Career Opportunities
Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)
Positions Available
Legislative Manager (J.D Required)
Senior Policy Analyst (J.D. Required)
Our Mission
Founded in 1979, FAIR’s mission is to examine immigration trends and effects, to educate the American people on the impacts of sustained high-volume immigration, and to discern, put forward, and advocate immigration policies that will best serve American economic, societal, and environmental interests today and into the future.
Today, FAIR is the foremost immigration reform organization in the country with more than three million members and supporters nationwide. Providing essential educational and activist materials to the American public and arming them with the facts they need to make informed decisions about public policy, FAIR is the go-to organization for immigration policy information nationwide. We are committed to promoting strong border security and interior enforcement, advocating on behalf of American workers, families, and communities and providing protections for our nation’s resources – in order to preserve the prosperity of our country for generations to come.
If you believe that immigration should have limits, that illegal immigration is a crime, and that the American people have the right to control their own borders, consider pursuing a career with FAIR today!
Full-Time Positions
Legislative Manager (J.D. Required)
(Hybrid Schedule)
Join a team of dedicated professionals at a dynamic time in the immigration reform movement at the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the largest immigration reform group that advocates for enforcement and border controls.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze state and local legislation, ordinances, and policy changes
- Draft and adapt model legislation for use at the state and local level
- Draft legislative summaries and policy briefs for a variety of audiences
- Work with other departments to identify, inform, and mobilize FAIR’s members and educate the public on critical pieces of legislation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with legislators, legislative staff, advocacy groups, and supporters
- Develop an expertise in immigration law, policy, and politics
- Represent FAIR in coalitions, public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, national forums, and in general communications with state and local public officials
- Assist FAIR’s departments with tasks relating to education, development, publications, and media coverage
- Be a committed and effective advocate for all of FAIR’s programs and objectives
Qualifications:
- J.D. required. Barred in a State or District of Columbia preferred
- Barred in a State or District of Columbia preferred
- Legislative analyzing and drafting experience is an absolute must
- Political judgment and sensitivity required
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to conduct original research and analyze data
- Other relevant experience with public policy, education, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development
This position is at FAIR’s Washington, DC headquarters. The position is exempt, full-time, offering generous benefits; the salary is up to $90,000, a year.
For your application to be considered, please submit a cover letter indicating familiarity with FAIR’s mission, a resume, and one writing sample to bluej@fairus.org.
(Candidates are encouraged to visit FAIR’s webpage at www.fairus.org to learn more about the organization).
FAIR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Senior Policy Analyst (J.D. Required)
(Hybrid Schedule)
Join a team of dedicated professionals at a dynamic time in the immigration reform movement at the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the largest immigration reform group that advocates for enforcement and border controls.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, federal agency personnel, and coalition members
- Draft and analyze legislation and amendments
- Represent FAIR meetings with congressional staff, agency officials, and coalition members
- Assist the director in overseeing the placement and dissemination of the department’s work product
- Complete complex research and writing assignments on immigration-related topics
- Contribute materials, including legislative summaries, weekly updates, grassroots alerts, and fact sheets for dissemination on FAIR’s website, blog, and to FAIR members
- Be a committed and effective advocate for all FAIR’s programs and objectives
Qualifications:
- Law degree required
- Capitol Hill or other legislative experience is required
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills – especially the ability to explain complex policy issues
- Political experience – judgment, and discretion – including an understanding of lobbying, congressional committees, federal legislative procedures, and grassroots targeting
- Strong commitment to FAIR’s mission and the ability to understand issues impacting immigration law or policy
- Professional judgment in all aspects of work; the ability to set priorities, work independently, and produce professional materials of the highest quality in a fast-paced environment
This position is at FAIR’s Washington, DC headquarters. The position is exempt, full-time, and offers generous benefits; salary up to $90,000 a year.
(Candidates are encouraged to review FAIR’s webpage (www.fairus.org) to learn more about the organization).
For your application to be considered, please submit a cover letter indicating familiarity with FAIR’s mission, a resume, and one writing sample to bluej@fairus.org.
FAIR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.