Current Employment Opportunities at Neighbors Link

The mission of Neighbors Link is to strengthen the whole community by actively enhancing the healthy integration of immigrants. Neighbors Link provides innovative and impact driven programming to immigrant families and works to empower clients to successfully navigate community resources and to foster client leadership. Current employment opportunities are listed below. For information on how to apply for each position, click on the plus icon below to learn more about the job description.

Volunteer Coordinator

We are seeking a bright and highly motivated individual to help support Neighbors Link’s operations.  This opportunity is for a Volunteer Coordinator who plays an important role in ensuring the delivery of services to our vast network of clients in the Westchester County Community by recruiting, retaining and motivating volunteers. The ideal candidate will have some nonprofit experience, preferably with volunteer management. Position requires flexible weekday office hours and weekend/evening hours to support on-going programming. This is a hybrid opportunity, but the candidate must be able to be on-site at all three Neighbors Link locations when needed (Mt. Kisco, Ossining and Yonkers).  Neighbors Link is proud to have a team of over 750 volunteers, ranging from adults to high school students, who help to ensure that we can deliver impactful services to the low-income immigrant community. 

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Recruit and be the first point of contact for community members (adults, high school students and organizations) interested in our volunteer programs
  • Work with program staff to onboard new volunteers and to provide ongoing support and training. Collaboratively identify new opportunities for volunteers.
  • Monitor number of volunteers in programs and recruit as needed 
  • Facilitate and supervise work of volunteers and interactions with staff
  • Maintain volunteer records in Salesforce including attendance/participation in programs; create reports as needed
  • Create communication materials to keep volunteers informed and engaged
  • Coordinate special projects with volunteer groups and respond to request from community organizations interested in partnering in events/programs
  • Work with Friends of Neighbors Link on special projects
  • Coordinate the process for receiving and processing in-kind donations
  • Respond to requests for community service hours documentation
  • Organize volunteer appreciation events and produce thank you letters/emails
  • Work with program staff to set up and manage college and high school internship programs
  • Support the expansion of Neighbors Link’s programs in new locations by extending and/or adding volunteer programs to meet the demand for volunteers in those locations
  • As part of the development team, identify opportunities to encourage volunteers to become donors

Requirements:

  • Strong belief and commitment to Neighbors Link’s mission
  • Spanish proficiency required
  • Interest and ability to work in all three Neighbors Link sites (Mount Kisco, Yonkers, Ossining) as needed
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2 to 4 years experience in a nonprofit organization preferred (staff or volunteer)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able to maintain privacy and confidentiality
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside Neighbors Link
  • Proficiency with Google and/or MS Office and familiarity with other software such as Salesforce a plus  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • This is a full time position. 

Salary range $50,000-$52,000.  

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@neighborslink.org. No phone calls, please.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Staff Attorney

Neighbors Link Community Law Practice, the law department of Neighbors Link, is offering a unique opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of immigrant New Yorkers who are moving  to the Hudson Valley.

Join Our New York Legal Response Team!

NY’s Hudson Valley is experiencing an unprecedented increase in new arrivals in need of immigration legal services. Neighbors Link is building a team of creative and collaborative attorneys and paralegals to meet this demand. Joining Neighbors Link at this time is a great opportunity to be part of building a community-based response to the local growth of the next generation of New Americans.

Position Description

The staff attorney will handle immigration cases, from legal intake and screening to both limited scope and direct representation, as well as conduct Neighbors Link legal programming, such as community education and legal clinics.

Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Completing individualized assessment of immigration cases and conducting confidential legal consultations to ascertain eligibility for immigration benefits;
  • Completing immigration applications and petitions and compiling supporting evidence;
  • Representing clients before New York Family Court, USCIS and EOIR;
  • Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws;
  • Organizing and conducting Pro Se Clinics or other programs as needed; and
  • Preparing and providing community education and Know Your Rights presentations via in person and virtual programming
  • Representing Neighbors Link in meetings with partners and funders.

Requirements

  • Admission to New York Bar
  • This position operates out of Neighbors Link’s Ossining office. There will be some flexibility offered for remote work; however, this is an in-person position.
  • This position requires some travel throughout the Hudson Valley and the NY metro area. Must be able to work independently to manage and meet legal deadlines.
  • Must be organized.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals/DOJ reps, and our large team of volunteers.
  • Must be able to support the organization’s advocacy efforts as needed.

Preferences

  • A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in immigration law.
  • Written and spoken fluency in both English and one of the following: Spanish, French, Arabic.

Working at Neighbors Link

Neighbors Link provides a generous benefits package, including:

  • Generous vacation and leave policies
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Hybrid remote/onsite employment
  • Health insurance
  • 401k with employer contribution
  • Flexible spending account
  • Opportunities for professional development

Contact:  Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@neighborslink.org.  Please, no phone calls.

 

Paralegal/DOJ Accredited Representative

Neighbors Link Community Law Practice, the law department of Neighbors Link, is offering a unique opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of immigrant New Yorkers who are moving to the Hudson Valley.

Legal Services for New Arrivals

NY’s Hudson Valley is experiencing an unprecedented increase in new arrivals in need of immigration legal services. Neighbors Link is building a team of creative and collaborative attorneys and paralegals to meet this demand. Joining Neighbors Link at this time is a great opportunity to be part of building a community-based response to the local growth of the next generation of New Americans.

Position Description
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal/DOJ Accredited Representative to provide administrative support to our Community Law Practice staff. The ideal candidate will be interested in learning about all aspects of immigration law, community-based legal services and immigrant advocacy and will provide immigration services under attorney supervision, including consultations, application assistance, and necessary follow-up services. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Complete individualized assessment of immigration cases under the supervision of immigration attorneys and/or DOJ accredited representatives
  • Conduct confidential legal consultations to ascertain eligibility for immigration benefits under the supervision of immigration attorneys and/or DOJ accredited representatives
  • Complete immigration applications and petitions and compile supporting evidence under the supervision of immigration attorneys and/or DOJ accredited representatives
  • Draft briefs, legal memorandum and other correspondence under the supervision of immigration attorneys and/or DOJ accredited representatives
  • Stay abreast of changes in immigration law and policy including participating in trainings
  • Track and manage all work in NLCLP date collection/management systems to meet all NLCLP program deliverables
  • Assist in mail processing as needed
  • Organize and conduct pro se clinics or other programs as needed
  • Translate documents and interpret in client meetings both in person and virtually
  • Conduct legal screenings on Legal Helpline and attend clinics as necessary
  • Prepare and provide community education and Know Your Rights presentations via in person and virtual programming
  • Represent Neighbors Link in meetings with partners and funders
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient Spanish language skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Ability and desire to earn partial DOJ accreditation
  • Interest in immigration law
  • Attention to detail in high volume position
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Working At Neighbors Link

Neighbors Link provides a generous benefits package, including:

  • Generous vacation and leave policies
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Hybrid remote/onsite employment
  • Health insurance
  • 401k with employer contribution
  • Flexible spending account
  • Opportunities for professional development

Contact:  Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@neighborslink.org.  Please, no phone calls.