Career Opportunities

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)

Positions Available

Social Media & Digital Marketing Associate

Our Mission

Founded in 1979, FAIR’s mission is to examine immigration trends and effects, to educate the American people on the impacts of sustained high-volume immigration, and to discern, put forward, and advocate immigration policies that will best serve American economic, societal, and environmental interests today and into the future.

Today, FAIR is the foremost immigration reform organization in the country with more than three million members and supporters nationwide. Providing essential educational and activist materials to the American public and arming them with the facts they need to make informed decisions about public policy, FAIR is the go-to organization for immigration policy information nationwide. We are committed to promoting strong border security and interior enforcement, advocating on behalf of American workers, families, and communities and providing protections for our nation’s resources – in order to preserve the prosperity of our country for generations to come.

If you believe that immigration should have limits, that illegal immigration is a crime, and that the American people have the right to control their own borders, consider pursuing a career with FAIR today!

Full Time Positions

Advancement Associate

FAIR is searching for an Advancement Associate who will provide scheduling and project coordination support to the President and the Advancement team to efficiently reach our fundraising, marketing and digital communications goals. The employee will ensure the delivery of FAIR’s message to the appropriate email segments to drive fundraising and activism goals.

Position is temporarily part-time in-office, part-time remote.

Responsibilities:

Scheduling and calendar management for President
Social media posting
Plan, develop and execute email communications for the organization in partnership with appropriate department
Perform day-to-day email marketing tasks including: designing creative, writing copy, reviewing and scheduling campaign
Monitor email performance and generate analytics reports to assess delivery and campaign efficiency to inform decisions makers
Segment target audiences in email database and oversee lists to ensure subscribers are placed in the proper communication pathways
Manage the email database for lead generation, clean out non-deliverable email addresses/opt-outs and attempt to revive inactive subscribers
Identify opportunities to improve existing and develop new email campaigns that drive engagement and donations; conduct research on email operations of similar organizations
Perform testing across all areas of email marketing including: landing pages, imagery, copy, subject lines, mobile optimization, etc.
Collaborate with Government Relations and State & Local departments to create and schedule grassroots activism email campaigns
Partner with Advancement to guarantee marketing campaigns and promotions are integrated across all platforms including: social media, web, direct mail and email
Work with Direct Response Manager to create integration between direct mail and email marketing efforts and drive email and online fundraising efforts

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
2-4 years of related work experience, preferably with an advocacy-oriented non-profit organization or a political campaign
Experience with professional/organization social media platforms and the ability to write clearly, concisely in the organization’s voice
Experience working with marketing automation tools

Skills:

Collaborative, creative, communicative team player
Interest in making a real difference with your work
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Basic knowledge of developing and executing email campaigns

This position is located at FAIR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is a full-time, exempt position. FAIR offers generous benefits; salary is commensurate with experience.

Cover letter indicating familiarity with our mission, resume, and one writing sample are required for your application to be considered. Please submit the required documents to bluej@fairus.org

The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Researcher/Staff Writer

The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is looking for a Researcher/Staff Writer to join our Research department. FAIR promotes true immigration reforms that serve the nation’s broad national interests. Our research is read by a broad political spectrum of Americans who are concerned about the cost and the impact that mass, unregulated immigration has on jobs, schools, crime, national security, population and the environment.

Primary Objective: Assist the FAIR Research Department in conducting research and statistical analysis for publications of all types; assist staff, FAIR members and activists, and students with information requests; manage information retrieval and organization; author blogs and write long/short-form reports for publication, and maintain currency of data on the FAIR website.

Position is temporarily part-time in-office, part-time remote.

Responsibilities:

Engage in original, fact-based research and investigative projects. Produce short issue briefs tied to current news trends and longer studies illuminating the cost and impact of immigration, especially on American jobs and wages.
Publish articles for website and opinion pieces for external publication.
Assist with the preparation, vetting, and editing of press releases and other media responses and statements.
Survey newly released government data to determine relevance to FAIR’s mission and where it could be used to update existing publications.
Regularly contribute articles to FAIR’s blog site.
Provide research support to other staff members as needed.
Provide on-record comments and analysis to the media in areas of expertise.
Give presentations to academic and professional groups as needed.
Assist with other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

Requires at least 2-4 years of experience in immigration enforcement, political science, economics, law, or national security. Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Required skills: (1) Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to publish original research. (2) Strong data/analytical skills including the ability to present complex concepts in terms non-specialized audiences can understand. (3) Ability to adjust to changing priorities and produce a large volume of high-quality reports and issue briefs while providing ad hoc research support to other FAIR departments and external inquires. (4) Complete proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including custom formulas and macros in Excel. Experience with statistical software such as STATA, R, and/or SPSS a plus.

