Type: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt, Management Position
Location: San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that is required to work in our San Francisco office two (2) days a week. Statewide travel is required; some domestic travel is expected.
Deadline: Applications are due by Friday, Sept 11.
Reports to: Chief Advocacy Officer
Compensation and Benefits
This is a Full-time, Exempt position. The annual compensation depends on years of relevant experience and ranges from $143,147 to $170,925.
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); commuter benefits; and 401(k) retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match.
The Opportunity
Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a full-time Policy Director to lead its policy advocacy efforts and drive systemic change at a pivotal moment for our communities and our democracy. This is a leadership opportunity at the first Asian American and Pacific Islander civil rights organization in the country at a time when rising authoritarianism and relentless federal attacks on civil liberties, through executive orders, agency actions, and the dismantling of civil rights protections, demand sophisticated, coordinated advocacy. ALC is pursuing an ambitious agenda for economic equity, immigrant justice, and inclusive democracy, and the Policy Director will play a central role in shaping and advancing that agenda. With the rapid growth and activation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) communities, we have an opportunity to build alignment with a diverse group of API grassroots partners and build solidarity with other communities of color.
The Policy Director is responsible for the direction, development, and execution of ALC’s policy priorities on local, state, and federal issues impacting low-income Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities.
The Policy Director leads ALC’s legislative advocacy, builds and maintains coalition relationships, and ensures that policy work is integrated with ALC’s litigation, communications, and community engagement strategies.
The Policy Director is our expert on legislative advocacy and policy development. In partnership with the Chief Advocacy Officer and the Senior Leadership Team, the Policy Director will guide the development of coordinated advocacy efforts that connect legal strategy, policy change, and narrative strategy.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned advocate with substantive expertise in at least one of ALC's core issue areas, who brings deep political savvy and the ability to position ALC's leadership effectively in legislative and coalition spaces. ALC is looking for a strategic movement leader who produces rigorous policy analysis, writes compellingly for multiple audiences, leads coalitions effectively, and builds the policy capacity of attorneys and advocates across the organization.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit via BreezyHR the following:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
- Resume
- One writing sample (no more than ten (10) pages)
- Three (3) professional references (including at least two direct supervisors)
For more information and to apply, visit our job portal below.
Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including HIV, cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, reproductive health decision-making, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions) gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim and survivor status, political affiliation, height, weight, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.