POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANIZATION: The Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) was established in 1983 as a non-profit, community-based organization to resettle refugees, promote cultural, educational, and socio-economic development in the refugee and immigrant community in the United States. ECDC’s Center for African Refugees and Immigrants (CARI), is a national program division that resettles refugees and serves African newcomers and African community-based organizations (ACBOs) throughout the United States. Currently, ECDC is seeking a legal intern based in Arlington, Virginia.
Title: Legal Intern
Division: ECDC Center for African Refugees and Immigrants
Job Responsibilities
1. Develop training materials and resources on basic immigration law for African community-based organizations.
2. Assist African community-based organizations around the U.S. with applying for Board of Immigration Appeals immigration program recognition.
3. Provide assistance to African community-based organizations around the U.S. with basic immigration questions.
4. Research and stay abreast of timely immigrant and refugee related issues.
5. Develop policy and position papers on African immigrant and refugee issues.
6. Assume additional responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
• Law student, preferably 2L
• Some experience in immigration law
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, flexible self-starter
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to relate professionally to and collaborate with diverse individuals in a multicultural environment
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Sara Tompkins, Vice President of Refugee Resettlement/Managing Attorney at [email protected]
ECDC is an equal opportunity employer.