Policy Director

Policy Director

Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a full-time Policy Director to lead its policy advocacy efforts and drive systemic change at a pivotal moment for our communities and our democracy. This is a leadership opportunity at the first Asian American and Pacific Islander civil rights organization in the country at a time when rising authoritarianism and relentless federal attacks on civil liberties, through executive orders, agency actions, and the dismantling of civil rights protections, demand sophisticated, coordinated advocacy.

ALC is pursuing an ambitious agenda for economic equity, immigrant justice, and inclusive democracy, and the Policy Director will play a central role in shaping and advancing that agenda. With the rapid growth and activation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) communities, we have an opportunity to build alignment with a diverse group of API grassroots partners and build solidarity with other communities of color.

The Policy Director is responsible for the direction, development, and execution of ALC's policy priorities on local, state, and federal issues impacting low-income Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities.

The Policy Director leads ALC's legislative advocacy, builds and maintains coalition relationships, and ensures that policy work is integrated with ALC's litigation, communications, and community engagement strategies.

The Policy Director is our expert on legislative advocacy and policy development. In partnership with the Chief Advocacy Officer and the Senior Leadership Team, the Policy Director will guide the development of coordinated advocacy efforts that connect legal strategy, policy change, and narrative strategy.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned advocate with substantive expertise in at least one of ALC's core issue areas, who brings deep political savvy and the ability to position ALC's leadership effectively in legislative and coalition spaces. ALC is looking for a strategic movement leader who produces rigorous policy analysis, writes compellingly for multiple audiences, leads coalitions effectively, and builds the policy capacity of attorneys and advocates across the organization.

ALC is the nation's first legal organization focusing on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Since 1972, ALC has fought for access to affordable housing in San Francisco's Chinatown, litigated high-profile civil rights cases, including at the Supreme Court, advocated for landmark policy changes, and provided direct client representation and community education to further the rights of low-income immigrants and communities of color.

Current program areas include Housing Rights, Workers' Rights, Immigrant Justice, and Inclusive Democracy.

• In alignment with ALC's strategic priorities, develop and lead a robust policy strategy and legislative agenda that addresses the most pressing issues our communities are facing.
• Produce rigorous substantive policy analysis and written work product, including policy memos, legislative analyses, factsheets, FAQs, explainers, testimony, and position letters, for a range of audiences including policymakers, coalition partners, funders, and the public.
• Lead the collaborative development, implementation, and evaluation of policy goals and advocacy strategies ensuring integration with litigation, communications, and community engagement.
• Oversee organization-wide systems for state and federal legislative and budget tracking, including tracking legislation and budget items and drafting and ensuring timely submission of position letters and other advocacy materials.
• Lead and manage ALC's participation in policy coalitions at the local, state, and national level, including taking leadership roles where appropriate and actively convening partners around key policy priorities, positioning ALC as a policy thought leader and trusted convenor.
• Develop and sustain relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, government agencies, and coalition partners to advance ALC's policy…