College Access Program Internship

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Job Announcement

(October 2024)

Connecticut Students for a Dream (C4D) is the only undocumented youth-led statewide organization in Connecticut that fights and builds power for the rights and dignity of immigrants and communities of color. We do this by organizing, empowering, and advocating with undocumented young people and those impacted by the immigration systems so that together we win lasting real change for our communities. Whether we’re organizing in the streets, clearing pathways to education and fighting for education equity, stopping deportations, running advocacy campaigns to win legislation, or creating alliances across social movements, C4D puts immigrants and youth of color at the forefront. We are driven by the priorities and needs of our members and our community.

C4D is a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic organization with a solid membership of youth leaders, a strong history of organizing wins, and committed and passionate staff and board team. Our grassroots-driven approach has a proven record of accomplishment and C4D has become a leading voice in social change in Connecticut. Since our founding in 2010, C4D has proudly grown to a staff size of 8 full-time staff people, and we now work in 4 areas in Connecticut: New Haven, Danbury, Hartford, and New Britain. For more, see our website: www.ct4adream.org .

C4D is fiscally sponsored by United We Dream (UWD), the largest immigrant youth-led network in the country.

Position Overview:

The College Access Program Intern position with Connecticut Students for a Dream (C4D) will focus on supporting undocumented students and families around the state to access and navigate higher education. The Intern is responsible for supporting the UndocuScholar Program, an intensive college prep program for a cohort of undocumented high school seniors in Connecticut. This involves providing support for monthly workshops and events, providing 1:1 guidance and coaching high school students, recording, and tracking data.

The intern will also host weekly Office Hours providing support to and responding to email inquiries to assist undocumented students and families across the state with college access information and support.

The intern will also support co-facilitating and prepping for quarterly public info sessions for educational institutions and organizations.

This position will report to the College Access Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

Co-lead the UndocuScholar Program, a virtual intensive college prep program for undocumented high school students in CT.
Co-facilitate monthly UndocuScholar workshops and events.
Provide 1:1 coaching to HS undocumented students.
Host weekly office hours to provide 1:1 support over video or the phone to undocumented students and families seeking college access support.
Attend regular check-ins with manager
Keep up-to-date on e-mails and other communications
Ensure that data is collected and inputted.
Work flexible hours, mostly during the regular workday but some evening/weekend/overnight hours may be needed, with adjusted time off for hours worked on the weekends
Attend C4D events, meetings, retreats

Desired Skills/Abilities/Experience

Experience supporting undocumented/immigrant students applying to college or navigating higher education as an undocumented/immigrant student. OR has lived experience.
Previous experience facilitating workshops and events or willingness to be coached
Strong commitment to social justice and dismantling systems of oppression.
Strong commitment to the immigrant community/immigrants’ rights.
Ability to work well both on their own and as part of a team
Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
Fluency in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheets, Data Entry
Bicultural, Bilingual English/Spanish/Portuguese/Creole a plus, but not required
Ability to travel across the state, including minimal travel out of state. Reliable transportation required.

LOCATION: CT Students for a Dream currently works on a hybrid (in person and virtual) schedule for most staff. C4D has an office in Bridgeport, CT available for staff use. Staff are able to work remotely from home if desired with a minimum of biweekly in person meetings required in the Bridgeport office. Although the location for this position is flexible, a Connecticut location is strongly preferred within transportation access to Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, and/or Danbury, CT.

TO APPLY: Please apply on this FORM bit.ly/CAPinternAPPLY . On the form, you will be directed to answer a series of questions in lieu of a cover letter and upload a current resume. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.

DEADLINE: Applications reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

SALARY: 20 hrs/wk, $20-$25 hour depending on experience

The position is a part-time exempt salaried position with benefits.

BENEFITS:

4% 403(B) employer discretionary contribution

LOCATION: CT Students for a Dream currently works on a hybrid (in person and virtual) schedule for most staff. C4D has an office in Bridgeport, CT available for staff use. This role requires regular and ongoing in-person time with members, staff, and partner organizations. The majority of this role will require you to be in and familiarize yourself with Hartford, CT, including organizations, schools, and community groups. Staff are able to work remotely from home when not working with members, staff, and partner organizations with a minimum of biweekly in person meetings required in the Bridgeport office.

COVID: C4D takes the threat of COVID-19 seriously. C4D requires all employees and interns to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, though reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.

CT Students for a Dream (C4) is fiscally sponsored by United We Dream (UWD). UWD is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. UWD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship status, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law

Interested in working with C4D but don’t quite fit the box we’ve described? We are committed to the development of undocumented youth, womxn of color, Black immigrants, and individuals from diverse backgrounds and directly impacted communities. Contact us and we can work with you on your development