Advocacy Manager for Universal Representation
18 hours ago
The Vera Institute of Justice is seeking an experienced Advocacy Manager to play a key role in executing our state and local advocacy strategy for the Advancing Universal Representation Initiative. This position will report to the Associate Director of Advocacy and will be responsible for managing and executing advocacy in support of the Initiative's advocacy priorities, focusing on New York, California, and jurisdictions in the SAFE Network.
Key Responsibilities- Work with the Associate Director of Advocacy and the Associate Director of Policy and Programs to plan, manage, and execute state and local advocacy strategies, including budgetary measures, administrative policies, and legislation in support of universal representation and aligned priorities.
- Represent Vera as a campaign leader in New York, California, and other priority jurisdictions.
- Support site leads in advancing universal representation and aligned priorities in SAFE Network jurisdictions.
- Work with the Associate Director of Advocacy to draft and regularly assess the annual state and local advocacy plans, making updates as necessary.
- Plan and assist with campaign, coalition, and SAFE Network events, in collaboration with colleagues and partners.
- Foster connections to the Urep Initiative's federal advocacy efforts and overall strategic goals through state and local advocacy.
- Collaborate with lobbyists and other consultants as appropriate.
- Work with the Associate Director of Advocacy and the Associate Director of Policy and Programs to lead the development of the advocacy and partnership/coalition strategies.
- Participate in coalition spaces on immigration and other strategic areas in New York, California, and SAFE Network jurisdictions.
- Effectively partner with grasstops and grassroots allies.
- Provide and inform training on advocacy for colleagues and partners to improve the success of universal representation advocacy.
- Plan and assist with movement building events in support of advocacy priorities.
- Collaborate internally with Advocacy & Partnerships staff and other initiatives to build skills, identify areas for partnership, and aligned strategic goals.
- Collaborate internally with communications staff to advance strategic goals.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in advocacy, policy, and coalition building, with experience working on immigration policy and advocacy. They will be able to develop and implement strategic advocacy plans, and work collaboratively with a national, remote team. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills, and be able to identify needs and gaps in the initiative and develop solutions and resources as appropriate.
Vera Institute of Justice is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.
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New York, New York, United States Vera Institute Of Justice Full timeAbout the RoleThe Vera Institute of Justice is seeking an experienced Advocacy Manager to play a key role in executing our state and local advocacy strategy for the Advancing Universal Representation Initiative. This position will report to the Associate Director of Advocacy and will be responsible for managing and executing advocacy in support of the...
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