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Public Interest
Attorney
Immigration
Min 5 yrs required
Advocacy Director Reporting to the Executive Director, the candidate will act as a member of agency’s senior staff and takes the lead in developing and implementing the organization’s policy/advocacy agenda at the local, state and national levels. Monitor and analyze relevant activity related to immigration policy on the local, regional, and national levels. Drive a strong policy and advocacy agenda consistent with the organization’s strategic plan and mission. Communicate with and briefing allies, stakeholders, and government officials through in-person meetings, written communications, and phone calls. Develop and disseminate policy statements, position papers, press releases, Op-Eds, sign-on letters, and comprehensive reports on issues related to immigration policy and/or AI Justice’s work. Serve as a spokesperson for the agency, including for Spanish-language media, to promote agency’s work and awareness of the organization and immigration policy, including planning and organizing press conferences. Work closely with other NGO’s in Florida and nationally on advocacy issues of interest to the agency, including attending meetings. Represent the agency in the community to increase the agency’s visibility and community contacts. Work with the organization’s development team in support of agency’s fundraising agenda, including participating in proposal writing, creation of marketing materials, donor meetings, funder recruitment, and events as needed. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director. Advanced (graduate) degree required. Juris Doctor degree with experience practicing immigration law preferred. 5+ years of advocacy experience at the regional or national level related to immigration policy required. Strong analytical and research skills, with extensive knowledge of immigration policy required. Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Spanish required. Experience in and comfort communicating with the media and high-level government officials required. Ability to communicate complex information in oral presentations to a range of audiences, in both English and Spanish required. Excellent interpersonal skills, open to direction with collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done required.
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