Community Coalition and Policy Coordinator

About ALWAYS: ALWAYS’ mission is to remove legal barriers to safety, stability, and opportunity for trafficking survivors of all ages and people under 25 who have been impacted by crime, homelessness, or foster care. The organization is made up of attorneys, legal advocates, and law fellows who are dedicated to providing no-cost, trauma-informed, culturally conscientious services to people who would otherwise not have access to representation or intensive pro se assistance. With the help of ALWAYS, clients and other community members are able to obtain housing, pursue careers, and achieve safe, stable lives for themselves and their families.

Position Overview: ALWAYS’ Community Coalition and Policy Coordinator will be the organization’s key representative in local, state, national, and transnational coalitions having to do with the rights of victimized immigrants, trafficking victims and trafficking survivors, and vulnerable youth in Arizona. The successful candidate will be in charge—along with an ALWAYS community partner—of continuing the Maricopa County and Pima County Immigrant Children and Communities Coalition and participating in other coalitions such as the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Legal Committee, and the Human Trafficking Victim Services Workgroup. Additionally, this team member will be responsible for remaining appraised of new policies or changes in policy at the local, state, and national level that influence ALWAYS’ clients and provision of services. Like the rest of the team, the person will also be involved in community outreach events and other initiatives designed to connect clients to ALWAYS’ services. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 2 days/week at ALWAYS’ office. This is a non-supervisory role which reports to ALWAYS’ Managing Attorney.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually for a 32.5-hour work week. (Monday through Friday, 9am until 4pm)

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Coalition Building and Participation

• Lead and coordinate ongoing Maricopa County and Pima County Immigrant Children and Communities Coalition;
• Participate in local, state, and national coalitions intended to pool organizations’ resources to combat injustices against ALWAYS’ client population and develop strategies to ensure their more equal access to justice and safety net services;
• Identify additional and emerging coalitions that ALWAYS might participate in and determine the potential benefit to the coalition and ALWAYS.

Policy Work

• Keep apprised of changes in policy and new policies that impact ALWAYS’ clients and how ALWAYS delivers services;
• To the extent appropriate, participate in legislative efforts to support or oppose policies that would impact ALWAYS’ clients and the organization’s ability to secure justice for its clients.

Community Outreach

• Organize and participate in outreach activities aimed at ALWAYS’ client population including tabling events, trainings, and more;
• Prepare written materials to distribute to the communities ALWAYS serves, as well as community partners, and other supporters.

Required Skills and Credentials:

• Either (A) Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work, or similar and/or related degree (B) Bachelor’s degree in pertinent field (such as public policy or social work) plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with relevant legislative and/or administrative policy such as victims’ rights, children’s rights, women’s rights, trafficking matters, and/or immigration;
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in Maricopa County and periodically to Pima County to participate in coalitions, meetings, and other outreach (mileage is reimbursed by ALWAYS);
• Proven dedication to advancing the rights of vulnerable and marginalized persons through research, policy work, and/or other methods of advocacy;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills;
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Written and spoken English/Spanish fluency.

Benefits:

• Health insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Hybrid work schedule;
• 35-hour work week, 9am to 4pm, Monday-Friday;
• 15 paid vacation days per year and 2 floating vacation days after 6 months with the organization;
• Additional leave including, but not limited to, designated holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New Year's;
• Monthly stiped for costs incurred working from home;
• Reimbursement for license expenses, relevant trainings, and other professional development opportunities.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter/letter of interest via really.

Equal Opportunity Policy: ALWAYS celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you need assistance of accommodation due to a disability, we encourage you to contact us at info@alwaysaz.org or call the office at (602) 248-7055 and leave a message with your name and number.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85013: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85013

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000