Program Assistant on Migration, Mexico, and Central America Fundraising Associate Job Opening
Preferred Start Date: July 10, 2023. Position is hybrid & based in Washington, DC
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled.
The Latin America Working Group (LAWG) seeks a full-time Program Assistant/ Fundraising Associate to start in mid-July. Join our small, hard-working, and collaborative team in advocating for just U.S. policies towards Latin America!
The Latin America Working Group seeks to ensure that U.S. policies advance human rights, peace, and social, environmental, and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. To achieve this mission, we work with coalition partners in the United States and Latin America to educate policymakers and the public and to mobilize a broad, diverse, and powerful grassroots base that can influence U.S. policymakers and achieve change.
Program Assistant responsibilities include working on issues related to Mexico and Central America and substantive communications and campaign-related responsibilities related to our Protect Migrants & Refugees campaign. This work will include online organizing and social media campaigns, assisting in advocacy with Congress and the administration, and supporting the work of partner organizations in Latin America and the United States. As Fundraising Associate, responsibilities include coordinating individual donor fundraising campaigns, maintaining our CRM database and writing fundraising appeals and thank you letters. The associate will also serve as intern coordinator.
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How to apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, a short writing sample in English (1-4 pages), and two references (including email, phone number, and relationship) online at https://www.lawg.org/job-application/. No phone calls, please.
Term: Two-year minimum commitment required. Salary and Benefits: Starting salary: $45,000; 20 days of paid vacation plus sick days and holidays; health, vision, and dental insurance; 403 (b) retirement plan with matching contribution after two years.
Salary and Benefits: Starting salary: $45,000; 20 days of paid vacation plus sick days and holidays; health, vision, and dental insurance; 403 (b) retirement plan with matching contribution after two years. To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, a short writing sample in English (1-4 pages), and two references (including email, phone number, and relationship) online at https://www.lawg.org/job-application/. No phone calls, please.
