At KIND (Kids in Need of Defense), we’re searching for people who want to unite their talents with a critical mission: ensuring that unaccompanied and separated children do not face their journey to seek safety alone. Since 2008, we’ve been protecting vulnerable children — and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to help us expand that work. We believe true impact starts with people, our people. KIND is deeply committed to holistic wellness, and we work every day to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
I pursued this job after seeing a photograph of a 4-year-old child appearing alone before an immigration judge. Knowing we were better as a country, I wanted to work with people who represented that. I had a hunch KIND was that place. Now I know for sure.
Your work directly translates into safe and hopeful futures for children and reunited families. Every child you support, every policy you help shape, every program you develop creates tangible change in a child's life.
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Represent unaccompanied and separated children in immigration proceedings and advocate for due process.
Support children and families navigating complex systems with trauma-informed care.
Support the infrastructure that powers KIND’s mission.
Medical, life, and disability insurance.
Generous PTO and Wellness Fridays.
Hybrid work options available where possible to support work-life balance.
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Our commitment to ethical recruitment
At Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), we maintain the highest standards of ethical recruitment practices. We will never ask candidates for money or charge fees as part of our application process. Your safety and security during the job search process are our priorities.
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Laws too often fall short of what children need. But our organization has helped countless kids find enduring safety, and it is their examples that redouble my resolve. KIND clients have become high school salutatorian; captain of the chess team; serve individuals with special needs; aspire to join the military or to become immigration attorneys. Their lives are our organization’s polestars.
Browse open roles and see where your skills fit.
