Job Description

About KIND 

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader dedicated to protecting unaccompanied and separated children displaced from their countries. Founded in 2008, KIND envisions a world where every child’s rights and well-being are upheld throughout their journey to safety. 

Expanding its successful model from the United States, KIND operates in the Americas and Europe to address the legal and mental health needs of unaccompanied children. KIND partners with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to advocate for systemic reforms that support these children’s rights. 

Position Summary 

The Managing Director, Boston, is responsible for leading the KIND Boston field office. This role includes managing program delivery, overseeing staff performance, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and building relationships with community stakeholders. Reporting to the Regional Director of Legal Services, the Managing Director supervises Senior Attorneys, Managing Attorneys, and other staff. 

Essential Functions 

• Legal Representation: Mentor pro bono attorneys and, when needed, provide limited direct legal representation to KIND clients. Responsibilities may include legal research, client interviews, court appearances, and drafting filings. 
• Program Management: Lead the office in delivering high-quality legal services, ensuring staff performance, meeting program deliverables, and fostering team cohesion. 
• Community Engagement: Serve as KIND’s primary representative locally, maintaining strong relationships with government agencies, law firms, corporate partners, and community coalitions. 
• Training & Technical Assistance: Monitor changes in immigration law and provide thought leadership to KIND’s teams and external stakeholders. 
• Volunteer Support: Strengthen relationships with law firms and corporate counsel to promote volunteer engagement. 
• Data Integrity: Utilize case management tools to ensure efficient processes, collaborating with KIND’s Data Strategy Team. 
• Grant Compliance: Ensure the office complies with funding requirements, managing budgets and prioritizing expenditures. 
• Staff Development: Recruit, train, and support staff, promoting employee engagement and wellness. 

Leadership Responsibilities 

• Contribute to KIND’s mission and strategic objectives through innovative ideas and solutions. 
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and authenticity. 
• Promote team commitment and employee wellness while handling challenges with professionalism. 

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Education: J.D. with admission to a state bar. 
• Experience: 
• 7+ years in immigration law, particularly humanitarian claims (e.g., asylum, SIJS, U visas, T visas). 
• 5+ years working with children, particularly immigrant or trauma survivors. 
• 4+ years supervising attorneys and non-attorney staff. 
• 3+ years in program management, including hiring, planning, and tracking deliverables. 
• 2+ years collaborating with law firm attorneys and legal volunteers. 
• Experience with detained settings or national organizations preferred. 
• Proven cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills. 
• Strong written and oral communication abilities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Salary Range: $102,367–$127,959 per year 

Benefits: 

• 100% employer-paid premiums for select medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• Pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care expenses. 
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance. 
• Additional wellness initiatives, including mindfulness and resilience programs, time off, and office wellness activities. 

Application Instructions 

Submit an employment application, resume, and cover letter via KIND’s website: supportkind.org/join-the-team. 

Commitment to Diversity 

KIND is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment and encourages applicants from historically underrepresented communities to apply. 

Recruitment Disclaimer 

KIND maintains ethical hiring practices and will never request fees or conduct interviews via text or mobile apps. Visit KIND’s employment practices page for more details. 

Compensation details: 102367-127959 Yearly Salary

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