Deputy Director of Regional Policy & Advocacy

Overview
Deputy Director of Regional Policy & Advocacy – CHIRLA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 that leads immigrant advocacy in California and beyond. The Deputy Director will shape and execute the organization’s regional policy and advocacy agenda for Los Angeles and LA County, as well as oversee work in the Inland Empire. This role collaborates closely with federal and state policy teams and leads high‑impact initiatives that expand and strengthen local work while ensuring alignment with national priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities
External Program Priorities

Create an annual regional policy and budget advocacy agenda in collaboration with leadership and the membership base.

Develop legislative, administrative, and budget proposals to advance CHIRLA’s goals and mission.

Work with the Director of Policy and Advocacy to lead CHIRLA’s regional policy agenda.

Determine positions (support, oppose, or neutral) on legislative, regulatory, and budget proposals.

Track legislative proposals, committee meetings, government programs, and services, analyzing immigration policies and budgets in relation to CHIRLA’s work.

Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with the Board of Supervisors, City Councilmembers, municipal mayors, school districts, and local government departments.

Serve as the lead liaison with all regional government entities, including elected offices, municipal and county departments, and public agencies.

Secure regular meet‑and‑greets and provide policy analysis to lawmakers and their staff.

Represent CHIRLA’s position at committee hearings, press conferences, and/or legislative meetings.

Develop and maintain alliances with immigrant networks, coalitions, and partner organizations to advance CHIRLA’s policy agenda.

Coordinate with partner organizations and coalitions on collaborative policy advocacy and campaign efforts.

Develop and implement advocacy strategies and events, such as legislative visits, advocacy days, and support letters.

Develop and provide updates, talking points, action alerts, and sample letters for advocacy strategies.

Support CHIRLA staff by providing research and analysis on issues pertaining to immigrant communities.

Internal Program Priorities

Supervise the Regional Policy Advocate for the Inland Empire.

Produce regional legislative research, policy fact sheets, and talking points.

Monitor, manage, analyze, and summarize proposed and new laws and regulations that impact immigrants.

Monitor and analyze regional trends and immigration issues, focusing on pro‑immigrant policies.

Work with leadership and coalition partners to facilitate legislative visits and lobby days that engage affected immigrants.

Research, analyze, and write policy reports and briefing documents on diverse immigration issues.

Evaluate staff and policy interns’ performance using CHIRLA’s annual performance measures.

Provide regular updates on policy work through progress reports and analysis.

Create a work plan and confer with the supervisor as necessary.

Ensure the Director of Policy and Advocacy and Executive Director are briefed on CHIRLA’s regional agenda and strategy.

Meet fundraising and membership goals for the organization’s membership drive and annual gala.

Contribute to other program projects as needed.

Skills and Qualifications (Required)

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

At least five years of legislative experience in regional policy.

At least five years of advocacy or campaign experience.

Excellent research and policy development skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Deep knowledge of the regional policy and advocacy agenda.

Broad strategic vision that encompasses public policy with an immigration lens.

Proven experience in a nonprofit organization or policy firm preferred.

Strong commitment and passion to building immigrant power within a broader strategy toward social, economic, and racial justice.

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred, with excellent oral communication, public speaking, and writing skills.

Position requires use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites, including the District of Columbia, Sacramento, and Los Angeles.

Preferred

Experience with immigrant community issues and immigration policy.

Desired Traits or Characteristics

Ability to build positive working relationships with CHIRLA staff, members, and allies.

Broad knowledge of and strong interest in immigration and migration.

Comfortable and experienced in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Commitment to working in a diverse professional environment.

Demonstrated commitment to CHIRLA’s mission and goals.

Experience collaborating with community organizations locally.

Highly self‑motivated, creative, takes initiative, learns quickly, flexible, and works as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Efficiently manages multiple projects at different stages.

Displays initiative, good judgment, and deep understanding of immigration issues.

Can plan, organize, and, with limited supervision, implement CHIRLA’s policy.

Strong commitment to building immigrant power within a broader strategy toward social, economic, and racial justice.

Strong commitment to CHIRLA’s mission of empowering low‑income community groups and immigrants.

Supports CHIRLA’s fundraising goals, including annual fundraising drive and gala activities.

General Information
Job Title: Deputy Director of Regional Policy & Advocacy
Location: Los Angeles, Headquarters CA
Salary: $90,000 - $97,344
FLSA Classification: Exempt / Salary, full‑time regular
Reports To: Director of Policy & Advocacy
Position remains open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CHIRLA is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. All terms and conditions of employment are administered without regard to pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, age 40 or older, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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