Policy Director, Advocacy Leader for API Communities

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Law Caucus (ALC) in San Francisco seeks a Senior Policy Director to lead the direction, development, and execution of our local, state, and federal policy priorities affecting low-income API communities. You will build a robust policy strategy, oversee analyses and memos, and coordinate advocacy across coalitions and staff.

You will supervise a policy team, manage budgets, and align policy with litigation and communications while ensuring compliance and timely actions on behalf of

Qualifications

• 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 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 and ability to assess legislative and political landscapes, power dynamics, and strategic timing
• 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
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond promptly to urgent requests and fast-moving developments
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with staff, board members, volunteers, community groups, donors, program participants, and other supporters
• Statewide travel required; some domestic travel expected
• Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than ten (10) pages, and three professional references, including at least two direct supervisors

Responsibilities

• Lead 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
• Develop and lead a robust policy strategy and legislative agenda aligned with ALC's strategic priorities
• Produce policy memos, legislative analyses, factsheets, FAQs, explainers, testimony, and position letters
• Lead collaborative development, implementation, and evaluation of policy goals and advocacy strategies
• Integrate policy work with litigation, communications, and community engagement strategies
• Oversee state and federal legislative and budget tracking systems
• Track legislation and budget items and ensure timely submission of position letters and advocacy materials
• Lead and manage participation in local, state, and national policy coalitions
• Convene partners around key policy priorities and position ALC as a policy thought leader and trusted convenor
• Develop and sustain relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and coalition partners
• Position ALC and senior leadership for high-level external engagement
• Ensure compliance with lobbying registration, reporting, and disclosure requirements
• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to organizational strategy and decision-making
• Develop and manage the policy department's annual budget
• Assist with fundraising, grant reporting, and funder engagement
• Recruit, hire, and supervise policy team staff
• Develop staff through coaching, mentorship, individualized growth planning, 1:1s, and performance conversations
• Provide formal and informal training to program staff, including attorneys
• Develop tools, trainings, and systems that build organization-wide policy capacity

Skills

Verbal Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Facilitation

Mentorship

Education

J.D./MPP/MPA or equivalent

Tools

Legislative Tracking Systems

Budget Tracking Systems

Job description

Asian Law Caucus (ALC) in San Francisco seeks a Senior Policy Director to lead the direction, development, and execution of our local, state, and federal policy priorities affecting low-income API communities. You will build a robust policy strategy, oversee analyses and memos, and coordinate advocacy across coalitions and staff.

You will supervise a policy team, manage budgets, and align policy with litigation and communications while ensuring compliance and timely actions on behalf of