Community Coordinator

About Stories of Immigrants

Stories of Immigrants is a national nonprofit that uses storytelling to create change. We amplify immigrant voices through community education, advocacy training, and resources that help people understand the realities of the U.S. immigration system. Our work equips communities to move from bystanders to informed advocates standing alongside immigrant families.

We created the Ally Network as our flagship online membership community for people who want to support immigrant families but don't know where to start. Members get access to webinars, online courses, Immigration Coffee Chats with attorneys, storytellers, advocacy toolkits, and a nationwide network of fellow advocates. We make it easy to learn, connect, and stand alongside immigrant families.

Position Overview

The Community Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operations of our Ally Network membership community, support program launch activities, and ensure members have an engaging, valuable experience. This part-time role (10 hours/week) is ideal for someone passionate about immigrant rights who thrives in community-building environments and enjoys working with technology platforms to foster connection and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Community Management (40%)

• Manage and moderate the Circle.so community platform, including member onboarding, engagement monitoring, and technical support
• Welcome new members and guide them through their first-month roadmap
• Facilitate monthly networking opportunities and support member-to-member connections
• Monitor community health metrics and member engagement; flag concerns and opportunities
• Respond to member inquiries and troubleshoot platform issues

Program Coordination (30%)

• Coordinate webinars, workshops, and Immigration Coffee Chats, including scheduling, promotion, and logistics
• Support the launch and ongoing operations of the Metro DC Ally Network chapter (first local chapter of the nationwide ally network)
• Maintain and organize the resource library, ensuring materials are current and accessible
• Assist with online course management and content updates
• Support emergency response coordination when immigrant families need rapid assistance

Reporting & Administration (20%)

• Track membership data, renewals, and scholarship applications
• Prepare monthly program reports with key metrics (membership growth, engagement, event attendance)
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and community platform
• Support grant reporting by providing program data and impact stories

Communications Support (10%)

• Draft member communications including newsletters, announcements, and legislative alerts
• Curate immigration news digest content for members
• Support recruitment efforts through outreach to prospective members and partner organizations

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years experience in program coordination, community management, or nonprofit operations
• Experience managing online community platforms (Circle.so, Slack, or similar)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Comfort with technology and ability to learn new platforms quickly (e.g., project management tools like Trello or Asana)
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social justice
• Remote role based in the Metro DC area, with occasional in-person chapter activities.

Preferred

• Experience working with immigrant communities or immigration-focused organizations
• Familiarity with U.S. immigration system and current policy landscape
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Experience with membership programs or subscription-based communities
• Personal immigration experience or background

To Apply

This is an independent contractor (1099) position. Sumit a resume and cover letter through idealist. Please note references will be requested before the final interview.

Stories of Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented communities.