Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition · 3 days ago
Policy & Advocacy Director
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expThe Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition (PIF) is committed to advocating for immigrant families' access to essential public benefits. The Policy & Advocacy Director will lead the coalition's federal policy strategies and advocacy efforts, ensuring that immigrants have equitable access to necessary support services.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Naomi Roth-Gaudette
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive, long-term policy and legislative advocacy strategy that aligns with PIF’s vision, purpose, and commitment to advance equitable access to public support programs
Lead the development and advancement of PIF’s federal policy agenda, including public charge and immigrants’ access to health care, nutrition, housing, and related public benefits issues
Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal legislation, regulations and other policy developments, and litigation; produce timely policy briefs, summaries, and strategic recommendations
Set organizational strategy on major federal priorities and advise leadership on evolving political opportunities and risks
Identify creative strategies to advance PIF’s priorities in a challenging federal landscape
Serve as PIF’s primary policy representative in Washington, DC, cultivating strong relationships with congressional offices, committees, and agencies
Shape PIF's advocacy approach to a successful congressional strategy, including development of champions, to advance access to public benefits--and respond to threats
Oversee the development of Hill-facing materials, briefings, talking points, and other policy resources
Guide and engage in facilitation of PIF’s Federal Advocacy and Policy/Legal Working Groups, aligning direction, structure, and strategic clarity to a table of technical experts, litigators, and advocates
Build and strengthen relationships with national partners and alliances, representing PIF in federal policy coalitions and ensuring alignment with PIF’s goals
Draft and review public-facing materials for political, policy, and coalition implications
Manage and provide mentorship to the Deputy Director of Advocacy and potentially others in the Policy & Advocacy team and collaborate with other organizational leaders and team members to ensure policy analysis, mobilization efforts, and member engagement are aligned and mutually reinforcing
Supervise policy consultants, set clear priorities, and strategically delegate work to maximize impact and reduce unnecessary consultant hours
Provide cross-team guidance on emerging policy issues and help build a sense of team aligned around clear policy and advocacy goals and based in mutual accountability
Collaborate on communications strategy and reviewing materials for the media
Contribute to organizational planning, fundraising efforts, and external communications as needed
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years of federal/state policy experience including legislative strategy, policy analysis, and/or agency engagement
Demonstrated experience working on public benefits policy (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, ACA, TANF, child nutrition, housing, tax credits); immigration policy experience is a plus but not required
Established relationships on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies or the ability to quickly build them
Strong political instincts and coalition-building skills, including experience managing large networks or working groups with highly technical experts
Demonstrated ability to draft policy analysis and summaries, analyze complex laws, regulations and agency guidance, and translate policy for advocates and community partners
Experience supervising staff and managing consultants
Excellent writing, facilitation, and verbal communication skills
Able to work from home with a fully remote team
Able to be available for some evening hours to accommodate the scheduling needs of constituency group meetings, events and other trainings
Preferred
Experience working in health equity, economic justice, anti-poverty movement, and/or immigrant rights
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Demonstrated interest or experience in public policy, political analysis, social impact, or the nonprofit sector is strongly preferred
Fluent in non-English languages spoken by Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Caribbean, and Arab communities a plus
Benefits
100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums paid for employees and their families
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k or ROTH Retirement options with 3% automatic employer contribution + up to 3% employer match
PTO: 4 weeks Vacation Leave, 2 weeks Health Leave, 9 Standard & 4 Floating Holidays, 20 Volunteer Hours, and Paid Family and Medical Leave
Company
Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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