Marketing & Nonprofit Capacity Builder (Immigration & Human Rights)

Organization: Universal Removal Defense Project (URDP)

Location: Remote - Based in Los Angeles, California

Commitment: Flexible (5–15 hours/week)

Type: Skilled Volunteer / Capacity Building

About the Organization

Universal Removal Defense Project (URDP) is a developing nonprofit human rights organization working to expand access to immigration legal services for individuals in removal (deportation) proceedings.

URDP is building a language-accessible, culturally responsive legal support model designed to serve individuals across the United States, particularly those facing barriers to representation due to language, geography, or financial limitations.

The organization is currently in a capacity-building phase, focused on strengthening its operational, outreach, and governance infrastructure to support sustainable, long-term impact

Volunteer Opportunity Overview

URDP is seeking skilled volunteers with an interest in marketing, outreach, and nonprofit development to support organizational growth and visibility.

This role is designed for individuals who want to:

• Help expand awareness of immigration and human rights issues
• Build outreach and communication systems for a growing nonprofit
• Contribute to the development of a mission-driven organization from the ground up

Volunteers will directly support capacity building in communications, outreach strategy, and stakeholder engagement, helping the organization responsibly scale its impact.

Key Areas of Contribution

Marketing & Outreach

• Assist in developing social media, digital presence, and messaging
• Support content creation (mission-driven storytelling, campaigns, awareness posts)
• Help build audience engagement and outreach strategies

Organizational Capacity Building

• Contribute to development of internal systems and workflows
• Assist in building structured communication processes

Partnerships & Development

• Support outreach to community organizations and aligned partners
• Assist with donor engagement strategy and research
• Contribute to grant research and external communications

Who Should Apply

We are looking for individuals with experience or interest in:

• Marketing, communications, or branding
• Social media strategy or digital outreach
• Nonprofit development or public interest work
• Immigration, human rights, or social justice advocacy

Ideal candidates are:

• Mission-driven and proactive
• Interested in building systems, not just executing tasks
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, early-stage environment

Growth & Leadership Opportunities

As URDP continues to develop its governance structure, volunteers who demonstrate strong commitment, leadership, and alignment with the mission may have opportunities to:

• Take on expanded leadership roles
• Contribute to strategic organizational decisions
• Be considered for future advisory or governance participation as the organization grows

(All governance roles are structured in accordance with nonprofit best practices and organizational needs.)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and capacity building
• Opportunity to shape the growth of an early-stage human rights organization
• Exposure to immigration and access-to-justice work
• Professional development and leadership experience in a mission-driven environment

Time Commitment

Flexible and project-based, approximately 5–15 hours per week, depending on availability.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume or brief summary of experience
• Short statement of interest (2–4 sentences)