Policy Assistant
International Refugee Assistance Project
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Opportunity
IRAP’s Policy Department is recruiting a dynamic and motivated Policy Assistant looking to embark on a career in U.S. refugee law and policy. The Policy Assistant will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and further IRAP’s advocacy to protect and improve equitable access to lawful pathways in the United States and abroad. Furthermore, the Policy Assistant will provide administrative and programmatic support to IRAP’s Policy Department.
Responsibilities
- The Policy Assistant will:
- Work with Policy staff, other IRAP departments, clients, partner organizations, elected officials and their staff, and volunteers to support and further the organization’s advocacy work and other initiatives.
- Track and monitor legal, advocacy, policy, and media developments related to IRAP’s work.
- Draft and edit advocacy and policy-related communications, such as action alerts, outreach emails, and blog posts.
- Conduct research and analysis on relevant policy issues.
- Provide administrative support, including events-related support, meeting scheduling, record-keeping, and note-taking.
- Attend, take notes, and/or occasionally represent the Policy Department at internal and external meetings.
- Input data and maintain departmental databases.
Qualifications
- A relevant academic degree is a plus, but not required.
- Experience working with refugees and other forcibly displaced people directly, as a volunteer, through an organization, or through personal lived experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated interest and motivation in working in a legal service or advocacy organization with a focus on forced migration and refugee policy.
- Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the interests and concerns of diverse forcibly displaced populations.
- Highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks, including office duties, note-taking, and research and writing assignments.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Multi-task, balance a flexible workload with a volume of ad hoc tasks, and have excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability and motivation to work and learn independently.
- Comfortable learning to work with a variety of software suites, databases, and technologies.
Location
The candidate will work in or within commuting distance of the IRAP office in New York, NY or Washington, D.C.
Compensation
The salary of $60,000 is based on years of work experience, education, and internal equity. This position may be subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits
IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous benefits to all employees. IRAP’s U.S. benefits include:
Fully paid family health insurance
Retirement options
Extensive leave benefits including PTO, Vacation, Sick leave, and holidays
Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave)
Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment
Professional development opportunities
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.
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