Policy Director, Equity & Coalition Leadership

AAPI Equity Alliance; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and dental insurance

Technology budget

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

AAPI Equity Alliance seeks a Managing Director of Policy to lead policy and advocacy across core issue areas in the United States. You will co-lead policy initiatives with Stop AAPI Hate and guide strategic direction for the coalition.

You will oversee a policy team, monitor local, state, and federal developments, develop research briefs, and champion campaigns with partners and communities. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• JD and bachelor’s degree in a related field are required.
• 9–12 years of policy, advocacy, or government affairs experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Policy Team, including budgeting and staffing decisions.
• Analyze local, state, and federal policy and prepare briefs and bill language.
• Build coalitions, represent the organization in external meetings, and drive advocacy campaigns.

Skills

Policy leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

JD

Public policy degree

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite

Zoom

Slack

Job description

AAPI Equity Alliance seeks a Managing Director of Policy to lead policy and advocacy across core issue areas in the United States. You will co-lead policy initiatives with Stop AAPI Hate and guide strategic direction for the coalition.

You will oversee a policy team, monitor local, state, and federal developments, develop research briefs, and champion campaigns with partners and communities. Hybrid work arrangement is available.