Assistant Director of Immigration

• →Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related field (Politics, History, Economics). 
• →Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in direct immigration lobbying of elected officials or government agencies and drafting immigration legislation; OR, eight (8) years of experience as an immigration legislative assistant for a Member of Congress, Congressional committee or regulatory agency.
• →Four (4) years prior experience working in immigration issues campaigns, immigration political action and election campaigns at a senior level, immigration policy analysis, community advocacy on immigration or drafting of immigration legislation or regulations in relevant immigration issue areas.
• →Thorough knowledge of the immigration congressional legislative process or immigration government agencies and drafting immigration legislation.
• →Thorough knowledge of working in immigration campaigns, immigration political action and election campaigns at a senior level, immigration policy analysis, community advocacy or drafting of immigration legislation or regulations in immigration issue area.
• →Thorough knowledge of the office workings of a legislative office for elected officials and immigration regulatory agencies.
• →Thorough knowledge of immigration information systems for lobbying activity.
• →Knowledge of unions and their issues.
• →Knowledge of training and educational methods. Ability to conduct training sessions.
• →Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to make formal presentations and write advocacy papers.
• →Ability to use a personal computer, including carrying out on-line research services.
• →Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• →Ability to conduct formal research, analyze data and make sound, logical conclusions.
• →Ability to handle multiple “priority” projects and meet established timelines.
• →Ability to work effectively with union leaders, elected leaders and staff in complex and sometimes political situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally performed in an office setting, but may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the work required to complete the assignment, such as field assignments. Long and extended hours and travel required. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SEIU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our values as a labor organization and our commitment to the well-being and long-term security of our staff. Benefits include:

• →A comprehensive, employer-sponsored health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• →A defined benefit pension plan 
• →Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• →Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace

SEIU believes that workers deserve dignity, stability, and the ability to plan for their futures, and our benefits are designed to support that belief.