Immigrants’ Rights Investigator chez American Civil Liberties Union
American Civil Liberties Union · Philadelphia, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Junior
- Bureau à Philadelphia
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (ACLU-PA) seeks a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented full-time Immigrants’ Rights Investigator to help monitor, investigate and document immigrant detention and removal activity across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Immigrants’ Rights Investigator’s work will support potential impact litigation to address egregious and systemic violations of civil, constitutional and human rights. This position involves tracking and investigating government agencies engaged in immigration enforcement, including state, county, local and federal law enforcement. The Immigrants’ Rights Investigator will collaborate with allied coalition partners across the state as well as ACLU and affiliated lawyers. This fulltime position requires fluency in Spanish and a willingness to travel throughout the state. It is funded for one year, with likelihood of extension. Applicants can choose work in either our Philadelphia or Pittsburgh office.
Our Approach
The ACLU-PA values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization, and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. Our work is guided by the principles of freedom, equality, and justice enumerated in the Constitution. We understand that systemic racism and other forms of oppression have prevented the equitable application of these principles to all, and we strive to ensure that our approach accounts for this reality. We also acknowledge that demands of the work as well as the challenging subject matter it often involves take a toll. While we know that the path of this work is long and hard, we also value the importance of personal well-being. To that end, we endeavor to cultivate a culture that is supportive and sustainable and promotes taking care of oneself.
The Immigrants’ Rights Investigator’s essential duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Compensation & Benefits
This position is funded for one year, with the likelihood of extension. ACLU-PA offers paid time off and participation in an employee retirement account. The annual salary for the position is $60,000. This position is full-time, salaried, and nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Benefits include a defined contribution plan with employer match; and 11 paid holidays.
Location
This position can be based in either our Philadelphia or Pittsburgh offices. Under the ACLU-PA’s current hybrid remote work policy, the Immigrants’ Rights Investigator will be permitted to work up to three days per week remotely.
ACLU-PA has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and candidates receiving a job offer will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2025. Applications must include (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter that best expresses your interest and unique qualifications, and (3) list of three references.
To apply, please complete the application on the ACLU-PA career page https://aclupahr.applytojob.com/apply. Application materials sent via postal mail or fax will not be accepted. No calls, please.
The ACLU of Pennsylvania advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to support a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law. The organization also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement, training, problem resolution, and separation from employment. Through this policy, the ACLU-PA strives to establish and maintain an equitable and accessible work environment that is free from discrimination and supportive of a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our communities and the people we serve.
About the ACLU of Pennsylvania
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization that serves as an enduring guardian of justice, fairness, and freedom, working to protect civil liberties and advance equity for all.
ACLU-PA defends and promotes the fundamental principles and values protected by the constitutions of the United States and of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as by national, state and local civil rights laws. For more than 100 years, the ACLU has sought in particular to protect and expand the freedoms of expression, belief and association; voting rights; the separation of church and state; the right to privacy, including reproductive freedom; due process of law, including the rights of the accused and of immigrants; limitations on the power of police; and the right to equal protection for all marginalized individuals and groups. In advancing these rights, ACLU-PA strives always to acknowledge and remedy the pervasive and persistent harms of systemic racism.
Integrating litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, organizing, and communications, ACLU-PA’s staff and volunteers work both independently and in coalition with those most affected by the issues we address to ensure that threats to liberty and the civil rights of all persons in Pennsylvania are met with stark resistance as we progress toward a more genuine multiracial, multicultural democracy.
ACLU-PA's hiring process will comply with Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards ("Ban the Box") ordinance.
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Our Approach
The ACLU-PA values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization, and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. Our work is guided by the principles of freedom, equality, and justice enumerated in the Constitution. We understand that systemic racism and other forms of oppression have prevented the equitable application of these principles to all, and we strive to ensure that our approach accounts for this reality. We also acknowledge that demands of the work as well as the challenging subject matter it often involves take a toll. While we know that the path of this work is long and hard, we also value the importance of personal well-being. To that end, we endeavor to cultivate a culture that is supportive and sustainable and promotes taking care of oneself.
