Legislative Advocate

CRLAF is looking for a highly qualified candidate with experience in state or federal legislative or administrative advocacy, or plaintiff-side labor, employment litigation experience that is willing to be trained in the California legislative process by CRLAF’s legislative team.

Position: Legislative Advocate

Location: Sacramento Capitol Office

Experience: Minimum 2 years directly relevant legislative, administrative agency or relevant plaintiff-side litigation experience

Start Date: Immediate

Duties + Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director and Deputy Director, the Legislative Advocate works as part of CRLAF’s legislative team to advance the rights of farmworkers and other low-wage workers through legislation and policy advocacy, and building farmworkers’ power in the Capitol, while collaborating with other legal aid organizations on legislative and policy advocacy. This position includes working on CRLAF’s “California Advocacy for Farm Workers” project, which advocates for undocumented farm workers and the rights of farm workers employed in the H-2A visa contract labor program (‘Bracero 2.0’). Responsibilities also include:

·      Staff any assigned bills sponsored, supported, or opposed by CRLAF

·      Draft bill fact sheets, letters of support and opposition, legislative amendments, and other lobbying materials and communications on legislative issues

·      Track and analyze impacts of legislation, budget proposals, regulations and other state policies on California farm workers and other low-wage workers

·      Make recommendations and help formulate CRLAF’s position on relevant issues

·      Prepare and present written and oral testimony before legislative and administrative bodies.

·      Help develop ideas for legislation that strengths California’s farmworkers’ rights.

·      Support strategic planning to ensure that CRLAF’s legislative agenda furthers the organization’s goals and broader mission.

Requirements + Qualifications:

·      BA degree

·      JD or equivalent degree is desirable but not necessary

·      Minimum 2 years of experience in any of the following areas:

o  State or federal legislative advocacy or legislative staff position; or

o  State or federal administrative advocacy or agency staff position; or

o  Plaintiff-side experience litigating low-wage worker cases under California or federal labor rights laws.

·      Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.

·      Demonstrated success working both individually and collaborating as part of a team.

·      Ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks and time-sensitive assignments.

·      Strong work ethic and strict attention to detail, particularly when working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

·      Community organizing, labor union, farm worker, non-profit organization, or Spanish language proficiency are all desirable but not necessary.

Hours, Compensation, + Benefits:

·      Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000; dependent on experience

·      Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees (with half-paid coverage for dependents)

·      Flexible spending accounts benefits

·      Employer-sponsored retirement plan with an annual CRLAF contribution

·      Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday package

·      CRLAF has a 37.5 hour, 5-day work week

Application Information:

Please send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a list of at least three references to Amagda Pérez at jobs@crlaf.org. (Applicants may also provide video or audio links to some of their recent substantive testimony or appearances before the Legislature, administrative agencies or the courts.) For questions, please call (916) 446-7904, ext. 101.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.

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• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Industries Legal Services