Teams at Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights

Lead statewide community and coalition outreach to grow CHIRLA's climate-impacted membership, coordinate trainings, events, and advocacy campaigns, develop educational materials, support media and policy work, and travel across California to build leadership among immigrant communities.

Provides administrative and subcontract support to the Director of Programs and Subcontract Administration. Duties include preparing and reviewing contract documents under attorney supervision, organizing reports and invoices, maintaining records and databases, coordinating meetings and travel, tracking project progress, liaising with departments and external partners, and supporting audits and compliance activities. The role requires strong organization, communication, legal-document comprehension, deadline management, and proficiency with office, database, and scheduling tools.

Oversee the Removal Defense Unit, including staff supervision, recruitment, training, case assignments, quality assurance, legal services, budgeting, grant reporting, data compliance, community outreach, partnerships, and fundraising. Represent and advise immigrant clients in complex removal defense and immigration matters before courts and agencies. Collaborate with Legal Services leadership to improve program operations, protocols, and service delivery.