| Are you looking for an opportunity working for an organization working to make a difference in today's society? ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is seeking an individual who excels in researching and analyzing policy initiatives, collaboration and has excellent project management skills. Agency Description: The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is a state-wide nonprofit coalition that works through its membership to train, advocate with and organize immigrants and refugees in order to further their rights. The Coalition acts as a clearinghouse and convener for its member organizations, coordinating delivery of services, initiating training and technical assistance, overseeing community outreach, and guiding advocacy and community empowerment efforts. In partnership with our member organizations, ICIRR educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; promotes citizenship and civic participation; monitors, analyzes, and advocates on immigrant-related issues; and, informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees. Summary of Position: The primary role of the Policy Manager is to help drive and support multiple policy initiatives, with a primary focus on our immigrant health and human services, builds and maintains relationships with ICIRR member organizations and allies, and supports the policy and organizing team. This staff member is an integral part of the Policy department, and as such reports to the Health Policy Director and collaborates on a day-to-day basis with the policy team. Responsibilities include: - Participate in ICIRR all staff meetings
- Support organization-wide events and activities
- Identify and build relationships with relevant city, county and state-level policy targets
- Help convene and staff the Illinois Alliance for Welcoming Healthcare.
- Support the Healthy Communities Cook County (HC3) coalition with research, policy analysis and help identify potential members and allies
- Facilitate participation of relevant stakeholders, including ICIRR member organizations and allies, including for issues such as language access
- Analyze health and human services data, research and reports to identify and develop potential policy solutions and programs. Prepare policy reports or briefings detailing findings, recommendations, or conclusions.
- Work with ICIRR's organizing and program departments to identify new policy issues
- Conduct research to identify relevant advocacy targets (e.g., policymakers), community spokespersons, and media outlets that may be appropriate to promote the organization's goals and activities.
- Assist with the Development department in grant related reports and applications.
- Respond to requests for health and human services technical assistance or policy related clarification from member organizations and staff.
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