Policy Advocacy Associate
Policy Advocacy Associate
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08-04-2025
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We seek a Policy and Advocacy Associate who will organize community leaders advocating for policy changes at the local state and federal level of government and actively work to build crosssector cross generational and crossracial partnerships.
The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) envisions a just and joyful future where all Minnesotans regardless of background have the power to shape decisions that affect us and can live with dignity in thriving and caring communities. CAAL is a network of Asian American leaders whose mission is to harness our collective power across ethnicities age groups and sectors to improve the lives of communities by connecting learning and acting together. We believe our democracy thrives when all communities are visible included and fully engaged in key systemic decisions that impact our lives. We embrace the diversity of our community and believe that if we can work together moving beyond silos we help ensure a more prosperous future for all Minnesotans.
We seek a Policy and Advocacy Associate who will organize community leaders advocating for policy changes at the local state and federal level of government and actively work to build crosssector cross generational and crossracial partnerships.
Responsibilities:
To Apply: Please email your resume to emailprotected. Please include Policy and Advocacy Associate in the subject line. CAAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our rich diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) envisions a just and joyful future where all Minnesotans regardless of background have the power to shape decisions that affect us and can live with dignity in thriving and caring communities. CAAL is a network of Asian American leaders whose mission is to harness our collective power across ethnicities age groups and sectors to improve the lives of communities by connecting learning and acting together. We believe our democracy thrives when all communities are visible included and fully engaged in key systemic decisions that impact our lives. We embrace the diversity of our community and believe that if we can work together moving beyond silos we help ensure a more prosperous future for all Minnesotans.
We seek a Policy and Advocacy Associate who will organize community leaders advocating for policy changes at the local state and federal level of government and actively work to build crosssector cross generational and crossracial partnerships.
Responsibilities:
- Develop policy initiatives engage and organize stakeholders and advocate for CAALs policy priorities in education economics immigration combating hate/antiAsian hate community safety voter engagement and other issue campaign initiatives as necessary.
- Organize events like the Day at the Capitol support other Days at the Capitol and press conferences for legislative priorities.
- Support the development of all policy and lobbying strategies incorporating best practices in anticipation of fastpaced changes in the political electoral and public policy environment.
- Advocate for CAALs position on pending legislations at the State Legislature through lobbying written and verbal testimony.
- Engage with policymakers at the U.S. and State Capitol and be present at the legislature.
- Work with units of government such as the state county city and school boards.
- Develop relationships and organize CAALs network leaders local coalitions and community partners.
- Prepare review and edit research memos briefs reports projects and presentations in a variety of formats to engage a diverse range of constituents.
- Support the Policy and Advocacy Team to build social media presence as thought leaders and policy experts.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Masters or professional degree in public policy public administration advocacy and political leadership or related field.
- Minimum of three years of policy or legislative experience
- Minimum of three years organizing experience on political or issue campaigns
- Represent CAALs perspective and position in policymaking spaces.
- Confidence in writing reading and summarizing policy research community engagement feedback and CAALs position.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: education economics immigration antiAsian hate/combating hate community safety and/or other policy issues impacting Asian Americans.
- Willingness and availability to work on evenings and weekends when community is available with ability to travel including occasional overnight and multiday travel.
- Excellent judgment and creative problemsolving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution
- Demonstrates experience navigating a multipartisan and highly political government system with emphasis on the Minnesota legislative process.
- Strong communication skills with emphasis on written communication.
- Proficiency with office technology and information systems including Microsoft Excel Word with an ability to and willingness to learn new software tools
- Willingness and availability during heavy periods of work at the Minnesota Legislature
- Access to reliable daily transportation to the State Capitol other local units of government and a variety of meetings in the Metro Area.
- This position will require some statewide and national travel.
To Apply: Please email your resume to emailprotected. Please include Policy and Advocacy Associate in the subject line. CAAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our rich diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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