About the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

Leads the NYIC’s immigration policy agenda on the federal, state and local levels, including monitoring developments and advocating changes in policy, such as for efforts to provide for a path to legalization, deportation and enforcement, and other critical immigrant rights issues.

Key Responsibilities

Visioning and Planning

• Works with NYIC senior leadership to identify goals and priorities, and define strategies and timelines for immigration policy advocacy
• Policy and Political Analysis and Government Relations
• Keeps up with overall developments and trends in immigration policy and analyzes the political context to identify needs for rapid response and opportunities to move reform initiatives forward
• Leads and oversees legislative or administrative advocacy, including conducting policy briefings, testifying and lobbying
• Represents the organization to government officials and policymakers

Campaign Management

• Develops, sets strategy for, and implements immigration-related advocacy campaigns
• Develops and manages relationships with strategic allies involved in campaigns
• Ensures immigration reform working group members’ active leadership and other community groups’ participation in campaigns
• Leads efforts to stand up “rapid response” efforts when necessary

Coalition Work

• Leads efforts to build and maintain a strong, multi-ethnic and geographically diverse group of member organizations and allies to do effective advocacy and organizing around campaigns
• Identifies opportunities to bring new allies from diverse sectors into Coalition’s work and forms and manages strategic alliances. Strengthens participation from current groups
• Directs efforts to provide technical assistance to member groups

Communications and Outreach

• Develops advocacy and community education materials
• Works with the communications team to do media outreach, including organizing press events, drafting media alerts and releases, developing talking points etc., social media, etc.
• Serves as spokesperson for NYIC and its campaigns

Program Fundraising

• Leads efforts in coordination with the development team to pursue and develop new funding prospects
• Develops and maintains relationships with potential funders
• Supports development efforts by preparing proposals and reports as needed, and supporting organizational fundraising campaigns such as annual gala

Management and Supervision

• Supervises program staff and activities
• Work with senior leadership to oversee program budget

Qualities Sought:

• At least 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, including leadership of a team and ability to successfully supervise numerous team members to achieve key objectives
• Detailed knowledge of immigration policy and issues facing diverse immigrant communities throughout New York
• Understanding of coalition-building and grass-tops organizing
• Proven ability to lead fundraising and communications efforts
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to hr@nyic.org with the subject line: Director of Immigration Advocacy. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we are looking for someone to begin as soon as possible.