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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video Content Intern
FAIR is looking for a Video Content Intern for our Advancement team. This role will assist the Creative Content Producer with video and audio deliverables that will further our mission and can be used to grow traffic, engagement, and revenue.
The ideal candidate is an inventive, collaborative self-starter with excellent time management. This role will report to FAIR’s Creative Content Producer.
Responsibilities:
- Produce videos, mini-docs, podcasts, animations, and motion graphics for distribution across FAIR’s digital platforms
- Assist with multimedia projects from conception to post-production
- Assist with running FAIR’s onsite broadcast radio and video studio
- Collaborate with and respond to cross-departmental content requests
- Support the Advancement team with other tasks as necessary
Qualifications:
- A current student or recent graduate of an accredited University in Media Production, Film & Cinematography, Broadcasting or related field
- A superb reel
- Proven success producing start-to-finish video and audio deliverables
- Proficiency in FCPX, Adobe CC, especially Premiere, and motion graphics
- Experience editing audio, video and other digital content and uploading online
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (scriptwriting a plus)
- Experience in a broadcast radio studio (preferred)
- Interest in making a difference with your work
Work Schedule: Up to 29 hours a week, not to exceed 1,000 a year; Monday-Friday, during core business hours.
This position is located at FAIR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is a part-time/seasonal, non-exempt position.
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.