Acacia Center for Justice is hiring a
Program Manager, Learning & Development

Summary

Join Acacia Center for Justice as a Program Manager of Learning and Development for the Post-Release Legal Services (PRLS) program. Assist in expanding legal services to unaccompanied children released from federal custody, conduct training programs, and provide technical assistance to legal service providers. Requires J.D., 6-9 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of immigration law.

Requirements

• A demonstrated knowledge of immigration law, child welfare issues, family law, criminal and juvenile systems
• Experience working before tribunals and decision-making bodies, including state and federal courts, immigration courts, and USCIS
• Adaptability and ability to work quickly and manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong writing, research, data analysis, and facilitation skills
• Comfort with public speaking and giving presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team, as well as to take the initiative and manage projects independently
• Enthusiasm to mentor new professionals and support experienced advocates
• Interest in effectuating change in partnership with the government
• Ability to respond flexibly to changes in government contracts
• Willingness to travel 2-4 times per year to conduct and attend in-person training programs, and ability to successfully balance travel responsibilities with office-based responsibilities
• An uncompromising commitment to immigrants' rights and race equity

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and provision of technical assistance to legal service providers on novel legal issues, trauma informed practices, provisions of program services, and themes unique to children
• Assist in public-facing work as needed, such as drafting public comments on policies that impact the representation of unaccompanied children
• Track and prioritize technical assistance requests and consult with the Operations and Quality Assurance team to determine which technical assistance requests to raise with partners and stakeholders
• Continuously collaborate with the Operations and Quality Assurance team to identify technical assistance opportunities and connect around the ongoing needs of the network
• Coordinate the development and review of resource material in various languages for PRLS legal service providers. Ensure that materials shared with the government are Section 508 compliant
• Consult with the Program Directors of Orientation Programs, as needed, to support and advocate for effective practices around conducting Know Your Rights presentations and Self Help Workshops that assist unrepresented children and provide legal help and referrals
• Supervise Senior Program Associates on the Learning & Development team
• Ensure that the L&D team’s approach to the work aligns with Acacia’s missions and values and includes trauma-informed and child-centered approaches to representation
• Travel domestically 2-4 times per year to conduct on-site training programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish proficiency strongly preferred, and knowledge of other languages a plus
• Knowledge of the ORR system for Unaccompanied Children
• Experience representing detained children
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices
• Experience providing legal orientations, Know Your Rights presentations, legal screenings, or other community education initiatives

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision- Some plans at $0 cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20 days per year of vacation time
• 12 days per year of sick time
• 5 personal days
• 4 organization-wide Wellness Days
• 11 observed holidays, including the last week of December
• $2000 Professional Development Stipend
• Home office set-up stipend
• Internet Stipend
• 401k with 5% employer contribution, no employee participation required
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Gym Reimbursement