State Advocacy Coordinator #2025516

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.   If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.     ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability. POSITION SUMMARY: The Advocacy Coordinator will have statewide advocacy responsibilities, based in the World Relief Wisconsin region and serving from Madison. This role will coordinate and advance state-level policy initiatives for refugees and other immigrants through strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and effective communication. As Wisconsin’s State Lead for the Refugee Advocacy Lab, the Advocacy Coordinator will represent World Relief within this national coalition while collaborating with the local team to influence decision-makers and promote inclusive policies through strategic action and compelling advocacy. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize targeted advocacy meetings between community influencers and political leaders in Wisconsin to effect positive policy changes for immigrants in the state.

Develop and maintain relationships with local media outlets and leverage media for immigration policy advocacy.

Maintain relationships and communication with local, state, and national civic leaders.

Plan and coordinate regular advocacy meetings and events.

Serve as Wisconsin State Lead for the Refugee Advocacy Lab, representing World Relief within this national coalition. Coordinate with Lab core staff and other State Leads to align strategies, share best practices, and advance Wisconsin’s pro-refugee policy agenda. Act as the primary point of contact across the Lab’s partner network, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Engage and educate key stakeholders, including legislators, staff, and department officials, to build support for inclusive policies. Leverage coalition relationships and strategic advocacy to influence decision-makers and strengthen Wisconsin’s refugee and immigrant policy landscape.

Travel outside of the Madison area for meetings and events, as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Bachelor’s degree required

Valid Driver’s license and regular access to personal vehicle 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years applicable experience in public policy, communications, community engagement, or a related field

Experience in public service or policy work preferred

Fluent in Microsoft software including Excel, Word, Outlook

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and organize in a fast paced and fluid environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge of immigration policy

Immigrant candidates strongly encouraged to apply