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The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is seeking up to two full-time Texas Organizers in Texas. This is an exempt position that reports to the Director of Texas Campaigns and Organizing. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Legal Services Workers (NOLSW), Local 2320. The ILRC currently has a hybrid work model requiring two in-office days per week.
Job Responsibility
Co-lead strategy development with local partners, including goals, objectives, tactics, and timeline of the campaigns
Co-facilitate meetings for existing local coalitions and support coalition’s operations as needed
Support the policy research and implementation phases of the campaigns
Map the local political and legal landscapes of designated localities, which includes participating in ongoing meetings with local elected officials, other city and county officials, advocates, and others
Build relationships and advocate with key stakeholders and targets in the campaigns
Facilitate the implementation of policy advice through technical assistance and training from the ILRC Texas attorneys
Coordinate with the ILRC Texas team to conduct training for local organizers and advocates that build campaign skills and the understanding of issues involving the intersection of the criminal and immigration systems (“crim-imm”)
Work with local partners and the ILRC Texas team to produce community education materials that break down crim-imm and enforcement issues
Review community-facing documents, when applicable
Support communications work for local policy campaigns, when applicable
Explore/maintain relationships with leaders of intersecting local organizing, especially criminal justice advocates
Travel to ILRC San Francisco office twice a year, annual Texas team retreat, and other locations as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least five years in campaign managing experience for a political or advocacy campaign
At least five years in community organizing, preferably in immigrant rights, related criminal and racial justice issues
Experience leading and coordinating coalitions/ strategic alliances
Experience with campaign planning and project management
Proficient in Spanish
What we offer
medical/dental/vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) sessions
flexible spending account for medical and dependent care
vacation and sick leave
retirement plan contribution upon fulfillment of eligibility
annual professional development stipend of $2,500
annual wellness stipend of $2,500 (2025–2027)
sabbatical program (8-week after five years, 12-week after ten years)