Bahá’í Service Fellow

Description

The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and all immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. Our programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possible. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity.
 

Position Summary: The Tahirih Justice Center is seeking a full-time Bahá’í Service Fellow passionate for advocating and supporting survivors of intimate partner violence, trafficking, and sexual assault to begin in summer 2025 and serve for one year. Fellows engage in work to support Tahirih’s mission in legal services and social services.  The fellow must live within commuting distance of our Baltimore office or be willing to relocate to the Baltimore, MD area.  

Tahirih’s Bahá’í Service Fellowships were created to enable Fellows to engage in one year of service to humanity and learn from the work of a well-established, Bahá’í-inspired, non-profit organization. The fellows who serve in these positions are Bahá’ís who help advance the organization’s mission through meaningful professional work to achieve justice while also being of service to the local Bahá’í community through outreach and engagement (up to 8 hours per week).  

Primary Responsibilities 

Outreach 

• Engage in and promote civic engagement and public benefits presentations to Tahirih’s community stakeholders to empower survivors in exercising their legal rights and accessing basic need services 
• Lead Tahirih’s efforts to orient new community partners and stakeholders on Tahirih’s mission and services, such as at tabling events or in coalition meetings 
• Be an ambassador for Tahirih’s mission in state-wide and local coalitions who serve survivors of intimate partner violence, trafficking, and sexual assault 
• Create and manage local team’s outreach calendar to help the team effectively coordinate outreach opportunities 
• Participate in other relevant outreach opportunities as needed. 

Office Support 

• Assist with opening and closing legal case files under supervision of legal staff 
• Manage client donation closet to include seeking donations, organizing, and purging as needed 
• Manage administrative tasks that require a physical presence in the office, (ex. greeting guests and vendors) 
• Orient new staff and interns to the physical office space, receive equipment and ensure set up 
• Support office safety and security through ensuring compliance with building requirements, work in partnership with the operations coordinator to ensure local deployment of office safety and security measures 
• Participate in the monthly Client Services and Operations Coordinator meeting to strengthen coordination and communication between offices 
• Order supplies for office as needed 

The fellows will also perform service in the local Bahá’í community in which they are living for the duration of the fellowship for up to eight hours per week. The nature of the service will depend on the experience and interests of the Fellow and the activities, opportunities and plans in the local Bahá’í community. The specific service will be selected in consultation with appropriate Bahá’í institutions but may include engaging in social action projects, facilitating or studying within the Institute process, and/or attending conferences and gatherings in which Bahá’í youth social action is explored. The fellows’ workload at the organization will accommodate time set aside for engagement in the Bahá’í community. 

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least two years of work experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent time management abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice (prior employment, clubs or activities, volunteerism, and leadership in these areas)
• Ability to work in a collaborative and consultative team environment. 
• Must be a member of the Bahá’í Faith

Preferred qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Lived experience or experience working with immigrant communities, communities in poverty, or in social justice movements generally

Annual salary and benefits: Annual salary is $47,650 and generous benefits including fully paid employee health, vision and dental insurance; a 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan; flexible work schedules; professional development including in-house training programs, staff enrichment retreats and other growth opportunities. Employees have a very generous leave benefit inclusive of vacation, sick and holidays, including an office closure the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
 

Tahirih Justice Center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values. Tahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organization. Tahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Applicants committed to equity from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities are encouraged to apply.  

Salary : $47,650