Senior Immigration Policy Lead for Immigrant Justice

NYLAG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized workplace

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

NYLAG is seeking an Immigration Policy Director to lead comprehensive policy advocacy for immigrant justice in New York. This role involves strategic leadership, coordinating with multiple legal service providers, and providing internal and external resources to support advocacy efforts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in immigration law or policy, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to social justice. This full-time position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $140,000.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in immigration law or policy advocacy.
• Experience providing direct services to immigrant communities in New York.
• Familiarity with New York City's immigrant services.

Responsibilities

• Lead systemic policy advocacy work within NYLAG and partnerships.
• Engage in policy advocacy to advance immigrant justice.
• Coordinate meetings to digest changes in immigration law.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Policy advocacy

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

NYLAG is seeking an Immigration Policy Director to lead comprehensive policy advocacy for immigrant justice in New York. This role involves strategic leadership, coordinating with multiple legal service providers, and providing internal and external resources to support advocacy efforts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in immigration law or policy, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to social justice. This full-time position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $140,000.