Work & Volunteer

OneAmerica is hiring! Check out these positions and become a part of the movement.

Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) has grown to become a regional and nationally recognized leader in advancing immigrant, civil and human rights. The success of our work has spurred a period of tremendous organizational growth, expanding from primarily volunteers to a staff of 19 with additional growth projected. Successful candidates for the following positions will be people who are excited by the opportunity to contribute their strong leadership and commitment to social justice to a growing team.

Current Openings:

Organizer

OneAmerica is looking for an experienced organizer who is committed to creating long-term change in immigrant communities. The successful candidate is dedicated, self-motivated, and creative. S/he is experienced in building relationships with individuals and organizations, working with immigrants and organizing within communities, moving actions and campaigns forward, and collaborating effectively as part of a team. This position is based in Seattle and will work with immigrant communities in Northern Washington.

Read the full position description (pdf).

Executive Director

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and visionary nonprofit executive to help build upon our ten years of advancing the fundamental principles of democracy and justice through building power in immigrant communities.

The ideal candidate is a visionary and creative thinker with demonstrated successes in innovating, directing, and implementing movement building. S/he comes from the struggle or has worked in the trenches and understands how to make change happen. S/he believes deeply in community organizing to drive policy change.

Read the full position description (pdf).

OneAmerica Internships

OneAmerica is introducing several new internship opportunities as we expand our statewide outreach and launch new, innovative projects. Interns are an integral part of the OneAmerica team.  

Internships include:

• Translation Intern
• Volunteer Coordinator Intern
• Membership Coordinator Intern
• Research Intern for Curriculum Development for Social Change
• East African Youth Organizing Intern
• Pierce County Youth Work Intern
• King County Youth Work Intern
• Human Rights Volunteer Interns
• Washington New Americans Intern

All interested intern applicants should:

• Fill out the OneAmerica General Internship Application
• Provide a letter of recommendation
• Submit all additional paperwork required of specific position
• Commit to a minimum of three months
• Be able to attend at least 80% of staff and specific departmental meetings

Read the full internship descriptions (PDF)

General Internship Application (Word)  

Communications Internship - Summer 2012

OneAmerica uses a dynamic, creative, and aggressive communications strategy to inform and inspire people to take action that celebrates, supports, and builds capacity within Washington State’s immigrant and refugee community.

We are looking for a Communications Intern to help share powerful member stories using online strategies, enhance our website presence, support multiple organizing and policy programs, seek out new opportunities for targeted outreach, and much more.

Read the full Communications Internship description

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Volunteers: We consistently seek passionate advocates who want to give their time to the growing immigrant movement. To get involved, please contact Maha at 206.723.2203 x 209 or email her at: maha@weareoneamerica.org