About KIND
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
KIND seeks a Temporary Deputy Director, Legal Training to serve as a legal expert responsible for strengthening the quality and reach of legal services provided to unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children. This role combines deep legal expertise with instructional leadership, contributing to the development and delivery of training and technical assistance (TA) across KIND’s national network of field offices and pro bono advocates. The Deputy Director also plays a leading role in development and delivery of KIND’s labor exploitation prevention work, , while contributing to broader organizational strategy, global capacity strengthening, and special projects as directed by the SVP, Partnerships.
This is a remote position based from any location in the U.S.
This position is contingent upon continued funding.