HIAS Pennsylvania

September and October are always a time of new beginnings - for those in school, for those celebrating the Jewish New Year and for HIAS Pennsylvania as our new fiscal year begins. There is so much hope in that word, "beginnings" but as we approach our new beginnings this year, I have to admit that I do so with a very heavy heart. Violence and displacement continue to rise across the world and hatred, violence, and anti-human rhetoric abounds here at home. So as I prepare my annual message to wish sweetness and meaning for all of you in the coming year, it feels simultaneously not enough and too much to say in these times. So this year my message is to wish you more than sweetness and helpful reflection, it's an exhortation to not despair, to hold onto hope. Because hope is a motivator while despair results in inaction, apathy, and turning away. As we ring in the new year, we need to turn to one another, to act, to more than ever before re-commit to hope for each other. And what better way to do that than to welcome the stranger, for we were strangers too? May this season of reflection and renewal bring peace, strength, healing, and above all, hope. Shanah Tovah and G'mar Chatimah Tovah, Cathryn Miller-Wilson Executive Director _________________________________________ HIAS Pennsylvania's office will close at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 2nd, and will be closed all day on Thursday, October 3rd, and Friday, October 4th, in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Our office will be closed all day on Friday, October 11th, in observance of Yom Kippur.

We are proud to share that two of our staff members will be speaking at an upcoming training session on supporting immigrant survivors of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Vleidmy Velarde, LL.M., HIAS PA’s Immigrant Victims of Crime Program Supervisor, and Joanna McGill-Gardner, Esq., HIAS PA Staff Attorney, will join other speakers in sharing their expertise and experiences supporting immigrant survivors by collaborating with immigration agencies and government agencies. The session will be held on October 9th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT at Crowne Plaza Philadelphia in King of Prussia and it will be hosted by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association/Institute. Join the session to gain valuable insights and tools to better support immigrant survivors. Registration will close on October 4th. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dbqGM6hm 

34 days to go! HIAS PA’s 2024 Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT. The event will be held in person at Rodeph Shalom, located at 615 N Broad Street in Philadelphia. Lunch will be served and free parking is available. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required and space is limited. Register at https://lnkd.in/eNTqY6qB. If you cannot attend the event but would like to make a gift in honor of our wonderful volunteers, please visit https://lnkd.in/eCWVhrCs. Questions? Email community@hiaspa.org. #Immigrants #choosewelcome #volunteering

TOMORROW join HIAS PA, Nationalities Service Center, The Welcoming Center, and WHYY for a presentation of the latest findings of research from The Pew Charitable Trusts focusing on Philadelphia's foreign-born workers and business owners. This new series of reports presents data-driven profiles of foreign-born entrepreneurs and workers, including the kinds of businesses they run, what sectors employ them, the wages they earn, and more. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eizNGT-5 #immigration #WelcomingWeek #WelcomingWeek2024

We’re #hiring for the following positions. Apply today or share this post with your network. Bilingual Receptionist; Part-time; FULLY ONSITE (Philadelphia, PA) $21.99-$24.17/hr HIAS Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time Receptionist to support our Operations Team with greeting clients and handling calls in English and Spanish. Ideal candidate has previous front desk experience, as well as compassion for members of vulnerable populations.   Citizenship Instruction Coordinator; Part-time contract; HYBRID (Philadelphia, PA) $28.00-$33.00/hr We are seeking a part-time Citizenship Instruction Coordinator to oversee the coordination and delivery of educational services. Ideal candidate has TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification and experience working with adult language learners.   Development & Communications Associate; Full-time; HYBRID (Philadelphia, PA) $48,000 - $54,000/yr Our growing Development department seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual for support in communications, website and social media content management, as well as assistance with special events management. Donor Database & Events Coordinator; Full-time; HYBRID (Philadelphia, PA) $52,000 - $56,000/yr HIAS Pennsylvania seeks a skilled and organized individual to support our growing Development department by providing expertise and support in database management, donation processing, donor communication, and events management. Immigrant Wellness Case Manager; Full-time; HYBRID (Philadelphia, PA) $50,000-$54,000/yr We are seeking a compassionate case manager to support refugees and immigrants in achieving self-sufficiency; provide individualized support, connect clients with resources, and ensure program compliance. Bachelor's degree required. Ideal candidate has social work experience, language skills beyond English, and a passion for helping vulnerable populations. Paralegal, Intake Team; Full-time; HYBRID (Philadelphia, PA) $48,000-$52,000/yr HIAS Pennsylvania seeks a resilient and detail-oriented paralegal to join our intake program and provide compassionate legal support to vulnerable clients who have experienced trauma. For a full description of each of these opportunities, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gkamx-M

Join HIAS Pennsylvania, Nationalities Service Center, WHYY, and The Welcoming Center during Welcoming Week for a presentation of the latest findings of research from The Pew Charitable Trusts focusing on Philadelphia's foreign-born workers and business owners. This new series of reports presents data-driven profiles of foreign-born entrepreneurs and workers, including the kinds of businesses they run, what sectors employ them, the wages they earn, and more.   Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eizNGT-5

Save the date! HIAS PA’s 2024 Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. The event will be held in person at Rodeph Shalom, located at 615 N Broad Street in Philadelphia. Tikkun Olam (Hebrew for “repairing the world”) aptly describes the work of our volunteers, who help us welcome immigrants into our community. This event will honor our volunteers for their important work, and it will be a great opportunity for attendees to meet fellow supporters of HIAS PA. Lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required and space is limited. Register at https://lnkd.in/eNTqY6qB. If you cannot attend the event but would like to make a gift in honor of our wonderful volunteers, please visit https://lnkd.in/eCWVhrCs. Questions? Email community@hiaspa.org. 

HIAS Pennsylvania's office will close at 1:00 PM today, August 30th, and will be closed all day on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. 

We're #hiring for the following positions. Apply today or share this post with your network. Donor Database & Events Coordinator (Development) Philadelphia, PA (HYBRID) Salary Range: $52,000 - $56,000 (Commensurate with experience) HIAS Pennsylvania seeks a skilled and organized individual to support our growing Development department by providing expertise and support in database management, donation processing, donor communication, and events management. Development & Communications Associate (Development) Philadelphia, PA (HYBRID) Salary Range: $48,000 - $54,000 (Commensurate with experience) Our growing Development department seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual for support in communications, website and social media content management, as well as assistance with special events management. Finance Director (Operations) Philadelphia, PA (HYBRID) Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,0000 (Commensurate with experience) Our mission driven organization seeks an organized and highly skilled individual with the experience to lead the financial operations of the agency as the new Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading the financial operations in the non-profit sector. Refugee Reception & Placement Program Manager Philadelphia, PA (HYBRID) Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate with experience) HIAS Pennsylvania seeks a dynamic, experienced, and detail-oriented professional to lead a high-achieving team providing compassionate and efficient social services for newly-arrived refugees. These positions offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, generous paid time off package, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%. For a full description of each of these opportunities, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gkamx-M #jobs #Philadelphia

With this extreme heat, we are in urgent need of NEW box fans for our clients. Please help them stay safe by donating a new box fan today. **Please note: we are only able to accept new fans For fastest delivery, new fans can be purchased through our Target registry and shipped directly to our office: https://lnkd.in/eAgEHsfj For information about holding an in-kind donation drive, please email community@hiaspa.org.