Director of Policy and Advocacy for Asian American Justice

6 days ago


Washington, United States Asian Americans Advancing Justice Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned professional to serve as the Director of Policy and Advocacy for Asian American Justice. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience in policy advocacy or a related field, with a proven track record of forging alliances, working in coalitions, and moving people to take collective action and engage in advocacy. You will be responsible for developing and executing the advocacy strategy for our Anti-Hate Program, in collaboration with our Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as thought partner to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives on policy priorities, community education, and relationship building to support and implement our programmatic agenda for the Anti-Hate Program and broader racial justice needs.
  • Work closely with program leads and all other staff to collaborate in setting budgets, program goals, and strategies, advancing new ideas and innovations that align with our organizational mission and strategic plan.
  • Plan and strategize activities related to anti-Asian hate, including coordinating with affiliates, coalition partners, and local partners.
  • Lead advocacy on federal legislation to address and prevent anti-Asian hate and discrimination, and engage with federal government agencies tasked with addressing anti-Asian hate and discrimination.
  • Maintain and analyze reports submitted to the Stand Against Hatred website.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • At least eight years of relevant work, management, and supervisory experience in policy advocacy or a related field.
  • Experience in and knowledge of anti-hate policy, particularly its impact on Asian American communities, preferred.
  • Fundraising experience, including building and developing donor relationships.
Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt employee position, 40 hours/week. We offer a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.



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