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Advocacy Manager for Universal Representation
2 months 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- Develop and implement strategic advocacy plans to advance universal representation and aligned priorities.
- Represent Vera as a campaign leader in New York, California, and other priority jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with site leads to advance 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.
- Plan and assist with campaign, coalition, and SAFE Network events.
- Foster connections to the Urep Initiative's federal advocacy efforts and overall strategic goals through state and local advocacy.
- Experience with grass tops advocacy, lobbying, and campaigns.
- Experience in immigration policy and advocacy.
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic advocacy plans.
- Experience with New York State legislative advocacy or other state legislative advocacy.
- Bachelor's degree + 4-8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in the immigration reform space, building coalitions, allies, and strategy.
Vera Institute of Justice offers a competitive salary range of $114,000 - $117,000, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including merit pay, generous paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance plan, student loan repayment benefits, professional development training opportunities, and up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work.
