment of immense growth and opportunity!

About ASAP: ASAP is the largest membership organization of asylum seekers in the United States. ASAP’s 75,000 members are asylum seekers from 147 countries, now living in all 50 U.S. states. Thousands more asylum seekers become ASAP members each week, joining a collective effort to build a United States that welcomes individuals fleeing violence. For more information, visit our website at https://asylumadvocacy.org.

Qualifications: We seek board members who are extraordinarily committed to the rights of asylum seekers, are passionate about ASAP’s work, see no detail as too small, and exude characteristics such as empathy, integrity, and humility.

Candidates for the Treasurer position should possess professional experience working in the nonprofit sector, significant expertise with budgeting, and an understanding of managing investment accounts. Candidates would ideally have served as a Chief Financial Officer, Financial Planning & Analysis professional, Grants & Finance Manager, or Chief Operating Officer with a strong financial background, and/or have previous service on the board of a high-performing nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities of the Treasurer

• Work with ASAP staff to prepare budgets and present them to the Board for approval.
• Review ASAP’s financial statements and position, and report on them to the Board.
• Develop financial strategies for long-term sustainability and compliance, including establishing strong banking and investment systems and other fiscal policies.
• Work with appropriate staff to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting and proper maintenance of financial records and information/tax returns.
• Chair Board finance committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing agenda, and reporting on committee activities to the full Board.
• Keep currently informed of legal, regulatory and sector developments relating to the Board’s financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities of all Board Members

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Co-Executive Directors, acting in the best interest of the organization, and supporting Co-Executive Directors as they run the day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Ensure that ASAP’s metrics, outputs, and outcomes are in line with our mission.
• Be an active and prepared member of the Board.
• Assist in recruiting/onboarding new board members.
• Act as an ambassador of ASAP, representing the organization to stakeholders.
• Ensure that ASAP and the Board represent the diverse stakeholders which it serves.
• Make a meaningful financial contribution to the organization (i.e. one of your top three annual gifts).

Other Board Details 

Each ASAP Board member will serve a three-year term, with an option for renewal. Board meetings will be held quarterly, via videoconference. Board members are expected to attend all Board meetings and participate in 1-2 Board committees. ASAP carries Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance.

How to Express Interest

If you are interested in ASAP’s treasurer position, please send an email with your resume or link to your bio to hr@asylumadvocacy.org.

ASAP is a majority people of color organization. ASAP strongly encourages asylum seekers, immigrants, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC), Latinx people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, first-generation college students/ professionals, and all marginalized individuals to consider the position. We recognize the unique and valuable skills that such individuals can bring to this work. 

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