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POSITION TITLE: Advocacy Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: No One Left Behind

LOCATION: Washington, D.C. Metro Area

REPORTS TO: Director of Advocacy

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59pm ET on March 25, 2026.

 

ABOUT NO ONE LEFT BEHIND 

No One Left Behind (NOLB) was established in 2014 when former Afghan interpreter and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) recipient Janis Shinwari took $35,000 raised for him through a GoFundMe campaign and founded an organization to help others like him. Janis saved five American soldiers as an interpreter in combat, yet waited years for his SIV application to be approved. 

 

Today, NOLB is the only national organization solely dedicated to assisting SIV-eligible allies. NOLB directors, advisors, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the United States meets its moral obligation to protect those who risked their lives in support of it abroad.

 

For more information, please visit nooneleft.org.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Advocacy Coordinator is a Washington, D.C. metro area-based hybrid position responsible for assisting the Director of Advocacy in developing and advancing policies to support SIV-eligible allies. The Advocacy Coordinator will help execute new legislative and policy efforts to restore and improve the wartime allies’ SIV programs and expand their reach to novel populations of allies. Additionally, the Coordinator will monitor federal legislation, draft and facilitate communications to Congress and the administration, and draft public advocacy materials.

 

The Advocacy Coordinator also supports No One Left Behind’s grassroots advocacy efforts and the Partners in the Promise campaign. The Coordinator should be an innovative and energetic professional capable of building working relationships within civil society and the U.S. government. The Coordinator plays an important role by providing administrative support to the advocacy department. The Coordinator will also be a key partner with the Director of Advocacy to manage the Advocacy Department’s records.

 

The Advocacy Coordinator should expect to collaborate across the organization. The hybrid position is D.C. metro area-based, and applicants should expect to work from the No One Left Behind office in Arlington at least one day per week, with additional in-person time required for advocating on Capitol Hill.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Tracks legislative and regulatory actions related to SIV policy, immigration policy, and support to America’s wartime allies more broadly;

  • Writes and edits advocacy content, including petitions, letters, meeting requests, research briefs, factsheets, and other constituency-building communication;

  • Assists in the development of SIV policy initiatives;

  • Assists in the implementation of the organization's legislative strategy;

  • Deepens relationships by engaging with Congress, policymakers within the administration, and citizens across civil society about the need to stand with our wartime allies;

  • Develops and manages a knowledge management system that tracks engagement with advocacy and government partners;

  • Collaborates with the Directors of Advocacy and Communications to develop external communications on our advocacy leadership; 

  • Collaborates with the Evacuation and Resettlement Departments to develop a greater understanding of specific challenges facing SIVs and other wartime allies; and

  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Unfaltering dedication to supporting America’s wartime allies;

  • Fast-learning and adaptable;

  • Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience, or equivalent experience required;

  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;

  • Strong attention to deadlines and proofreading skills;

  • High proficiency in project management, attention to detail, prioritization of work, and organization;

  • Experience in building networks spanning political divides;

  • Collegial and able to develop strong relationships both internally and externally;

  • Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and Zoom;

  • Located in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area;

  • Veteran (preferred but not required);

  • Familiarity with the SIV Program and immigration policy (preferred but not required); and

  • Capitol Hill experience (preferred but not required).

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Exemplifies character in the form of being honest, discreet, and trustworthy; possesses the utmost integrity.

  • Self-starter and innovator; has a problem-solving mindset with good project management skills and time management.  

  • Demonstrates humility and flexibility and recognizes the achievements of others.

  • Possesses strong communication skills up and down the organization and is open to listening to the views of others.

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COMPENSATION: $55,000-$60,000

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BENEFITS:

  • Safe harbor 401(k) match: 100% up to 3% of compensation and 50% on contributions between 3% and 5%, calculated each pay period.

  • Employer contribution toward health insurance premiums, with employees responsible for any additional premiums if selecting a higher-cost plan.

  • Premium dental, vision, and life insurance coverage with no waiting period.

  • As a nonprofit employer, employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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HOW TO APPLY:​

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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Submit a resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for two professional references to the following link: https://wkf.ms/4cDDh8V 

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