Policy and Advocacy Director

1 month ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Imagine Black Full time
Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Director

Imagine Black is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Policy and Advocacy Director to lead our local, county/regional, and state advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing effective advocacy campaigns, building and maintaining strategic relationships with policymakers, and fostering collaboration among coalition partners.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive advocacy strategy to advance the interests of Black Oregonians.
  • Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, nonprofit leaders, industry executives, and coalition partners.
  • Lead direct advocacy efforts, including lobbying, testifying, and providing written comments to local, regional, and state government.
  • Collaborate with the Field and Organizing Director to develop and implement grassroots lobbying efforts.
  • Use experimental and innovative practices to lead policy research and policy development.
  • Represent Imagine Black at advocacy coalition tables and monitor legislative proposals and trends.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of five years of experience working with community-based labor or electoral organizations.
  • Minimum of five years of developing policy, lobbying, and/or passing legislation.
  • At least two years of experience supervising staff, with a strong track record of building teams and developing staff leadership.
  • Knowledge of movement building and approaches to increase community power through integrated voter engagement.
  • A passion for the mission and vision of Imagine Black.
  • A commitment to applying a Black Queer Feminist lens to organizing and civic and political participation.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive knowledge of voter databases such as NGP VAN.
  • Familiarity with Asana, Slack, Zoom, or similar systems.
  • Knowledge of local, county/regional, and state political strategy and landscape.
  • Bi- or multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Imagine Black offers excellent benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance covered at 100%; flexible work schedule; flexible paid time off with approval from supervisor; paid holidays; phone and travel allowance; child and pet-friendly workplace.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the provided link. In your cover letter, detail your interest and qualifications for the position, emphasizing experiences and competencies that align with the role's requirements.



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