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Department: | International Programs |
Location: | Washington, DC |
About KIND:
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied refugee and migrant children. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. KIND has provided nearly 18,000 children with high quality representation in their immigration proceedings by training more than 41,000 attorneys and legal staff and cultivating partnerships with over 600 law firms, corporate legal departments, law schools, and bar associations across the country.
KIND’s social services program ensures that migrant and refugee children – who have often endured trauma – receive counseling, educational support, medical care and other comprehensive services.
To address the root causes of child migration from Central America and strengthen protection of unaccompanied children, KIND advocates for policy changes and educates lawmakers, the media, and the broader public on the conditions that drive these children to flee their home countries. KIND supports children returning to their home countries by connecting them to essential support services and sponsors gender-based violence prevention programs in Central America to protect children in countries of origin and transit.
KIND is also building upon its expertise in the protection of unaccompanied children to encourage the development of pro bono initiatives across Europe in partnership with European NGOs.
Position Summary:
KIND seeks a Program Coordinator, Family Separation within its International Programs department to support the efforts of the NGO Steering Committee in the Ms. L v. ICE litigation regarding families separated at the U.S. border by the Trump administration. The Program Coordinator will further the Steering Committee’s efforts to locate class members and facilitate family reunification by coordinating across KIND departments, with other committee members, and with the ACLU. The Committee is searching for and working to support over 1,000 separated children and parents throughout the United States, Central America and Mexico, and in other countries, in close collaboration with other organizations providing legal, psychosocial and humanitarian support. The Program Coordinator will provide high-level support to senior NGO and law firm Steering Committee staff in a fast-paced and fluid setting.
This is position is funded for one year with potential for renewal.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications and Requirements
Application Instructions:
Please be advised that an employment application will need to be submitted along with your resume and cover letter, in order to be considered for the desired role.
KIND has an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has a sense of belonging. Individuals from historically underrepresented or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.