Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Applications MUST include Cover Letter, Resume and Writing Sample and are due by April 14, 2023 Incomplete Applications will not be considered!

• Serve as a key strategic member of the policy team and work with ALC’s senior directors and program teams to develop a legislative program, including legislative, administrative and budget priorities and implement strategies, to promote ALC’s advocacy priorities in Sacramento
• Lead coordinated lobbying efforts, including meetings lobby visits, the development of materials and messaging
• Identify opportunities to advance ALC’s priorities and implement strategies to generate support for ALC’s positions on proposed legislation or regulation.
• Respond to inquiries on proposed legislation and regulation, and represent ALC before state legislative and regulatory bodies.
• Identify, monitor, analyze and influence legislation, administrative policy, and budgetary proposals and processes related to ALC’s policy goals
• Build and maintain effective relationships state legislative offices and agencies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key allies, advocates and coalition partners
• Monitor legislative and budget hearings and make policy recommendations to the Policy Director and ALC’s leadership
• Prepare and deliver testimony at legislative and administrative hearings.
• Provide guidance and analysis and work with staff to develop policy reports, fact sheets, action alerts, and briefing papers to support advocacy priorities
• Draft letters advancing the position of ALC on legislation, administrative policies, and budgetary proposals.
• Coordinate legislative and community policy briefings on legislative, administrative, and budgetary issues.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy, or related field, preferably on civil rights, economic justice or immigrant rights issues.
• Experience in the policymaking and the legislative/political process
• Knowledge of current issues impacting low-income API & AMEMSA communities, including key organizations, elected offices, and agencies
• Commitment to advancing racial, social and economic justice and demonstrated commitment to building power for and with grassroots communities
• A proven track recording of producing positive outcomes in a complex political environment
• Strong analytical and research skills and ability to think strategically about public policy agendas.
• Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with diverse staff, organizational leaders, and community allies.
• A trusted colleague who works effectively within a nonprofit management team towards organizational goals and objectives.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond promptly to urgent requests and fast-moving developments in legislative advocacy;
• Ability and willingness to travel to occasional meetings, including in San Francisco
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. The annual compensation depends on years of relevant experience; the range, for 7-10 years of experience, is $128,750-149,527.

ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes the following: generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents); a flexible spending account (FSA); and 401K retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit via email by April 14, 2023 (as PDF attachments), including the following:

Cover letter explaining your interest in the position

• Resume
• Legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
• Three professional references
• Please indicate “Legislative Director” in the subject line.

Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, HIV status, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $128,750.00 - $149,527.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacramento, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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