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Ascentria Care Alliance

Director of Advocacy

Worcester, MA · Hybrid

$77K - $84K/hr

Monitor legislation and regulatory changes impacting healthcare, senior care, refugee services ... Chance to advocate for vulnerable populations and strengthen communities Your Voice Can Shape the ...

Ascentria Care Alliance

Director of Advocacy

Worcester, MA · Hybrid

$77K - $84K/hr

Monitor legislation and regulatory changes impacting healthcare, senior care, refugee services ... Chance to advocate for vulnerable populations and strengthen communities Your Voice Can Shape the ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for refugee advocate in the United States is $21.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Refugee Advocate vs Immigration Counselor?

Refugee AdvocateImmigration Counselor
Provides legal support, advocacy, and resources for refugeesAssists clients with immigration paperwork and legal processes
Typically requires knowledge of refugee laws and policiesRequires understanding of immigration laws and procedures
Works in non-profit, government, or legal settingsWorks in legal clinics, government agencies, or private practices

Both roles involve assisting individuals with immigration-related issues, but Refugee Advocates focus more on supporting refugees' rights and integration, while Immigration Counselors primarily help clients navigate legal paperwork and procedures. The roles often overlap in skills and work environments, but their primary focus differs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a refugee advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Refugee Advocate, you need a solid understanding of immigration law, case management, and cross-cultural communication, usually supported by a relevant degree such as social work or international relations. Familiarity with legal databases, case management software, and knowledge of government or NGO systems is often required. Compassion, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills set top advocates apart when supporting vulnerable populations. These skills are vital to effectively navigate complex legal processes, build trust, and secure critical resources for refugees.

What is a refugee advocate?

Refugee Advocates are professionals or volunteers who support and represent the interests of refugees and asylum seekers. They help individuals navigate complex legal systems, access essential services like housing, healthcare, and education, and ensure their rights are protected. Refugee Advocates may also engage in policy work, raise public awareness, and collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve conditions for refugees. Their work plays a crucial role in helping displaced people rebuild their lives in new communities.

What are some common challenges refugee advocates face when supporting clients, and how can they effectively address them?

Refugee Advocates often encounter challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and navigating complex legal and social service systems. Building trust with clients—many of whom have experienced trauma—is essential and can require patience and cultural sensitivity. Effective advocates leverage interpreters, collaborate closely with legal professionals, and work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support. Staying informed about changes in immigration policies and local resources also helps advocates provide accurate guidance and referrals.
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Infographic showing various Refugee Advocate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,058 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

TN Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition: Sr Director of Powerbuilding

NRG Consulting Group

Nashville, TN • On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Status: Full-Time Exempt Position
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Based in Nashville, TN
Salary: $90,000-$118,000
ABOUT TIRRC
The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration. Our mission is to build power, amplify our voices, and organize communities to advocate for our rights. Our vision is a stronger, more inclusive Tennessee where people of all nationalities, immigration statuses, and racial identities can belong and thrive.
TIRRC has a sister organization, TIRRC Votes, a separate nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although TIRRC and TIRRC Votes share a common goal of building power for immigrants and refugees in Tennessee, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. Certain employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, share their time between the two organizations.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This is an exciting opportunity to advance powerbuilding in a state that is central to the fight for our multiracial democracy. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Director of Powerbuilding ensures that TIRRC's campaigns and communications are strategic, impactful, and effective in building collective power with the communities we serve. This role will be part of casting a bold vision for campaigns that build the power needed to challenge authoritarian threats to our communities, and is responsible for translating that vision into high quality implementation by aligning goals with team capacity as the supervisor of the organizing, advocacy, and communications teams. In partnership with the senior leadership team, the Senior Director of Powerbuilding helps articulate and execute a vision that strengthens TIRRC's impact, builds grassroots power, and advances policy and systems change.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Campaign Leadership, Oversight, Strategy & Impact
  • Provide leadership and oversight for campaigns, organizing, advocacy, and communications initiatives, ensuring high-quality design, implementation, and impact
  • Drive alignment, coordination, and clarity across advocacy, organizing, and communications to deliver cohesive, high-impact programs and campaigns that advance ambitious goals and build power for Tennessee's immigrant communities
  • Lead, manage, and coach program directors and other staff, ensuring clear roles, accountability, and alignment with organizational priorities
  • Work with senior leadership to foster collaboration, synchronization, and clear lines of communication with organizing, advocacy, and communications;
  • Lead the creation and rollout of new program initiatives, including defining goals, timelines, and success indicators
  • Ensure campaigns are mission-aligned, community-centered, responsive to emerging needs and opportunities, and grounded in realistic political and power analyses
  • Oversee the development and execution of local, state, and federal program initiatives, including campaign strategy and implementation
  • Ensure timely completion of all programmatic deliverables, including grant-related outcomes and reporting requirements.

Partnerships & External Engagement
  • Guide and manage strategic external partnerships to advance TIRRC's mission and programmatic goals
  • Serve as key media spokesperson on the campaigns, policy advocacy, organizing efforts, and other organizational priorities
  • Represent TIRRC with funders, partners, coalitions, and community stakeholders as needed;
  • Participate in fundraising efforts by contributing campaign expertise, strategy, and impact narratives

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. As with every position at TIRRC, every person in the organization will assist their colleagues to ensure a cooperative environment and respond to the needs of the moment. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
Mission-Driven Movement Leader
  • You possess a deep-rooted commitment to social justice and civic engagement, and you aren't afraid of tough fights. With a background in building power within member-centered organizations, you don't just understand the mission, you have a proven track record of integrating racial justice principles and cultural competency into every level of your work.

Strategic Operations & Program Expert
  • You are a "big picture" thinker who excels at the granular level. With over 5 years of program experience, you're skilled at designing, planning, and executing programs. You navigate fast-paced environments by balancing strategic foresight with a disciplined approach to deadlines and organizational detail.

Seasoned People & Team Manager
  • With at least 2 years in a leadership position, you drive results across multiple teams. You know how to manage diverse departments, foster accountability, and maintain transparent communication, ensuring that different arms of an organization move in sync toward shared goals.

Emotionally Intelligent Collaborator & Communicator
  • You are a relationship builder. Whether you are public speaking, facilitating a group, or navigating sensitive internal matters, you use your emotional intelligence to influence outcomes. You can work with a high degree of independence while remaining a deeply collaborative partner to cross-functional teams.

Adaptable & Tech-Savvy Problem Solver
  • You thrive in evolving environments, bringing both creativity and analytical rigor to the table. As the world around us changes, you're ready to change with it and experiment with new tools and tactics. You are proficient in project management and analytics tools, using data to drive decisions, and you possess the flexibility to adapt your plans to meet the needs of the moment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE
Salary Range: $90,000-$118,000 depending on experience with relocation support available.
Benefits: Full-time TIRRC employees are eligible to receive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of the medical employee premium covered by TIRRC, participate in a 401K retirement plan, and receive 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program. In addition, TIRRC provides paid leave including up to 15 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, and 3 weeks paid sick leave in an employee's first year and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
TO APPLY
The priority application deadline is August 23, 2026. Please submit your resume and answer the application questions to be considered.
This search is being supported by NRG Consulting Group. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

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