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Communications Coordinator, VA (US)

January 12, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is interested in hiring a detail-oriented, well-spoken, and energetic Communications Coordinator who can support WAW’s communications, program, and development teams to raise funds; promote and showcase our positive impact, accomplishments and successes; and to raise the organization’s visibility and expand our networks of support by managing the organization’s online, press, and other communications-related presence. Remotely supervised by the Communications Manager based, in-person, at our New York Community Center (NYCC), the Communications Coordinator will be based at our Virginia Community Center (VACC) to ensure all our US-based programs’ growing communications needs are covered. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the VACC Program Director, the VACC Program Team, WAW’s US Country Director, and the WAW Development Team. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring three days a week in-person presence at our Virginia …

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Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, NY (US)

January 9, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Title: Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator Reports to: NYCC Program Manager Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator will lead WAW’s advocacy work in the United States, and work closely with WAW’s education, case management and communications teams in our New York Community Center (NYCC). Location: Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full Time, In-Person Responsibilities Community Outreach & Relationship Building Promote …

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Paralegal, VA (US)

December 14, 2022 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Description: Paralegal Location: Virginia Community Center Description: Women for Afghan Women is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to serving minority communities in New York and Virginia. We are looking to add a paralegal with experience in immigration law to our legal team. We offer an outstanding, team-oriented work environment. You will work on a range of immigration cases including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and naturalization. We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong initiative, ability to handle a high volume and diverse caseload, excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask. Time commitment: Full-time, In-person Location: Alexandria, VA Responsibilities: Communicating with clients, performing intakes, collecting evidence and other documentation, and completing USCIS applications including applications for adjustment of …

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Job Placement Coordinator, VA (US)

October 13, 2022 by Women For Afghan Women

JOB TITLE: Job Placement Coordinator REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Virginia Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the United States, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary The Job Placement Coordinator is a full-time position and reports directly to the Program Manager. The coordinator is responsible for recruiting and then finding suitable employment for clients in need. The coordinator will work with external partners that can provide employment opportunities to maximize support for WAW’s …

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Mental Health Counselor, NY (US)

October 11, 2022 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Position: Mental Health Counselor Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary WAW is looking for a full-time mental health counselor who can support the women at our New York Community Center (NYCC). The NYCC provides direct side-by-side and comprehensive services to the Afghan, South Asian, Arab, and Muslim immigrant communities of New York City (NYC) and remote (phone or online) support to Afghans and other immigrants that reside outside of NYC. The position …

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Women for Afghan Women
New York Headquarters (HQ)
PO Box 670999
Flushing, NY 11367
Tel: +1 (929) 519-5994

New York Community Center
71-19 162nd St, Unit CF-D
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Tel:  +1 (718) 591-2434

Virginia Community Center
5510 Cherokee Ave., Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22312
Tel: +1 (703) 658-5209

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For more information or queries related to WAW’s Afghanistan operations, please write to: office@womenforafghanwomen.org

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