DACA Works Manager

GENERAL: Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) dba Juntos2College is dedicated to fostering a healthy and vibrant nonprofit sector in Colorado by enhancing the effective and efficient use of community resources. Our values of partnership, respect, accountability, innovation, and learning guide our work. We provide comprehensive fiscal sponsor services to emerging and transitioning charitable groups (“Project”) serving their communities in areas as varied as education, arts, human services, and public health.

Our Mission: Juntos 2 College is building the biggest pipeline for DACA recipients to access upward mobility by preparing undocumented families for career success. We support them through the DACA application process and the entrepreneurial process to thrive financially.

We envision a society where every person has access to high quality jobs and careers that provide a living wage and build generational wealth.

The DACA Works Manager will have full responsibility for developing and executing DACA Works platform and services, including, but not limited to, DACA renewals.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the DACA Works platform and tech infrastructure (admin).
• Deliver DACA renewal service virtually and in-person to families and clients in Colorado and across the nation.
• Develop and execute local and national marketing strategies for DACA Works.
• Communicate with families, clients, and partners.
• Develop and execute pro-bono model for paralegals and attorneys.
• The position will report directly to CEO.
• Create data reports, tracking and supporting 50 +families per month.
• Participate in and/or receive mental health counseling and executive coaching (provided by J2C)
• If not already licensed, receive training to become a Department of Justice accredited representative.

OTHER DUTIES REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF:

• Attend and promote events
• Community events and meetings will occur some nights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Experience working with DACA-recipients and immigrant families.
• Experience submitting DACA applications.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish and a compelling speaker and writer.
• Must be available to work both in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays (and option for remote work all other times) in Denver, CO 20 hours weekly.
• Must have a strong work ethic and flexibility in response to our families and community partners.
• Tech requirements: Phone, computer, internet, Zoom and WhatsApp 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, Google Workspace (formally Google Suite) other software tools
• Ability to maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries and handle confidential issues with discretion. Including maintaining the security of our client information and access to our office’s location.
• Willingness to support the Mission of Juntos2College and the mission to support DACA recipients and their families.

Preferred:

• Teaching/education background; law/paralegal background.
• Grant Writing experience and skills
• Experience managing pro-bono attorneys, volunteers, or interns.

POSITION TYPE/WORK SCHEDULE: This is a part-time position, requiring occasional evening and weekend work and the ability to be flexible and responsive to emergent needs of Juntos2College. The position will pay $42,000 part-time salary (salary is non-negotiable), work is between 20-24 hour per week.

Benefits – Reimbursement of work permits (DACA, etc). Pro-rated sick leave.

Application Instructions: please submit resume, cover letter and names of three reference. Please send application materials to: admin@juntoscommunity.org.

Juntos2College is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) and all employees are CNDC employees. CNDC is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. CNDC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by state or local law. This policy applies to all employees.  

CNDC has a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, you must provide proof of Vaccine or Request an Accommodation Form for Medical/Religious Exemptions before first day of hire.