The Opportunity
The Program Director will lead a team of attorneys and community advocates working on issues and campaigns to protect immigrant and refugee communities from detention and deportation. The program builds toward a humane immigration system that keeps families and communities together. In partnership with senior leaders at ALC, this role will lead the team to bring about systems change through an integrated approach combining direct services, coalition building, innovative impact litigation, and strategic advocacy. The Program Director will also work with staff and collaborate with our Community Safety program to build on the past decade of advocacy to disentangle ICE from local and state law enforcement.
The ideal candidate is attuned to and has deep expertise in criminal legal issues and is committed to building leadership and power with and for impacted communities. Experience working with people who are formerly incarcerated and/or directly impacted by the criminal legal system is highly desired. The Program Director should bring a leadership style that is grounded in principles of equity and inclusion and can partner with ALC’s leadership and staff to build connectivity and cohesion across the organization. This position reports to the Director of Programs.
The Organization
ALC is the nation’s first legal organization focusing on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including Arab and Middle Eastern communities. Since 1972, ALC has ensured access to affordable housing in San Francisco’s Chinatown, litigated high-profile civil rights cases, advocated for the passage of landmark policy changes, and provided an array of services, including community education, advocacy, and direct client representation to further the rights of low-income immigrants and communities of color. Current program areas include Immigrant Rights, National Security & Civil Rights, Housing Rights, Community Safety, Workers’ Rights, and Voting Rights.
Responsibilities
External
Internal
All ALC staff are expected to participate in regular check-in meetings with their supervisor/supervisees, staff meetings, team meetings, and other organization meetings, as required. This includes two (2) annual retreats, an anniversary celebration dinner, and meetings as needed in the San Francisco Bay area.
The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this posting.
Qualifications
The Opportunity
The Program Director will lead a team of attorneys and community advocates working on issues and campaigns to protect immigrant and refugee communities from detention and deportation. The program builds toward a humane…
ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents); a flexible spending account (FSA); and a 401K retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match.
ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for…
Non-English language skills in AMEMSA and/or Asian languages (for example, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Khmer, Vietnamese, Chinese, Urdu) are a plus, but not required
Non-English language skills in AMEMSA and/or Asian languages (for example, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Khmer, Vietnamese, Chinese, Urdu) are a plus, but not required
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit via email to jobs@advancingjustice-alc.org (as PDF attachments), the following:
Please indicate “Program Director - Immigrant Rights” in the subject line.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit via email to jobs@advancingjustice-alc.org (as PDF attachments), the following: