Policy Advocacy Manager

Job Location

CRLA Headquarters - Modesto, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$77,000.00 - $106,000.00 Salary / year

Job Category

Legal

CRLA is an anti-poverty law firm dedicated to dismantling unjust systems through community lawyering in California's historically rural areas. For over five decades, we have partnered with communities priced out of private legal representation to uphold civil rights in housing, employment, health, and public education. Building on a radical legacy rooted in the farmworker movement and the War on Poverty, CRLA continues to fight for the rights and prosperity of rural Californians through bold advocacy, systemic change, and a vision of thriving, empowered communities. CRLA's community-led legal services activate community power to achieve justice, ensuring our clients and partners have the tools to dismantle poverty, discrimination, and systemic inequities.

Overview

Job Title : Policy Advocacy Manager. Experience : 3+ years. Application Deadline : Open until filled. Location : Any CRLA Office – (Hybrid). Other : FLSA Exempt, Full-Time, Non-Union Position.

Overview of Responsibilities

The Policy Advocacy Manager will play a crucial role in advancing our organization's mission through policy research, analysis, and education across California. This position will develop evidence-based policy recommendations, create educational materials, and foster community partnerships to support our advocacy work. Specifically, the Policy Advocacy Manager will lead the development and implementation of policy and advocacy strategies, research crucial issues impacting CRLA client communities, and engage with CRLA staff and community partners to promote positive and sustainable change. The role works closely with leadership, legal, communications, and program teams to ensure policy initiatives align with organizational priorities and community needs.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and organized collaborator who flourishes in a rich, interconnected work environment, can manage multiple projects, and demonstrates excellent attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills with a commitment to equity. They should have experience working with mission-driven local, state, and national organizations and community allies.

This role also engages in outreach, collaborates with external partners including policymakers, and participates in state, regional, and national coalitions with partners, policymakers, and advocates. This position does not engage in direct lobbying activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis : Conduct thorough research on policy issues, legislation, and regulations affecting our focus areas and constituencies.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, disparities, and potential areas for policy intervention.
• Synthesize complex information into clear, accessible formats for various audiences.
• Develop research methodologies and frameworks to evaluate policy impacts on underserved communities.
• Track emerging policy issues and best practices from other states and organizations.
• Development and Education : Lead the formulation and implementation of the organization's policy-related activities to achieve long-term strategic policy goals.
• Prepare policy briefs, position papers, memos, reports for funders and the public; advocacy letters, factsheets, and internal / external communications.
• Develop, coordinate, and direct CRLA's policy program and assist in policy agenda development and implementation.
• Assist legal staff in researching policy contexts and developing resources that connect legal advocacy with broader systemic issues.
• Prepare presentations and materials for community forums, trainings, and conferences.
• Engage with community members, stakeholders, coalition partners, and the public to gather input and share findings.
• Design and implement policy education programs for community members and organizational partners.

Tracking, Monitoring, and Documentation

Communication and Outreach

Project Management and Collaboration

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a diverse, family-friendly environment with compensation based on public interest salaries; this position has a salary range of $77,000-$106,000. Benefits include 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents. A 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution is effective immediately. Paid leave includes 15 sick days, 15 holidays per year, and vacation accrual (15 days in year 1, 20 days after one year).

Application

CRLA invites you to submit your resume and cover letter. You may include a statement on how your background contributes to diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.

CRLA is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

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