The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) is dedicated to providing accessible legal services and advocacy for immigrants in our community. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and detail-oriented Outreach Coordinator to lead our communications and fundraising efforts. If you’re a strong storyteller with a knack for marketing, event planning, and donor relations, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Marketing & Communications
Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase CLIA’s visibility.
Manage social media accounts, website updates, newsletters, press releases, and email campaigns.
Craft compelling stories that highlight CLIA’s impact.
Create promotional materials, press releases, and donor communications.
Work closely with legal staff to publish updates on immigration policy changes.
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
Organize community events and fundraisers that elevate CLIA’s presence and donor outreach.
Represent CLIA at public events, delivering presentations and building relationships with supporters.
Maintain donor and sponsorship databases, ensuring accurate records and timely follow-ups.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills.
Experience in marketing, fundraising, event planning, or nonprofit development.
Proficiency in social media management, basic graphic design (Canva, Adobe), website design (Squarespace), and CRM tools (Bonterra).
Must pass a background check.
Passion for social justice, advocacy, and working in a mission-driven environment.
Meaningful Work – Make a real difference in the lives of immigrants and their families.
Competitive Salary – Starting at $50,000.
Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Work-Life Balance – Paid federal holidays plus your birthday off.
Time Off – 80 hours of vacation after three months, plus personal, sick, and bereavement leave.
Send your resume and three work samples (e.g., fundraising materials, web design, social media posts/grids) to jonathan@clianeb.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Join our mission. Help us create a stronger, more inclusive community.
CLIA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Company Contact:
Lincoln Housing Authority seeks a strong leader with program and policy background – ideally in the area of low income/HUD public housing programs - to lead our leasing team - 100% in-person. In this management team-level position, you will manage staff, write and interpret policies, ensure compliance, and have a strong desire to connect people to decent, affordable housing. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!
Position Summary
The Housing Manager, Properties & Leasing will lead a team that is responsible for leasing up and preserving LHA properties, manage housing programs and policies, and ensure compliance with federal programs. Other important duties will include:
· Oversee and ensure compliance of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, Public Housing programs, HUD multi-family programs, and complies with ongoing requirements.
· Review and revise (as needed) the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy.
· Collaborate with LHA Maintenance Manager to ensure all properties, units, grounds, and laundry facilities are maintained to a high standard.
· Oversee and ensure approval and denial of all applications for LHA owned/managed units.
· Engage in tenant relations and lease enforcement.
· Serve as a proactive liaison to the federal government and searches for new sources of government funding.
· Interpret government housing directives and relate procedural information to staff; develop plans to meet HUD regulations and serve as project coordinator with HUD.
· Conduct informal hearings for fraud and denial of assistance and make final determinations.
Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration or accounting, along with considerable administrative and supervisory experience in public management. Years of experience may be substituted for degree.
· Knowledge of HUD public housing programs and regulations and low-income housing tax credit programs and regulations, landlord/tenant laws and property management functions.
· Knowledge of the principles and practices involved with the delivery of housing related services.
· Ability to interact with neighborhood groups and agencies, including the ability to coordinate ideas of diverse groups into a mutually accepted plan of operation.
· Ability to plan, organize and direct staff and demonstrate sound judgment and good decision making.
Application Information:
· For more information about LHA and this position, visit L-housing.com. Position will be posted until filled, and interviews will start immediately. Minimum starting salary is $85,000/yr.
· LHA offers an excellent benefits package including $0 employee only coverage health plan, a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off (that’s 26 3-day weekends per year), 12 paid holidays, annual merit-based raises, and an 8% company contribution to retirement after 6 months of employment.
· Background checks will be conducted on final candidates.
· Lincoln Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Company Contact:
Dan Brown, Human Resources Manager
402-434-5549
Dan@L-housing.com
The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant / DOJ Accredited Representative to join our legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support immigrants and refugees on their path to achieving the American Dream by providing high-quality legal assistance.
Legal assistants at CLIA are hired with the expectation of training to become Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representatives—non-attorneys authorized by the DOJ to provide immigration legal services based on their education and experience in immigration law.
Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, CLIA has been a grassroots organization for over 20 years, serving an average of 600 clients annually and more than 12,000 since our inception. We specialize in cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault and were among the first organizations in the state to assist clients in applying for U Nonimmigrant Visas. Additionally, we have successfully secured gender-based asylum claims for survivors of domestic violence.
Note: Legal assistants cannot provide legal advice until their DOJ Accreditation application is approved. All work will be conducted under the supervision of an attorney or a DOJ Accredited Representative.
