[jobsthatareLEFT] Executive Director of Florida Business and Technology Immigration Coalition

July 19, 2016

[jobsthatareLEFT] Executive Director of Florida Business and Technology Immigration Coalition

The Florida Business and Technology Immigration Coalition (FBTIC) will be crucial to setting the stage for commonsense immigration reform in 2017, which includes reforming our broken immigration system based on the following principles: sensible border and interior security, strengthening families and the economy by modernizing the legal immigration system, and providing a pathway for those who are undocumented. The goal of the Florida coalition is to provide a strong and effective voice for Florida business and tech leaders in the national immigration conversation and urge elected officials to vote for and actively support commonsense immigration reform.

Please submit cover letter and resume to FBTIC Coordinator Alicia Race at alicia@fwd.us

Executive Director Responsibilities Include:

  • In coordination with National Director and FBTIC Coordinator, develop relationships, connect with key stakeholders and build a steering committee of business leaders focused on the economic, political, and moral case for commonsense immigration reform
  • Drive strategy and execution for short and long-­term projects, including developing relationships in targeted districts and moving votes
  • Develop and maintain effective, accountable relationships with media, community groups, government, and partner organizations
  • Present and communicate research, policy, and strategy recommendations to national and local partners
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative tasks, as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree
  • 2-3 years of experience in immigration reform advocacy, tech policy and advocacy, or political organizing
  • Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced team environment
  • Experienced relationship-builder and trainer
  • Bilingual and bicultural in English/Spanish strongly preferred
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to work as part of a remote team
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of MS Word and excel
  • Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities
  • Scrupulous attention to detail
  • A self-starter, willing to take the initiative on projects

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