Skills:

Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to present complex concepts in terms non-specialized audiences can understand.
Exceptional interpersonal skills focused on consensus building.
Ability to work independently to solve logistical problems related to assigned tasks.
Self-starter, self-motivated.
Flexibility necessary to adjust to changing priorities while still producing high-quality work products.
Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to analyze data in Microsoft Excel, including the usage of custom functions and formulas.
Experience with STATA, SPSS, or R is a plus.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses superior verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, team player, and has a knack for problem-solving.

This position is located at FAIR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is a full-time, exempt position. FAIR offers generous benefits; salary is commensurate with experience.

Cover letter indicating familiarity with our mission, resume, and one writing sample are required for your application to be considered. Please submit the required documents to bluej@fairus.org.

Social Media & Digital Marketing Associate

FAIR is looking for Social Media & Digital Marketing Associate who would be responsible for driving FAIR’s social media strategy across multiple channels and on the website to meet the organization’s objectives. The primary goal for this role is to maintain high traffic on all social media platforms, engage, educate and acquire new followers and help convert them into active FAIR members. This position will also be responsible for developing and testing new digital marketing and direct response strategies and assisting the team in the development and project management of high-level digital campaigns.

Position is temporarily part-time in-office, part-time remote.

Responsibilities:

Publish content on FAIR’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and Google+ using Sprout Social
Execute and manage digital advertising campaigns, and assist with the development of a strategy, budget, and project timeline
Manage relationships with social media and marketing consultants and representatives
Oversee social media communities by identifying opportunities to interact with activists, and nurture relationships through these platforms by engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate
Track, report, and interpret social media analytics to provide recommendations for new strategies and tactics to increase effective engagement
Track monthly social media budget and spending for Finance reporting
Assist in digital content creation such as graphics and polls to post on social media
Collaborate with and respond to cross-departmental social media promotion requests
Research new social media tools, competitors, trends, and identify new opportunities for growth regularly
Explore new social media fundraising tools and trends, and manage new online fundraising initiatives including Facebook Fundraisers and other tools as they become available
Support Advancement team with various tasks (sending emails, posting to blog, creating petitions, posting to website, etc.) as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Strong alignment with FAIR’s mission and a basic understanding of immigration policy and other public policy issues
1-3 years of related work experience, preferably with an advocacy-oriented non-profit organization or a political campaign
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; attention to detail, and strong ability to follow instructions
Experience with running/managing a professional organization’s social media platforms and the ability to write clearly and concisely in the organization’s voice
Demonstrated experience with organic and paid social media, including advertising via Google Analytics and Ads, Facebook Business Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, YouTube, etc.
Knowledge of or experience using Sprout Social, Newswhip or other social media scheduling platforms
Collaborative, creative, team player; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills – working well with others is a must
Ability to work quickly and effectively, self-starter, and able to solve problems independently
Graphics experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Piktochart or others, a plus
Familiarity with WordPress, Drupal or other CMS
Basic knowledge of developing and executing email campaigns, drafting email marketing copy, a plus
Able to respond to social media requests outside of standard business hours, when needed

This position is located at FAIR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is a full-time, exempt position. FAIR offers generous benefits; salary is commensurate with experience.

Video and Digital Content Associate

FAIR is searching for a Video and Digital Content Associate who will assist in editing and producing video, audio, podcasts, memes, gifs and other digital content for FAIR’s social media platforms. Within the Advancement Team, they will work to streamline the efficiency of digital content projects and promote the education of FAIR’s audiences on the immigration issue in the United States.

Position is temporarily part-time in-office, part-time remote.

Responsibilities:

Edit videos, podcasts, animations and motion graphics for distribution across FAIR’s digital platforms
Source images, videos, and content to be used in projects as well as tracking and uploading radio and TV done by FAIR staff
Collaborate with and respond to cross-departmental content requests
Brainstorm, develop and execute digital strategies and campaigns
Assist with social media and email communication campaigns including writing content and developing graphics

Qualifications:

1-3 years’ experience editing video, audio, and other digital content
Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Film & Cinematography, Broadcasting or related field
Proficiency in FCPX and/or Adobe Premiere (or other non-linear video editing software), Audition, Adobe CC, After Effects, and Photoshop
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (scriptwriting a plus)
Passion for FAIR’s mission

Skills:

Attention to detail and knowledge of recording and editing equipment and software to obtain the highest quality possible within a reasonable timeframe for projects – including video and audio formats, file organization and management, consistent frame rates, resolution, etc.
Ability to learn new programs quickly and demonstrate motivation to be creative
Adapt to different kinds of recording and editing equipment
Social media creation, storytelling, and communications campaigns

This position is located at FAIR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is a full-time, exempt position. FAIR offers generous benefits; salary is commensurate with experience.