Policy Director

About This Role

This leadership opportunity is for a Policy Director to lead policy advocacy efforts and drive systemic change for Asian American and Pacific Islander civil rights. The role involves shaping and advancing an ambitious agenda for economic equity, immigrant justice, and inclusive democracy, working with diverse API grassroots partners and other communities of color.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a robust policy strategy and legislative agenda in alignment with ALC's strategic priorities
• Produce rigorous substantive policy analysis and written work product for a range of audiences
• Lead the collaborative development, implementation, and evaluation of policy goals and advocacy strategies
• Oversee organization-wide systems for state and federal legislative and budget tracking
• Lead and manage ALC's participation in policy coalitions at local, state, and national levels
• Develop and sustain relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and coalition partners
• Ensure ALC's compliance with lobbying registration, reporting, and disclosure requirements
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making
• Develop and manage the annual budget for the policy department; and assist with fundraising activities
• Recruit, hire, supervise policy team staff to produce effective work plan implementation
• Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentorship, and individualized growth planning
• Provide training, both formal and informal, for program staff across ALC's programs
• Develop tools, trainings, and systems that build policy capacity organization-wide

Requirements

• J.D., MPP, MPA, or equivalent and substantive experience in at least one of ALC's core issue areas
• At least eight (8) years of experience and deep knowledge of public policy, advocacy, and the legislative process
• 3 to 5 years of experience managing and supervising staff, and leading a team
• Demonstrated track record of success creating and implementing advocacy and/or legislative strategies, ideally in an “in-house” role within a complex organization
• Ability to translate complex law and policy into easily digestible materials for a lay audience
• Demonstrated political savvy, including the ability to read the legislative and political landscape, understand power dynamics among elected officials and coalitions, make strategic judgments about when to push and when to hold, and position ALC effectively in complex political environments
• Demonstrated commitment to building power for and with grassroots communities
• Knowledge of current issues impacting low-income API & AMEMSA communities, including key organizations, elected offices, and agencies