Remote Administrative Associate (Work from Home)

Who we are:
Founded by a group of dedicated individuals in 1997, Detention Watch Network
(DWN) is a national coalition building power through collective advocacy, grassroots
organizing, and strategic communications to abolish immigration detention in the
United States. DWN is staffed by a small and growing team, committed to a vision of a
world where every individual lives and moves freely and a society in which racial equity
is the norm and immigration is not criminalized.

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Position Summary:
Detention Watch Network is seeking an Administrative Associate to support our
growing national organization and provide executive support to the Senior Leadership
Team. The Administrative Associate will coordinate logistics for meetings and other
events hosted by DWN, working closely with program staff and DWN’s travel
management software.

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The Administrative Associate will also provide limited administrative and financial
support of the organization, including tracking and processing invoices, collecting
financial documentation from members, and maintaining accurate records.
This position reports to DWN’s Managing Director. Some travel required.
Detention Watch Network is committed to the recruitment and retention of staff that is
reflective of the communities we work with. We strongly encourage applications from
Black, Indigenous, people of color; immigrants; women; people with disabilities;
members of the LGTBQ community; and other underrepresented and historically
marginalized groups.

What you’ll do:
Executive Support to the DWN’s Senior Leadership Team (Executive Director, Program
Director, Managing Director)
• Manage Senior Leadership Team calendars and schedule meetings as needed.
• Assist Senior Leadership Team with travel arrangements and logistics needs,
including processing monthly expenses reports.
• Coordinate gathering of materials for Senior Leadership Team in advance of
certain meetings including researching background materials, articles, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Event Logistics Management
• Manage logistics for meetings and convenings, including booking meeting space
and catering.
• Support DWN staff, members, and allies with travel and lodging needs, using
DWN’s travel management software.
• Support with technology for virtual events, including Zoom setup and in-meeting
tech support.

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• Coordinate with vendors for events, including: childcare providers, interpreters,
facilitators, venue staff, etc.
• Assist in board meeting preparation including reserving meeting space, hotel
accommodations, order and set up of catered meals.
Finance and Administration
• Prepare and process invoices, pay bills, and other financial management tasks.
• Provide tracking and record-keeping of vendor invoices.
• Reconcile credit cards on a monthly basis.
• Other administrative duties, as assigned.
You’ll thrive in this role if this sounds like you:
*While no candidate will possess every quality, the successful candidate will possess many
of the following qualifications and attributes. Even if you aren’t sure but are excited about
the position, we encourage you to apply!*
• Demonstrated commitment to DWN’s values
• Excellent organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills
• At least one year working in nonprofit environments
• Attentive to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Collaborative team player, enjoys working with teams and coalitions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and work in new software
• Ability to travel to support meetings/events
We’re hoping you bring 1-2 (or more) of these bonus skills:
• Experience working on immigrant rights and/or racial justice issues
• Experience with nonprofit financial management
• Experience providing executive-level support, including calendar management
• Event management experience
• Fluent in Spanish, with ability to interpret and translate

Salary: $60,000 – $62,000
(plus an extra $2,000 for residence in a location that is over 25% above the federal
average cost of living index, or $4,000 for residence in a location that is over 50% above
the federal cost of living index).

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Why work for DWN?
• Paid Time Off: Staff are eligible for 3 weeks their first year of employment; 4
weeks days during years two through seven; and 5 weeks after eight years of
employment; plus we close for two weeks at the end of the year.
• Commitment to our staff: DWN invests in staff growth and professional
development opportunities and is committed to providing regular feedback and
opportunities for advancement.
• Crystal clear focus: Our team gets to work with dedicated and growing
membership committed to the abolition of immigration detention.
• Wellness Fund: We know that this work can be physically and emotionally
taxing, so DWN offers a wellness fund to all staff: a stipend of $500 per year to go
towards personal health and self-care (yoga classes, therapy co-pays, massages,
workout gear—whatever works for you!)
• Our team is awesome: You’ll be working with a group of smart, dedicated, and
caring people who know how to have fun while getting a lot done in a low-ego
environment!
• Added perks: we offer generous benefits and salaries, a monthly cell phone
stipend to all staff, plus eligibility for an eight-week sabbatical after three years
on staff.

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Application Process:
• To apply: Please send your resume and responses to the following questions to
jobs@detentionwatchnetwork.org.
1. Why are you excited about working at Detention Watch Network?
2. What is your approach to a role that includes a wide range of
administrative, financial, and executive support tasks? How do you
prioritize responsibilities and manage your time effectively?
3. Is there anything else you’d like to share with us? (optional)
• Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a
priority deadline of March 24th.
• Target start date: early June 2023.
• Interview process: There will be a one-hour skills exercise, two rounds of
interviews conducted on Zoom, and reference checks conducted for finalists.
• Accommodations: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified
disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in
writing of special needs at the time of application.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Detention Watch Network is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer. Applicants
and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national
origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including
pregnancy and gender expression) identity, marital status, veteran status, medical
condition, or any other protected classification.
DWN is asking that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of
vaccination upon hire. We will consider requests for exemption on a case-by-case basis.