Policy & Campaigns Manager

Organizational Summary:

The New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice (NJAIJ) is the state’s largest immigration coalition. Together with 50 member organizations, NJAIJ fights for policies that empower and protect immigrant New Jerseyans. We are seeking applications for a Policy & Campaigns Manager.

NJAIJ brings together the power and strength of our member organizations to ensure immigrant communities are leaders in campaigns that advance justice, inclusion, and belonging. Our recent campaign wins include a state-wide ban on ICE detention centers, the first of its kind on the East Coast, and driver's licenses for all regardless of immigration status.

This is a hybrid position that requires remote work, regular attendance at advocacy events in Trenton, and occasional in-person attendance at our Newark, New Jersey office. The role will occasionally require periods of standing, walking, and light lifting (boxes with outreach materials, banners, etc). NJAIJ requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all staff.

Role Responsibilities:

In addition to supporting NJAIJ’s overall mission, the Policy & Campaigns Manager will be responsible for:

• Crafting, managing, and executing strategy for NJAIJ’s core campaigns by
• Convening campaign calls with NJAIJ member organizations
• Using member input, guidance, and feedback to craft campaign strategies
• Scheduling and attending advocacy meetings with legislators and decision makers
• Creating toolkits, talking points, testimony templates, letter drafts, and other advocacy collateral for member organizations to use in support of NJAIJ campaigns
• Identifying targets, allies, and opposition for campaign issues and
• Determining opportunities for escalation, education, or base building
• Positioning NJAIJ as the premier voice on immigration issues by
• Convening educational briefings for community stakeholders and policy makers
• Tracking and synthesizing changes in federal policy for NJAIJ membership
• Serving as a spokesperson for immigrant justice issues in New Jersey and beyond
• Strengthen NJAIJ’s advocacy presence by
• Maintaining and forging new relationships with public officials and their staff
• Developing a strong network of New Jersey’s policy, research, and social justice allies
• Working with members and the Executive Director to identify speaking, legislative, and advocacy opportunities that further NJAIJ’s mission and position the organization and members as a thought leaders on immigrant rights and policies
• Representing NJAIJ in member- and partner-led support campaigns by
• Attending meetings of our support coalitions and haring updates back with NJAIJ members 
• Positioning NJAIJ to influence policy for issues that are not immigration-specific (for example, the impacts of the housing or eviction crisis on New Jersey’s immigrant communities)
• Providing management of NJAIJ’s Policy & Research Associate and/or seasonal interns

1-2 Year Priorities:

• Organize campaigns to support NJAIJ key priorities this legislative session
• Create systems for tracking and monitoring legislation that impacts immigrant communities
• Use emerging research and data, including recent Census 2020 data, to develop a robust understanding of the state’s emerging communities and immigrant population
• Support NJAIJ’s effort to increase capacity for member organizations to mobilize for campaigns, run non-partisan voter registration drives, and engage in public education town halls

Qualifications & Core Competencies:

The selection process will consider a wide range of lived and earned experiences. Competitive applicants will possess a majority of the following:

• Deep personal ties or commitments to New Jersey immigrant communities
• Strong commitment to racial, social, and economic justice and critical analysis of systemic racism and structural inequities in the state
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in concise, accessible language (verbal and written)
• Eagerness to work in fast-paced environments that require transitioning quickly between tasks
• Sense of independence and ability to make strategic decisions, even with limited information
• Careful attention to detail and well-developed time and project management skills 
• Experience in advocacy coalitions, consensus building, and conflict resolution
• Experience with the New Jersey legislature or in State-level issue-based campaigns
• Computer literacy for Google Suite, social media platforms, and other advocacy platforms
• Bi- and multilingual candidates strongly preferred

Compensation:

This position has a salary range between $55,000 - $65,000 based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Benefits package includes health, dental, and vision plans, travel reimbursements, vacation, and holidays. 

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit PDF versions of their cover letter and resume to jobs@njimmigrantjustice.org with the words “Policy & Campaigns Manager: (First & Last Name)” in the subject line. Writing samples encouraged. 

NJAIJ is fiscally sponsored by NEO Philanthropy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters belonging and empowerment in our work.

We strongly encourage a diversity of identities and experiences to apply.