Regional Immigrant Organizing & Strategy Director

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits plan

Paid sick time

Unlimited vacation leave

Commuter benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is seeking a Director of Organizing and Strategy, Downstate, to lead immigration advocacy in NYC and Hudson Valley. You will supervise a team, liaise with member organizations and partners, and serve as NYIC’s regional representative, driving campaigns and building political power for immigrant communities.

The role requires strategic vision, strong coalition-building skills, and the ability to work across diverse communities.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, including managing a team and ability to supervise team members to achieve key objectives.
• Detailed knowledge of immigration policy federal, state and local and issues facing diverse immigrant communities throughout New York State.
• Experience leading campaigns and building diverse coalitions.
• 2-3 years of prior supervisory experience required.
• Fluency in one of the top 6 languages spoken in New York State strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, good judgment and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines.
• G-Suite/Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce

Responsibilities

• Leads efforts to build and maintain a strong, multi-ethnic and geographically diverse group of member organizations and allies to do effective advocacy and organizing around campaigns
• Executes strategies and best practices for state, local and federal campaigns and events
• Identifies opportunities to bring new allies from diverse sectors into NYIC's work and forms and manages strategic alliances. Strengthens participation from current groups
• Coordinates and mobilize member agencies and coalition partners around local, state, and federal advocacy campaigns, as well as rapid response work as necessary
• Serves as spokesperson for the NYIC in the regions, including in the media and through public speaking and regular meetings with community leaders, policy makers, and thought leaders
• Coordinates state advocacy work in partnership with Advocacy leadership and executive leadership
• Represents the NYIC in lobby visits and meetings with elected officials and their designated staff
• Forges relationships with policy makers in the regions, including elected officials and other key government staff, and serve as the NYIC expert in the regional landscape
• Supervises a team of at least 3 staff and multiple fellows, interns, and volunteers.
• Works closely with partners, allies, members and new organizations to build coalition and support collective action
• Works in collaboration with the Managers of Organizing and Strategy to uplift the work of partner organizations
• Occasionally carries and moves materials weighing 50 lbs or less.

Skills

Team leadership

Campaign management

Coalition building

Policy knowledge

Public speaking

Excellent communication

Tools

G-Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Job description

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is seeking a Director of Organizing and Strategy, Downstate, to lead immigration advocacy in NYC and Hudson Valley. You will supervise a team, liaise with member organizations and partners, and serve as NYIC’s regional representative, driving campaigns and building political power for immigrant communities.

The role requires strategic vision, strong coalition-building skills, and the ability to work across diverse communities.