Senior Grassroots Campaign Lead — Immigrant Rights

HIAS; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HIAS is seeking a Senior Grassroots Organizer to strengthen state and local advocacy by mobilizing communities across 3-4 priority states in the United States. Working with Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Communications, the role will advance campaigns aligned with HIAS’ policy priorities and opportunities in immigration and refugee protection.

This grant-funded position will develop state-specific organizing strategies, cultivate diverse partnerships, and expand community participation in

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in grassroots/grasstops organizing or related work.
• Experience building partnerships with diverse communities and coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages HIAS’ state/local grassroots advocacy strategy for priority states.
• Identifies policy opportunities and translates them into grassroots campaigns.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with Jewish, multi-faith, and immigrant-rights coalitions.
• Mobilizes community networks to participate in advocacy campaigns and educate partners.
• Designs trainings and resources to enable coordinated action.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Advocacy campaigns

Coalition-building

Public speaking

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

HIAS is seeking a Senior Grassroots Organizer to strengthen state and local advocacy by mobilizing communities across 3-4 priority states in the United States. Working with Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Communications, the role will advance campaigns aligned with HIAS’ policy priorities and opportunities in immigration and refugee protection.

This grant-funded position will develop state-specific organizing strategies, cultivate diverse partnerships, and expand community participation in