Immigration Policy & Campaign Lead

SEIU; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Additional benefits

Job summary

SEIU (Service Employees International Union) in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Director for Immigration to lead components of the union's federal immigration campaign, including legislative strategy, coalition relationships, and messaging. The role advances SEIU priorities on citizenship paths, and engages with congressional staff and federal agencies.

The position reports to the Deputy Director for Immigration, collaborating with the Legislative Director and others to produce explainers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field (Politics, History, Economics).
• 5–7 years direct immigration lobbying or 8 years as an immigration legislative assistant.
• 4 years in immigration campaigns, policy analysis, or drafting legislation.
• Thorough knowledge of immigration legislative processes and offices.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Lobby Congress and Executive Branch officials on policy and legislation with strategic materials.
• Develop strategies for pro-immigration legislation and national campaigns.
• Lead in developing legislative documents, explainers, lists, and reports.
• Act as liaison for union members on immigration issues.
• Coordinate with AFL-CIO and coalitions on federal immigration priorities.
• Support grassroots campaigns and provide polling and media input.

Skills

Lobbying

Policy analysis

Legislative strategy

Coalition building

Public policy

Communication

Training

Research

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

SEIU (Service Employees International Union) in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Director for Immigration to lead components of the union's federal immigration campaign, including legislative strategy, coalition relationships, and messaging. The role advances SEIU priorities on citizenship paths, and engages with congressional staff and federal agencies.

The position reports to the Deputy Director for Immigration, collaborating with the Legislative Director and others to produce explainers,