Director of Immigrant Rights & Strategic Partnerships

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund seeks a Program Director for Immigrant Rights to lead strategic grantmaking and policy advocacy, aligning with the Fund’s mission to advance equality and opportunity for immigrants in California and beyond.

The role demands partnering with movement leaders, funders, and public sector allies, driving impact through thoughtful strategy, alliance-building, and staff development. Located in San Francisco, the Fund emphasizes collaboration and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience leading immigrant rights policy initiatives.
• Ability to advance social change through alliance-building.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic grantmaking and thought leadership for immigrant rights.
• Direct development and implementation of priorities and grants.
• Support grantees with strategic advising and connections.
• Manage the immigration grants portfolio and ensure compliance.
• Supervise and develop staff supporting the program.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Fundraising

Policy advocacy

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in public policy or related field

Job description

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund seeks a Program Director for Immigrant Rights to lead strategic grantmaking and policy advocacy, aligning with the Fund’s mission to advance equality and opportunity for immigrants in California and beyond.

The role demands partnering with movement leaders, funders, and public sector allies, driving impact through thoughtful strategy, alliance-building, and staff development. Located in San Francisco, the Fund emphasizes collaboration and learning.