What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Research position at The Asylum Project?
The Asylum Project was created in response to a growing crisis for too many in the U.S., safety is no longer guaranteed. As systemic rollbacks target LGBTQ rights, racial justice, reproductive autonomy, and disability protections, we stand in defiance of the idea that survival should be a matter of luck or privilege.
We are a grassroots, volunteer-led nonprofit working to support those most at risk—especially queer, trans, BIPOC, and disabled individuals—by building pathways to safer futures abroad. Whether someone needs guidance, strategy, or simply to know they aren’t alone, we’re here to walk beside them.
We’re in the early stages of development, but our resolve is firm. We believe in community over cruelty, solidarity over silence, and building exits when systems become cages. The world is watching. We’re acting.
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Location Remote
Commitment Part-time volunteer, approximately 5–10 hours per week
Reports to Chief Operating Officer
About The Asylum Project
The Asylum Project is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to make safety possible when systems don’t. We help targeted and marginalized Americans—especially LGBTQ , BIPOC, and disabled individuals—access pathways to sanctuary and stability both domestically and abroad. Our mission is to build exits for those trapped in injustice through data-driven programs, advocacy, and education.
Position Summary
The Resource Researcher helps expand our knowledge base of practical resources—housing, immigration, legal aid, healthcare, and relocation support—for people seeking refuge and safety. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about social impact, equity, and systemic change.
Key Responsibilities
We are a grassroots, volunteer-led nonprofit working to support those most at risk—especially queer, trans, BIPOC, and disabled individuals—by building pathways to safer futures abroad. Whether someone needs guidance, strategy, or simply to know they aren’t alone, we’re here to walk beside them.
We’re in the early stages of development, but our resolve is firm. We believe in community over cruelty, solidarity over silence, and building exits when systems become cages. The world is watching. We’re acting.
,
Location Remote
Commitment Part-time volunteer, approximately 5–10 hours per week
Reports to Chief Operating Officer
About The Asylum Project
The Asylum Project is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to make safety possible when systems don’t. We help targeted and marginalized Americans—especially LGBTQ , BIPOC, and disabled individuals—access pathways to sanctuary and stability both domestically and abroad. Our mission is to build exits for those trapped in injustice through data-driven programs, advocacy, and education.
Position Summary
The Resource Researcher helps expand our knowledge base of practical resources—housing, immigration, legal aid, healthcare, and relocation support—for people seeking refuge and safety. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about social impact, equity, and systemic change.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, verify, and catalog credible resources across the U.S. and internationally.
- Maintain and update shared research databases within Google Workspace.
- Summarize findings clearly for use in internal tools, reports, and community guides.
- Collaborate with the Operations and Program teams to prioritize areas of need.
- Monitor emerging policies, funding programs, and mutual-aid initiatives relevant to our mission.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Familiarity with nonprofit, social justice, or humanitarian work.
- Ability to synthesize complex information clearly and compassionately.
- Comfort using Google Sheets, Docs, and online databases.
- Curiosity, empathy, and respect for confidentiality.
- Experience in nonprofit operations and applied research.
- Mentorship and professional references from senior staff.
- The chance to make a tangible impact on marginalized communities.
