Advocacy Specialist

Job overview

The Advocacy Specialist role is hybrid, with four days in the office and one remote day, in Durham, NC. Compensation is $55,723.85–$65,000 per year. World Relief is a Christian humanitarian organization partnering with churches and communities to address humanitarian crises and support refugee and immigrant services and advocacy. The specialist equips churches, pastors, and community members to advocate alongside immigrant communities for pro-immigrant policies consistent with World Relief’s positions. The role advances that work through policy monitoring, advocacy campaigns, stakeholder relationships, community training, and engagement with government officials and advocacy partners.

What you'll do

• Organize and attend advocacy events across the state
• represent the organization at legislative hearings, committee meetings, and public forums
• coordinate advocacy content with marketing teams
• build relationships with community organizations, churches, policymakers, and coalition partners
• develop advocacy strategies and campaigns and track progress
• monitor legislation and prepare policy briefs, reports, and recommendations
• maintain engagement records and partnership metrics
• train and support community advocacy efforts
• negotiate with government officials, industry partners, and advocacy groups as a registered lobbyist
• steward advocacy funding relationships and complete grant metrics and renewals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

advocacy specialist

durham nc

world relief

hybrid

immigrant advocacy

public policy

community engagement

church partnerships

legislative hearings

policy briefs

campaign coordination

grant metrics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time employees.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with four office days and one remote day. A bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle access are required; immigrant candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the employer

World Relief is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.