Senior Director – Policy and Advocacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with relevant partners to develop and enhance ECIC’s annual policy agenda.

• Facilitate a coalition comprising early childhood advocates, child care providers, health practitioners, parent leaders, government representatives, and community leaders.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with elected officials and government agencies to garner support for policy modifications.

• Create work plans and coordinate materials such as talking points, legislative summaries, factsheets, testimony, reports, letters, and e-bulletins.

• Work alongside research, advocacy, and communication teams, as well as partner organizations and consultants, to create and disseminate educational resources.

• Collaborate with national, state, regional, and local partners; identify new allies; and formulate joint policy strategies.

• Organize and execute legislative days, town hall meetings, press conferences, site visits, and other gatherings.

• Oversee fund development for the Policy & Advocacy team, including proposals, reports, activity tracking, budgets, and relationships with funders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, or a related field, accompanied by seven (7) years of relevant experience.

• Familiarity with state and federal early childhood funding streams and legislation, the state legislative process, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, and related strategies.

• Outstanding advocacy, consensus-building, coalition-building, and leadership abilities.

• Capability to work collaboratively and collegially with staff and organizations, including diverse groups and individuals across the political spectrum.

• Proficient at serving as a public spokesperson and advocate for the organization.

• Ability to analyze and communicate legal concepts and complex issues to diverse audiences.

• Commitment to social change through empowering low-income individuals and communities of color.

• Experience working in partnership with parent leaders, particularly from low-wealth or low-income families.

• Skillful and comfortable in building relationships with public officials, coalition partners, community leaders, and media representatives.

• Effective in group consultation and meeting facilitation.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines accurately and attentively.

• Proficient in utilizing data and analytical skills to identify opportunities, prioritize tasks, and address challenges.

• Ability to collaborate with racially and ethnically diverse colleagues and community members.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and web-based applications.

• A valid driver’s license and vehicle or the ability to travel throughout Michigan and nationally, including occasional overnight travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Flexible work environment.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.