Temporary ACILEP Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Temporary ACILEP Coordinator

Reports to: ACILEP Co-Director

Assignment length: One year (with efforts to secure continued funding)

Bargaining Unit: No

FLSA: Non Exempt

Type: Full-time

Position Summary

ACILEP is a countywide rapid-response initiative anchored by Centro Legal de la Raza that provides

emergency legal support, community education, and verified reporting of ICE activity to help protect

immigrant communities from detention and deportation. The program operates a hotline and a

coordinated volunteer network to ensure timely, accurate responses to community reports and urgent

situations.

The ACILEP Coordinator supports the administration and day-to-day operations of the program,

including hotline coordination and volunteer infrastructure. This role works closely with internal teams

and partner organizations to help ensure the program runs smoothly, responsively, and in alignment with

ACILEP’s mission.

Primary Areas of Responsibilities:

The ACILEP Coordinator supports the administration and ongoing implementation of a countywide

rapid-response program serving immigrant communities. Core areas of responsibility include:

• Program Operations Support: Contributing to the coordination and administration of ACILEP’s

core program functions, including hotline operations, community response efforts, and internal

workflows to enable timely and effective service delivery.

• Volunteer Program Support: Supporting the development, coordination, and sustainability of

ACILEP’s volunteer infrastructure, including systems for recruitment, training, communication,

and engagement across multiple volunteer roles.

• Cross-Team and Partner Coordination: Working collaboratively with internal teams and external

partner organizations to support aligned program delivery, information-sharing, and coordinated

response during periods of heightened community need.

• Program Learning and Adaptation: Assisting with documentation, data tracking, and internal

reflection to support continuous improvement, reporting requirements, and the evolution of

program systems and practices over time.

• Flexible and Evolving Support: Providing adaptable support functional areas as program priorities

shift, including surge support during high-volume periods or emergent situations.

Qualifications

The applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial, economic and social

justice. Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant experience in community response, program

coordination, or related fields;

• Language Requirement: English fluency required; Spanish, Cantonese, Mam, Farsi, or Mandarin

fluency a plus

• Excellent word-processing and computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and

Excel as well as G-suite;

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to remain calm and focused under

pressure;

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication;
• Experience with data entry and database systems (Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
• Preferred:
• Experience in rapid response, volunteer management, crisis hotlines, or immigrant rights

programming.

• Training or experience in trauma-informed practices.
• Experience developing protocols, training tools, or community safety systems.
• Experience working with asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, or

Indigenous-language speakers.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $29.90-34.42 per hour, commensurate with experience..

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance.

• Centro Legal provides 100% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees and 50% coverage for dependents, spouses, and partners. Alternative medical plans are also available at an additional premium cost.
• Additional benefits include Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO: Vacation accrual is based on length of service: 0–2 years: 10 days per year; 2–4 years: 12 days per year; over 4 years: 14 days per year. Employees also receive 2 wellness days per calendar year and 12 sick days per year.
  • Note: Vacation amounts are based on Centro Legal’s four-day, 32-hour workweek. For example, 10 vacation days is equivalent to 2 weeks and 2 days off.
• Paid Holidays & Winter Closure: Centro Legal observes 9 paid holidays throughout the year, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving. In addition, Centro Legal observes a Winter Holiday closure from December 24 through January 1.
• 32-Hour Workweek: Centro Legal operates on a four-day, 32-hour workweek. The specific workdays may vary depending on the department or program’s operational needs.

COVID 19 Policy

Centro Legal requires all employees to comply with current state and local public health guidelines. Proof of vaccination may be required, with accommodations for medical or religious reasons.

Working & Physical Requirements

• Hybrid working environment, including regular in-person attendance at events
• Prolonged periods of desk and computer work, frequent communication by phone, email, video, and in person, with occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs such as files or office supplies.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change based on organizational and programmatic needs.

How to Apply

Please visit our careers page at https://www.centrolegal.org/careers/ and click “Join Our Talent Community” to apply. For questions or technical assistance, please contact jobs@centrolegal.org.

Please submit the following materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position (optional unless specifically required for the role)
• List of three professional references

Position open until filled.

About Centro Legal de la Raza

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (“Centro Legal”) is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual legal representation, education, and advocacy.

Centro Legal combines high-quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development, helping ensure access to justice for thousands of individuals and families throughout Northern and Central California each year.

For more information, please visit https://www.centrolegal.org/.

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic, and racial justice. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to maintaining a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally.

Our staff are essential to our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of our employees’ individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talents represents a significant part of our culture, reputation, sustainability, and organizational success.

Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition, genetic information, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, primary language, weight, height, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Centro Legal also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any protected characteristic or because an individual is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, a protected characteristic.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance.

• Centro Legal provides 100% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees and 50% coverage for dependents, spouses, and partners. Alternative medical plans are also available at an additional premium cost.
• Additional benefits include Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO: Vacation accrual is based on length of service: 0–2 years: 10 days per year; 2–4 years: 12 days per year; over 4 years: 14 days per year. Employees also receive 2 wellness days per calendar year and 12 sick days per year.
  • Note: Vacation amounts are based on Centro Legal’s four-day, 32-hour workweek. For example, 10 vacation days is equivalent to 2 weeks and 2 days off.
• Paid Holidays & Winter Closure: Centro Legal observes 9 paid holidays throughout the year, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving. In addition, Centro Legal observes a Winter Holiday closure from December 24 through January 1.
• 32-Hour Workweek: Centro Legal operates on a four-day, 32-hour workweek. The specific workdays may vary depending on the department or program’s operational needs.

• Language Requirement: English fluency required; Spanish, Cantonese, Mam, Farsi, or Mandarin

fluency a plus