Director of Immigrant Rights Policy

About the role

The Director of Immigrant Rights Policy leads NYIC’s Immigrant Rights portfolio, shaping policy to end state support for detention, deportation and mass incarceration. Reporting to the Senior Director of Policy, this senior position works across municipal, state and federal levels.

Key responsibilities

• Provide policy vision and leadership to end state support for detention, deportation, and mass incarceration.
• Develop and implement legislation at state and local levels to protect immigrant rights.
• Support annual NY State advocacy campaigns by creating briefs, analyses, fact sheets and policy recommendations.
• Monitor federal, state and local developments, lead rapid‑response efforts, and inform NYIC members and immigrant communities.
• Represent NYIC with coalitions, elected officials, media, and at public events.
• Supervise staff, interns or fellows as needed and manage project budgets.

Required profile

• J.D. or Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of relevant immigration sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of New York and national political landscapes.
• Experience working with diverse coalitions, elected officials and government agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for policymakers and impacted communities.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with G‑suite/Google Docs, Google Sheets/Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Asana for project management.
• Social media communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $98,400 per year.
• Full benefits package, paid sick time, unlimited vacation after 90 days.
• Commuter benefits and comprehensive retirement plan.
• Hybrid work model: 4 days onsite in NYC, 1 day remote.