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About AIJ
The Alaska Institute for Justice is a non-profit organization headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Our mission is to protect the human rights of Alaskans. The Alaska Institute for Justice includes three programs: Alaska Immigration Justice Project dedicated to providing legal representation to Alaska’s immigrant and refugee communities; Language Interpreter Center dedicated to training bilingual Alaskans to work as interpreters and provide an interpreter referral service; and Social and Climate Justice Research and Policy Institute focused on social and climate justice issues. As an agency we are committed to equity and justice and fostering a team work environment.
About the Climate Justice Program- The Research and Policy Institute includes a small team of people dedicated to social and climate justice to inform public policy at the local, national and international level.
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Finance Accounting Specialist
About Alaska Institute for Justice: At the Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ), we are committed to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. AIJ is an award winning program with dedicated professionals that provide statewide legal services to immigrants, language access services and public policy work. AIJ has fourteen staff who speak English, Spanish, Korean, German, French, & Hmong. As an agency we uphold certain basic values. These include:
- Commitment to equity and justice, and respect for the rights and dignity of others.
- Integrity, responsibility and accountability in all our work.
- Pursuit of excellence, in creating long-term sustainability for AIJ’s work within Alaska characterized by principles of shared values and team engagement.
The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ) is a nonprofit organization. Since opening our office in 2005, AIJ has been on the frontlines of promoting justice and equality of treatment for immigrants and refugees residing in Alaska. AIJ’s three programs protect, defend, and advance the rights of some of Alaska’s most underserved communities including: 1) Legal Program; 2) Language Interpreter Center; and 3) Research and Policy Institute.
About this Position: This is a full-time position based in Anchorage, Alaska.
This position has several job responsibilities including:
- Review financial documentation, accurately prepare all check requests with back-up documentation and grant coding, deposit forms and travel forms.
- QuickBooks accounts data entry. Record and maintain accurate financial documentation for AIJ’s daily financial transactions.
- Obtain on-line invoices for AIJ’s agency expenses, filing of all financial documentation for audit and grants management.
- Legal program billing and tracking of payments.
- Language Interpreter Center invoice reconciliation and check request review.
- Review and reconcile credit card transactions, calling to correct invoices and getting new billing set up as needed.
- Maintain donor spreadsheet, prepare thank you letters, and enter and reconcile donations received from Stripe on-line payment portal.
- Review agency invoices, payments, and other financial materials and prepare documentation for processing.
- Maintain the account payable files.
Qualifications for Finance Accounting Specialist
- Excellent attention to detail in working with financial accounting activities
- Professionalism and accuracy in work
- Accounting or Bookkeeping office experience
- Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting system required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Personal:
- Professional demeanor, reliable and punctual
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects independently
- A flexible, can-do attitude
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Education/Experience: College (BA/AA) degree in accounting or business administration/management or equivalent minimum of two years financial accounting or bookkeeping experience. Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting system and Excel required.
Salary: $55,000 to $70,000 DOE with a generous benefits packages. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:
Carmen Sanchez
Chief Financial and Grants Officer
Alaska Institute for Justice
carmen.sanchez@akijp.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT - Updated November 26, 2024
Alaska Institute for Justice seeks a transformative and inclusive leader with the experience, ability and optimism to grow and implement our vision for change in Alaska. The executive director will join our passionate, dynamic, and energetic team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment as we work across all program areas to promote human rights and justice.
AIJ’s executive director will lead an organization that was brought into existence with community and statewide support working towards a vision to provide immigration, legal, and language access services to Alaskans. While our office is located in Anchorage, our work takes us across the state to support remote coastal villages on the frontlines of the global climate crisis. We open our doors to people from around the world and welcome them to our country and community through our experienced immigration work. And we connect with our generous donors and philanthropic organizations across the United States who financially support our operations.
Our executive director will join this purposeful work to create visibility, promote justice, and support our collective vision, values, and priorities.
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Immigration Staff Attorney
About Alaska Institute for Justice: Come join an exciting non-profit transforming lives, strengthening communities and protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. This is a full-time position based in Anchorage, Alaska. At the Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ), we are committed to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. AIJ is an award-winning program with dedicated professionals that provide statewide legal services to immigrants, language access services and public policy work. AIJ has fourteen staff who speak English, Spanish, Korean, German, French, & Hmong. As an agency we uphold certain basic values. These include:
- Commitment to equity and justice, and respect for the rights and dignity of others.
- Integrity, responsibility and accountability in all our work.
- Pursuit of excellence, in creating long-term sustainability for AIJ’s work within Alaska characterized by principles of shared values and team engagement.
The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ) is a nonprofit organization. Since opening our office in 2005, AIJ has been on the frontlines of promoting justice and equality of treatment for immigrants and refugees residing in Alaska. AIJ’s three programs protect, defend, and advance the rights of some of Alaska’s most underserved communities including: 1) Immigration Legal Program; 2) Language Interpreter Center; and 3) Climate Justice Research and Policy Institute.
About this Position: This is a full-time exempt position based in Anchorage, Alaska.
QUALIFICATIONS
Personal: The individual for this position must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, self-confidence and be able to advocate on behalf of clients with compassion. The person must be dependable, be able to work with a team of co-workers in stressful situations and to work with people from diverse cultures whose first language is not English. The individual must also be committed to providing legal representation to indigent individuals and those normally excluded from the justice system. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Education/Experience: J.D. degree required and licensed to practice law in Alaska or be eligible for a waiver through Alaska Legal Services. Excellent oral and written communication skills and work experience with culturally diverse clients required. Previous work experience with non-profit legal services program and minimum two years legal experience is preferred.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide legal representation of clients in proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Includes appearances at hearings, preparation of witnesses, legal research, and the preparation of briefs and other pleadings.
- Provide legal services including Family-based Immigration; Applications for Lawful Permanent Residence; Naturalization/Citizenship; Temporary Protected Status (TPS); Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); Asylum; Children and Youth; and Removal/deportation defense.
- Conduct client interviews and review supporting documentation.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and immigration authorities both verbally and in writing.
- Create partnerships with community organizations serving Alaska’s immigrant populations.
- Conduct educational events, such as Know Your Rights presentations.
Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 DOE with a generous benefits package including paid leave, medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability, vision and retirement. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:
Anna Taylor
Supervising Attorney
Alaska Institute for Justice
anna.taylor@akijp.org