The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition advocates for the rights and opportunities of immigrants and refugees across the Commonwealth.

-Develop and implement organizing strategy across Massachusetts and the New England region;

-Develop and implement a statewide voter engagement plan

-Supervise field organizers and the New American Democracy Fellowship ;

-Create relationships with key partners to drive campaigns forward, including staff supervision, and coordination of district and state house advocacy and actions

-Work with staff to organize quick and effective responses to challenges such as unfavorable legislation or policies;

-Engage elected officials as necessary regarding MIRA legislative priorities.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience.
• At least 5 years experience as an institutional organizer
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Proven experience in evaluating organizing targets and implement organizing strategies;
• Ability to write organizing plans and grant proposals;
• Knowledge and understanding of issues of immigration required, including race, class, and gender, and the ability to assist others to develop that type of understanding;
• State-wide travel required;
• Bilingual/bicultural highly desired

The MIRA Coalition is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.