Temporary Acilep Coordinator at Centro Legal de la Raza – United StatesHYBRID
Recruiter: Centro Legal de la Raza
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
ACILEPs 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 ACILEPs
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
ACILEPs 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 Legals mission and vision of racial, economic and social
justice. Qualifications include:
- A Bachelors 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 plans through UnitedHealthcare and
Kaiser are also available at an additional premium cost.
- Additional Benefits include: Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet
insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.
- PTO: Vacation: 0-1 year 16 days per year, 1-2 year 18 days per year, Over 2 years 23 days per
year, (1) paid wellness days per month, 12 sick days per year.
- Office Closure: 12 holidays + 8 work days, to include the period from December 24th through
January 1st
- 4 Day Workweek Pilot: during the pilot Centros operating hours are Monday – Thursday,
9am-5pm.
Note: Centro Legal de la Raza is currently engaged in collective bargaining. As such, certain benefits,
including medical and time-off policies, are subject to change based on ongoing negotiations.
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 Conditions
- 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.
- Standard business hours with occasional evenings required to support clinics, hearings, and
community events.
To Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of
three professional references. Include Temp ACILEP Coordinator in the subject line. Please email
application materials directly tojobs@centrolegal.org
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 protecting and advancing the rights of
immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and
advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and
youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year
throughout Northern and Central California.
For more information, visit our website:https://centrolegal.org/
Diversity Statement
Centro Legals mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to
fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a
workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most
important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life
experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our
employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation,
sustainability and our organizations 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 including genetic characteristics, mental or physical
disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual
orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic
characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related),
citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDs status, or
any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an
individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits
discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any
of those characteristics.
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.