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Position Availability: CENTER DESCRIPTIONIn the world’s leading city of immigration, in a time of a troubling resurgence of anti-migrant action and rhetoric, in a University with a faculty and student body committed to social justice, the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility supports critical and applied scholarship and provides opportunities for social action and policy engagement for faculty, students and the broader New School community.The Institute fosters concentric circles of scholarship and action—in our University, our city, and the world. We contribute to the University community by offering courses, sponsoring lectures and events, and supporting extended visits of leading scholars. We engage deeply with New York City, supporting student work with the wide range of groups and communities in the City. We undertake initiatives to inform and influence public debate and public policy at the national and global level.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL STRATEGIC LITIGATION COUNCILIn every region of the world, states violate core rights of refugees and other persons on the move. Lawyers and advocates are active in many countries, but their efforts tend to be isolated, producing ad hoc approaches to protecting refugee rights and minimal regional or global coordination. Recognizing this gap, the Global Strategic Litigation Council (‘the Council’) was founded in September 2021 to empower civil society to advance the rights of refugees and migrants worldwide through strategic litigation and legal advocacy.

Since its launch, the Council has connected over 275 litigators, refugee leaders, academics, advocates and organizations, from every continent of the globe. The Council helps its members to share knowledge, collectively identify priorities, and execute key litigation and legal advocacy strategies to defend and expand refugee and migrants’ rights. You can find out more about our recent work here.

Please apply with a cover letter and CV/resume and brief writing sample. NOTE: This position is available only to matriculated students of The New School. Positions are available for students with Federal Work Study awards and those without. Position Title: Global Strategic Litigation Council - Student Assistant Requisition Number: 0406073218 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: NSSR/Budget & Planning Responsibilities: The Council seeks a New School student for 10 hours per week to assist with a variety of projects for the rest of the Spring semester. There is also a possibility of increased hours and the role being extended into the Summer and the next academic year, subject to performance and funding.  
Responsibilities will include: administrative and logistical support for the Council; supporting with training and events; conducting outreach; writing external communications; helping coordinate the Council’s regional networks; and research into prospective projects, partner organizations and/or funders. Depending on the interest of the student, they will also have the opportunity to assist with drafting of fundraising applications, conducting legal research, and helping think through the strategy of the Council going forward.

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Draft and create communication materials such as newsletters, membership updates, blogs, event invitations
● Assist with outreach to current and prospective members of the Council
● Help organize in-person regional consultation(s) (no travel), trainings, and events
● Support with maintaining the Council’s website
● Document maintenance and organization
● Non-academic research projects as needed
● Other duties as assigned and dependent on interests/skills of individual

The Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility is strongly committed to equity in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Salary/Hourly – $15 -$17 Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications: Commitment to refugee and migrants’ rights and the aims of the Council Excellent written and verbal skills Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Suite (WordPress also desirable)  Detail oriented A proactive approach to problem-solving Strategic thinking and strong organizational/tracking skills Adept at working in a team environment Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: New School for Social Research Posting Date: 04/01/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Writing Sample Optional Documents