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NWK Documenters are the eyes and ears of our city. Rooted in civic journalism, NWK Documenters empower community members to take up space and raise a voice at public meetings in the City of Newark. NWK Documenters are trained and paid to be community watchdogs and document meetings across the city. We are a part of the larger Documenters Network, which has trained thousands of community members across 19 cities.
Our website provides a one-stop shop to find public meeting information and provide a record of past meeting notes that detail important discussions and decisions that impact the Newark community. When agencies aren’t doing their job to ensure transparency and access to information, NWK Documenters put pressure on them to do so. We fight for clear information on public websites and work against barriers to information. If you stand for speaking truth to power, join us!
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NJAIJ is the largest immigrant rights coalition in New Jersey, advocating for policies that protect and empower immigrants. Our coalition is made up of over 50 members, spanning labor, faith, policy, community-based, and grassroots organizations. Together, we use the power and strength of our membership to position immigrants as leaders in campaigns that advance justice, inclusion, and belonging.
NWK Documenters are defenders of community voices in the City of Newark, trained to attend and annotate public meetings. Part of a nationwide Documenter network, NWK Documenters are creating a new public record in Newark.
Our NWK Documenters are...
NJAIJ is committed to paying Documenters $17/ hour for remote meetings and $20/hour for in-person meetings.
In addition to the compensation Documenters receive for attending the meetings, they are also able to receive payment for the time it takes to format and submit their notes.
There are several steps to becoming a Documenter:
You can find our calendar with details about upcoming and past meetings on our website.
A work permit is required to be a NWK Documenter.
However, there are ways to get involved with NJAIJ or one of our many member organizations for those interested in civic engagement and advocacy. Use this link to apply for your organization to become a member of NJAIJ, or to receive urgent updates and newsletters at your personal email.
The only requirement to be an NWKD is to be at least 16 years old and be dedicated to putting power with the people. That’s it!