Application Guide

How to Apply for Campaign Coordinator, IJC

at American Immigration Council

🏢 About American Immigration Council

The American Immigration Council uniquely combines advocacy with direct legal services through its Immigration Justice Campaign, working to transform both policy and individual lives. Their mission-driven approach focuses on creating systemic change while providing immediate support to immigrants, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about social justice who want to see tangible impact.

About This Role

As Campaign Coordinator, you'll be the operational backbone of the Immigration Justice Campaign, managing critical case databases, coordinating legal documentation, and maintaining technical systems that enable the team's work. This role directly impacts the organization's ability to efficiently connect immigrants with legal representation and track advocacy outcomes.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day typically starts by checking the Dynamics database for new case entries and updating placement documents for the legal team. You might troubleshoot a WordPress issue on the campaign website, then organize volunteer communications before conducting a data cleanup session to ensure case information is current and accurate across all tracking systems.

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🎯 Who American Immigration Council Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with database management systems (especially Microsoft Dynamics) and can demonstrate specific examples of organizing complex data
  • Possesses technical troubleshooting skills with websites (WordPress) and software platforms, ideally with some coding experience to handle custom solutions
  • Shows genuine commitment to immigration justice through volunteer work, previous employment, or personal experience with immigration systems
  • Can manage multiple systems simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail for legal documentation and case tracking

📝 Tips for Applying to American Immigration Council

1

Highlight specific experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM databases - mention actual projects where you managed case or client data

2

Include examples of troubleshooting WordPress websites or other technical platforms, even if from volunteer or personal projects

3

Demonstrate your understanding of immigration justice by referencing specific AIC campaigns or initiatives in your materials

4

Show how you've organized complex information systems - provide metrics about data cleanup or process improvements you've implemented

5

Mention any experience with legal or nonprofit case management systems, even if not Dynamics specifically

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with database management and how it relates to tracking legal cases or advocacy work', 'Examples of troubleshooting technical systems and improving processes in previous roles', "Personal connection to or understanding of immigration justice issues and the AIC's mission", "How you've coordinated between different teams or stakeholders in past positions"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → The specific programs of the Immigration Justice Campaign and their recent cases or initiatives
  • → AIC's recent policy reports or advocacy campaigns to understand their strategic priorities
  • → How the organization uses technology in their work - review their website and any tech-focused initiatives
  • → The structure of their legal services and how cases move through their system

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would organize and clean up a database with hundreds of immigration cases
2 Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a technical issue with a website or database under time pressure
3 How would you ensure consistent data tracking across multiple projects with different legal teams?
4 What experience do you have with volunteer coordination or supporter communications?
5 How do you stay organized when managing multiple systems (database, website, email lists) simultaneously?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic statements about immigration without demonstrating specific knowledge of AIC's work or current immigration issues
  • Listing database experience without concrete examples of how you've managed or improved data systems
  • Failing to show how your technical skills connect to mission-driven work or social justice contexts

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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