COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE LINE FELLOWSHIP

Nebraska Appleseed is a nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. The organization takes a systems-based approach to complex issues like child welfare, immigration policy, affordable health care, and poverty. The provided document describes a year-long, part-time Bilingual Community Assistance Line (CAL) Fellowship position. The position is non-exempt, hourly, and reports to the Sr. Intake Coordinator. The work can be completed remotely within the state of Nebraska and is 10 hours per week, with flexibility for the Fellow to set their own designated hours.

The Fellow’s responsibilities include:

  • Responding to calls and emails from community members who are seeking help with legal problems and other needs.
  • Managing CAL data by entering case activities into the database, running searches, and generating reports as needed.
  • Performing economic justice and healthcare policy-related education and outreach.
  • Engaging in clear and timely communication with their manager.
  • Participating in meetings and administrative tasks as needed.
  • Being available during declared office hours, which are set within the organization’s operating hours of 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Having access to a personal computer, mobile phone, and internet service.
  • Adhering to the organization’s current COVID-19 vaccination policy.

The ideal candidate for the position will have a combination of the following qualifications:

  • Fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
  • Experience with community-focused writing.
  • Comfort with making and receiving phone calls regularly.
  • A passion for Nebraska Appleseed’s mission and a willingness to learn.
  • The ability to work in a team-oriented, community-focused, and collaborative environment.

Nebraska Appleseed is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds to apply. The organization does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Contact Information:

  • Email: careers@neappleseed.org
  • Mailing Address: PO BOX 83613, Lincoln, NE 68501-3613
  • Phone: 402.438.8853
  • Fax: 402.438.8263
  • Website: NEAPPLESEED.ORG
  • Application Materials: A cover letter in both English and Spanish is required

Application Deadline: Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 31.

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