Senior Immigrant Rights Grassroots Organizer

HIAS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HIAS is seeking a Senior Grassroots Organizer to strengthen state and local advocacy capacity for immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, and other forcibly displaced people. You will manage 3-4 priority states, develop state-specific strategies, and cultivate partnerships across Jewish, multi-faith, and immigrant-rights coalitions.

The role is grant-funded with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2028, with potential for a one-year extension.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing and implementing advocacy or organizing strategies with measurable goals and timelines.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse partners and coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages HIAS’ state/local grassroots advocacy strategy for priority states, aligned with national priorities and grant outcomes.
• Identifies policy opportunities related to immigrant rights and immigration enforcement and translates them into actionable grassroots campaigns.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with Jewish and multi-faith communities, immigrant-rights coalitions, and local/state networks to expand HIAS’ impact.
• Mobilizes community bases to participate in campaigns, including engagement, outreach, and in-district advocacy.
• Delivers trainings, briefings, and tools that enable partners to act in a coordinated way.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Advocacy campaigns

Coalition-building

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

HIAS is seeking a Senior Grassroots Organizer to strengthen state and local advocacy capacity for immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, and other forcibly displaced people. You will manage 3-4 priority states, develop state-specific strategies, and cultivate partnerships across Jewish, multi-faith, and immigrant-rights coalitions.

The role is grant-funded with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2028, with potential for a one-year extension.