Policy & Advocacy Associate

About the role

The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) seeks a Policy and Advocacy Associate to support community-centered policy campaigns and civic engagement efforts through legislative engagement, event coordination, coalition building, and community organizing.

Responsibilities

• Advance CAAL’s advocacy priorities related to civic engagement, education, anti-hate initiatives, economic equity, immigration, and community safety
• Maintain organized records of meetings, events, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy activities
• Coordinate advocacy campaigns, public engagement activities, and lead rapid response efforts as needed
• Lead and coordinate advocacy and civic engagement events, including: Day at the Capitol, Legislative Debriefs, Candidate Forums, community listening sessions, coalition and partner convenings
• Engage and empower community members in taking part in civic engagement and advocacy opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners, community organizations, elected officials, and stakeholders
• Facilitate meetings, coordinate partnerships, and engage community members around civic or policy issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, public administration, communications, nonprofit leadership, or related field; or equivalent lived and professional experience
• 2–4 years of working experience in community organizing, public policy, advocacy, nonprofit programming, coalition building, event coordination, or civic engagement
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across communities, coalitions, and stakeholders
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and lead projects with limited supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting tools
• Willingness and availability during heavy periods of work at the Minnesota Legislature, which will require evenings and some weekend commitments
• Reliable transportation for local travel within the Twin Cities metro area

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Minnesota Legislative process or local government systems
• Knowledge of issues impacting Asian American and immigrant communities
• Multilingual skills relevant to Minnesota Asian communities are a plus

Skills

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and lead projects with limited supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting tools
• Willingness and availability during heavy periods of work at the Minnesota Legislature, which will require evenings and some weekend commitments
• Reliable transportation for local travel within the Twin Cities metro area

Benefits

This is an exempt position with a salary range starting at $50,000. CAAL offers all employees full health, vision, and dental coverage, workers comp, long term disability, basic life insurance, a 401K retirement plan, 10 days of holiday, and generous paid time off.