Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. 

 

Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement, with project management oversight from the Director, Storytelling, the Storytelling & Editorial Associate is a skilled writer and storyteller who creates compelling content that engages a variety of target audiences, including KIND supporters, policymakers, partners, and clients. This position identifies opportunities for impact storytelling, working closely with clients and staff to empower them to share experiences that reflect the vital need for KIND’s work and that advance the organization’s mission. The incumbent will also support adherence to policies and procedures rooted in KIND’s commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, and child-centered storytelling.

In addition, the Storytelling & Editorial Associate works closely with the Global Communications team to ensure adherence to the organization’s Writing Style Guide, copyediting key public-facing documents from across KIND’s global programs. The incumbent will also draft original documents, such as blogs, backgrounders, and explainers – that accurately capture the organization’s work, vision, and unique value within the immigration space.

This is a remote position based anywhere in the United States.

It is contingent upon continued funding.