The Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) is a non-profit that has served the immigrant community on Long Island for four decades through legal services, community education and advocacy. We seek an engaging, dedicated community leader to the Immigrant Resource Coordinator position. The Immigrant Resource Coordinator is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Overview of the Role CARECEN seeks an engaging, mission-driven community advocate to serve as the Program Coordinator, Nassau Immigrant Resource Program . This full-time position plays a key role in expanding immigrant access to services across Long Island by overseeing program activities, building partnerships, and leading a strong and dynamic volunteer network. The Coordinator will lead the Immigrant Resource Program in Nassau County, supervise a team of volunteers, and work in close collaboration with the Immigrant Resource Program Coordinator in Suffolk County. The role combines strategic program management with hands-on community engagement, requiring leadership, creativity, and a deep commitment to immigrant communities. Primary Duties Continue leading the implementation and refinement of the Immigrant Resource Program in Nassau County, including setting annual goals, tracking progress, and strengthening program infrastructure. Plan, organize, and effectively execute designated program deliverables including: 10 annual Immigration Information Session Days 10 annual Roundtable Discussions, serving as the primary facilitator for at least six (6) roundtables each year. This role requires comfort delivering oral presentations and facilitating discussions as part of these events. Recruit, train, supervise, and provide ongoing support to volunteers through regular meetings and communication to ensure their active engagement as community connectors and advocates. Represent CARECEN and the Immigrant Resource Program at community events, outreach activities, and networking opportunities across Long Island. Develop and strengthen partnerships with local libraries, schools, social service agencies, health providers, government representatives, faith-based institutions, and other community-based organizations. Maintain accurate program data and prepare reports for internal use and external funders, including the New York State Office for New Americans. Track the progress towards deliverables of the Immigrant Resource Program and create programmatic data and narrative reports. Attend CARECEN staff meetings and New York State Office for New Americans meetings and webinars, and provide guidance and information on the Immigrant Resource Program as well as issues affecting the broader Nassau County communities. Qualifications Bilingual fluency (oral and written) in English and at least one additional language is required. Due to the language needs of the communities we serve, fluency in Haitian Creole, Pashto, or Dari is strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish or other languages is also highly valued. Two years of program management and/or experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers or equivalent experience Experience in community organizing or education or engagement, particularly working with underserved and/or immigrant communities History of and ability to develop effective collaborative relationships with nonprofit organizations, government agencies and other potential partners Knowledge of Long Island regional dynamics, including socioeconomic, sociopolitical, and direct services available through community-based organizations within the region Ability to travel around Long Island for programming events Excellent organization, communication, and computer skills Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience

Supervisor:

Director of Community Programs Compensation:

$24.03 to $29.45 hourly Work environment: Ability to work hybrid based on hybrid work agreement based out of CARECEN's Hempstead and Brentwood office Benefits Health Coverage (100% employer-paid premiums) : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance & Protection (100% employer-paid premiums) : NYS Disability and Paid Family Leave, Short-Term Disability /

Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance Retirement :

401(k) plan with employer matching contributions

Additional Benefits :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employer-paid professional development opportunities, selected by staff

Time Off :

28 paid holidays and /or half-days per year, 21 days of Paid Time Off per year (additional 7 days after 5 years), 5 days for Health/Wellness per year

To Apply:

Email a detailed cover letter explaining why this job would be a great fit for you, your résumé, and provide the contact information for three professional references to jobs@carecenny.org with "Nassau Immigrant Resource Coordinator Position" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. CARECEN is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Immigrants, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons from other traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$24.03 - $29.45 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Hempstead, NY 11550