Deputy Director of State Policy & Advocacy

The role

The Deputy Director of State Policy & Advocacy at CHIRLA is responsible for leading the organization's policy agenda, managing relationships with state officials, and overseeing legislative advocacy efforts.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with Director of Policy and Advocacy to create an annual state policy agenda
• Manage CHIRLA’s support/oppose/neutral positions to legislative/regulatory/budget proposals
• Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with state legislators and agencies
• Represent CHIRLA’s position at committee hearings, press conferences, and legislative meetings
• Develop and maintain alliances with immigrant networks
• Provide research and analysis on issues pertaining to immigrant communities

What it takes

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least five years of legislative experience in the State Capitol
• At least five years of advocacy or campaign experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish with excellent oral communication, public speaking
• Excellent research and policy development skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Generous time off benefits, 401K Plan, health, dental and vision plans

How to apply

Apply directly on The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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