Immigrant Justice Program Director

Overview

Immigrant Justice Program Director role at Asian Law Caucus (ALC).

Position details

• Type : Regular, Full-Time, Exempt, Management Position
• Reports to : Chief Strategy Officer
• Location : Hybrid work schedule; San Francisco, CA office
• Start date : As soon as possible
• Compensation : $130,000 to $174,709, depending on years of relevant experience
• Benefits : ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents); a flexible spending account (FSA); and a 401K retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match

The Opportunity

At this critical moment when civil and constitutional rights are under unprecedented attack, the Asian Law Caucus seeks an experienced litigator or policy expert to serve as Program Director for the Immigrant Justice Program (IJ Program Director). The IJ Program Director will lead the program to advance ALC’s mission of protecting immigrant communities, particularly API and AMEMSA communities. They will provide vision, leadership, and mentorship to a team of attorneys and community advocates, and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Executive team.

The Immigrant Justice Program works to uphold due process and equal protection for all, regardless of immigration status, and to end detention, discrimination, and systemic harm, while building toward a humane immigration system that keeps families and communities together. In partnership with senior leaders at ALC, this role will guide the team to effect systems change through direct services, coalition building, impact litigation, and strategic advocacy. The Program Director will work with staff and collaborate with ALC’s other programs and strategies.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in immigration policy and legal analysis on sanctuary, denaturalization, visa processing, and other enforcement policies and practices, and is committed to building leadership and power with and for impacted communities. Experience in national security issues is highly desired. The Program Director should demonstrate a leadership style grounded in equity and inclusion and be able to partner with ALC’s leadership and staff to foster connectivity and cohesion across the organization.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Implementation

Community, Partner, & Funder Engagement

Leadership & Team Management

All ALC staff are expected to participate in regular check-in meetings with their supervisor, staff meetings, team meetings, and other organization meetings as required, including two annual retreats and optional events in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The statements above provide a general framework of the requirements of the position; incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed here.

Qualifications

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