The Immigrants’ Rights Investigator’s essential duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Assisting with administration of legal intake/complaint system relating to immigrants' rights issues, including by reviewing requests for legal assistance, gathering information from complainants and witnesses and responding to requests for assistance.
- Under supervision of ACLU lawyers:
- Helping to investigate and document work site raids, immigration sweeps, questionable enforcement tactics and unlawful detentions;
- Interviewing victims of and witnesses to immigration enforcement activities both in the community and in immigration detention facilities, which exist across the state with the largest being Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Clearfield County;
- Directing coalition members and volunteers to help with large investigations;
- Identifying and documenting unlawful stop, arrest, detention and/or removal practices for possible litigation;
- Providing paralegal-type support for immigrants’ rights litigation;
- Helping with client and witness communications; and
- Helping with document management.
- Working with ACLU staff to develop a computerized system to monitor real-time immigrant arrest, detention and removal activities by state, county, local and federal law enforcement agencies across Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
- Collaborating with allied organizations and rapid response networks to complement and support their immigrant raids response and tracking operations.
- Attending coalition and community meetings to ensure the ACLU has timely and accurate information about immigration enforcement activities.
- A bachelor's degree or significant job or volunteer experience working with recent immigrants;
- A passion for immigrant justice and strong understanding of immigrant community needs;
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish;
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly;
- Strong writing skills;
- Compassionate, collaborative and culturally competent approach;
- Ability to stay organized, pay attention to details and manage time effectively;
- Strong computer skills and demonstrated experience using computer spreadsheets (such as Excel or Google Sheets) and/or databases; and
- Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
- Basic understanding of issues related to immigration law and/or constitutional rights;
- Experience being dependable and punctual and responsibly handling confidential information;
- Experience interviewing people to gather information; and
- Experience working as a paralegal, social worker or journalist.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is funded for one year, with the likelihood of extension. ACLU-PA offers paid time off and participation in an employee retirement account. The annual salary for the position is $60,000. This position is full-time, salaried, and nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Benefits include a defined contribution plan with employer match; and 11 paid holidays.
Location
This position can be based in either our Philadelphia or Pittsburgh offices. Under the ACLU-PA’s current hybrid remote work policy, the Immigrants’ Rights Investigator will be permitted to work up to three days per week remotely.
ACLU-PA has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and candidates receiving a job offer will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2025. Applications must include (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter that best expresses your interest and unique qualifications, and (3) list of three references.
To apply, please complete the application on the ACLU-PA career page https://aclupahr.applytojob.com/apply. Application materials sent via postal mail or fax will not be accepted. No calls, please.
The ACLU of Pennsylvania advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to support a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law. The organization also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement, training, problem resolution, and separation from employment. Through this policy, the ACLU-PA strives to establish and maintain an equitable and accessible work environment that is free from discrimination and supportive of a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our communities and the people we serve.
About the ACLU of Pennsylvania
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization that serves as an enduring guardian of justice, fairness, and freedom, working to protect civil liberties and advance equity for all.
ACLU-PA defends and promotes the fundamental principles and values protected by the constitutions of the United States and of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as by national, state and local civil rights laws. For more than 100 years, the ACLU has sought in particular to protect and expand the freedoms of expression, belief and association; voting rights; the separation of church and state; the right to privacy, including reproductive freedom; due process of law, including the rights of the accused and of immigrants; limitations on the power of police; and the right to equal protection for all marginalized individuals and groups. In advancing these rights, ACLU-PA strives always to acknowledge and remedy the pervasive and persistent harms of systemic racism.
Integrating litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, organizing, and communications, ACLU-PA’s staff and volunteers work both independently and in coalition with those most affected by the issues we address to ensure that threats to liberty and the civil rights of all persons in Pennsylvania are met with stark resistance as we progress toward a more genuine multiracial, multicultural democracy.
ACLU-PA's hiring process will comply with Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards ("Ban the Box") ordinance.
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