Emergency Response Project Coordinator, Detention Documentation Specialist

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                                             Emergency Response Project Coordinator, Detention Documentation Specialist

JOB CATEGORY:                                           Non-Exempt (Hourly)

STATUS:                                                         Part-Time, 15 hours per week through September 30, 2025

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:                            Temporary

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:                                 Migration Director, US Programs

REGION/UNIT:                                             CENTRAL OFFICE            

LOCATION:                                                   Remote

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                        June 11, 2025

For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

As part of AFSC’s emergency response to an escalation of detention and deportation of immigrants, the specialist will support efforts to locate people in the aftermath of detention, communicating with government offices and family members to determine where they were taken. They will develop tools to document the impact of immigration detention, including the process in which people are detained, the transfers and lack of communication and write a report at the end of the consultancy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Locating people in detention

• Upon request from AFSC program staff, use online locator tools and make phone calls to determine the location of community members who have been detained by ICE.

Documentation

• Develop and implement tools to document specific human rights violations related to detention and transfers of people in immigration detention
• Develop a final report that highlights the impact of immigration detention, transfers, and disappearances on individuals and their loved ones.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in immigrant rights field required.
• Experience and understanding of the immigration detention system is preferred.
• Experience and understanding of tools to document human rights abuses.
• Strong analytic and writing skills.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
• Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

This position is a non-exempt position.  Salary Family: Program Job Code Program Assistant Hourly Starting hourly rate is $25 per hour. There are no medical, dental, or life insurance benefits, short-term or long-term insurance benefits with this position. AFSC does participate in unemployment, worker’s compensation, and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  The policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities.  The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position is an at-will employment, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by either the employer or the employee at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.  In addition position duties and expectations change over time.  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.  The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.