Policy Campaign Director, California Coalition for Worker Power

Job overview

The Policy Campaign Director role is hybrid and requires the employee to be based in California, with periodic travel to Sacramento and other in-state locations. Compensation is $135,000–$150,000 per year, negotiated based on experience and scope. The California Coalition for Worker Power advances worker power, economic justice, and protections for workers, particularly immigrant and Black workers. The director leads the coalition’s long-term policy campaign strategy and coordinates legislative advocacy, implementation, coalition alignment, and communications. The role connects policy wins with organizing and enforcement efforts and helps partners sustain progress toward shared worker-power goals.

What you'll do

• Develop and drive long-term campaign strategy for worker-power legislation and budget advocacy
• create legislative roadmaps and coordinate advocacy
• lead coalition policy implementation efforts after legislative wins
• monitor implementation and recommend interventions
• coordinate worker centers, labor partners, and community organizations
• facilitate coalition meetings and strategy discussions
• integrate field organizing and communications
• develop worker-centered messaging
• establish campaign milestones and timelines
• provide strategy updates and year-end assessments
• supervise the CCWP Policy Manager.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

policy campaign director

california coalition for worker power

hybrid

california-based

kiwa

worker power

legislative advocacy

policy campaigns

coalition leadership

economic justice

racial equity

periodic in-state travel

$135k–$150k/year

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee healthcare, dental and vision plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Why this role

The posting requires 10 or more years of relevant experience and periodic in-state travel; Spanish bilingual ability is listed as a plus.

About the employer

KIWA is hiring for this role. Industry: Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations. Sector: 81.