? Conduct client interviews (via phone or in person), investigate case facts, and perform legal research to determine appropriate legal services.
? Provide legal advice and brief services under supervision to address client needs and assist with case preparation.
? Assist clients, particularly survivors of crimes, with immigration paperwork.
? Maintain and update case files in CLIA’s case management system, including documentation, notes, and timekeeping.
? Stay informed about available community resources for crime victims.
? Develop legal knowledge and skills through training, continuing legal education (CLE), and other professional development opportunities.
? Collaborate with DOJ Accredited Representatives and the Project Coordinator to implement the VOCA project.
? Refer eligible clients to CLIA’s mental health therapists as part of our support services.
? Supervise non-DOJ Accredited Representatives or attorneys assisting with client cases.
? Assist with grant reporting in coordination with DOJ Accredited Representatives, the Project Coordinator, and the Executive Director.
? Strong commitment to CLIA’s mission and vision.
? Prior experience in immigration law or the legal field is preferred.
? Excellent writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
? Passion for public interest legal services and advocacy for immigrant communities.
? Ability to work independently and manage projects efficiently.
? Experience working with diverse populations and clients in crisis or trauma situations.
? Public speaking, training, and community outreach experience is a plus.
? Proficiency in a second language is preferred but not required.
? Salary Range: $45,000 – $50,000, commensurate with experience.
? Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
? Paid time off: 3 personal days at the start, plus 80 hours of vacation after 3 months of employment.
? Holidays: A variety of paid holidays throughout the year.
Company Contact:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit the following via email only:
Email application materials to jonathan@clianeb.org
The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) is seeking a dedicated Staff Attorney to join our legal team. This role provides a unique opportunity to help immigrants and refugees achieve their American Dream by delivering high-quality legal assistance.
Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, CLIA has been a grassroots organization for over 20 years, serving an average of 600 clients annually and more than 12,000 since our founding. Our organization specializes in cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault, and we were among the first in the state to assist clients in applying for U Nonimmigrant Visas. We have also successfully advocated for gender-based asylum claims for survivors of domestic violence.
Key Responsibilities:
? Conduct client interviews (via phone or in person), investigate case facts, and perform legal research to determine appropriate legal services.
? Provide legal advice, brief services, and case preparation for a range of immigration matters, including but not limited to U and T Visas, Adjustment of Status, and Citizenship/Naturalization applications.
? Represent clients in immigration court on a case-by-case basis.
? Assist clients, particularly survivors of crimes, with immigration paperwork.
? Maintain accurate case files and documentation in CLIA’s case management system, including timekeeping and case notes.
? Stay informed about available community resources for crime victims.
? Collaborate with the Project Coordinator to implement the VOCA project.
? Refer eligible clients to CLIA’s mental health therapists as part of our support services.
? Supervise non-DOJ Accredited Representatives or attorneys assisting with client cases.
? Work with DOJ Accredited Representatives, the Project Coordinator, and the Executive Director on grant reporting.
Qualifications:
? Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
? Admission to the bar or eligibility for bar admission.
? Commitment to CLIA’s mission and vision.
? Prior experience in immigration law or the legal field is preferred.
? Strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
? Passion for public interest legal services and immigrant community advocacy.
? Ability to work independently and manage projects efficiently.
? Experience working with diverse populations and clients in crisis or trauma situations.
? Public speaking, training, and community outreach experience is a plus.
? Proficiency in a second language is preferred but not required.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
CLIA offers:
? Health, vision, and dental insurance.
? Paid time off: 3 personal days at the start, plus 80 hours of vacation after 3 months of employment.
? Holidays: A variety of paid holidays throughout the year.
Company Contact:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit the following via email only:
Email application materials to jonathan@clianeb.org
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Impact & Grants Specialist provides essential administrative, data, and grant management support to the Community Impact team. This role is responsible for managing the grant platform, assisting funded partners with applications and reporting, and ensuring data accuracy for internal tracking and outcome measurement. The Specialist plays a key role in executing grant cycles, documenting program impact, and maintaining systems that support effective community investment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Grant Management Support
Community Impact Support
Data & Reporting Coordination
QUALIFICATIONS:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Company Contact:
Please submit a cover letter and/or resume to Paige Rankin, paige@zellehr.com.
The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) is dedicated to providing accessible legal services and advocacy for immigrants in our community. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and detail-oriented Outreach Coordinator to lead our communications and fundraising efforts. If you’re a strong storyteller with a knack for marketing, event planning, and donor relations, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Company Contact: