Senior Director, State Advocacy and Support

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

📋 Description

• Enhance state policy frameworks and strengthen advocacy across a range of states

• Implement long-term advocacy initiatives and address immediate crises as they arise

• Collaborate with state partners and internal teams in policy, advocacy, legal, communications, and development

• Partner with state associations and allied organizations to enhance state policy frameworks

• Lead direct advocacy efforts on the ground to advance pro-charter legislation in key states

• Strengthen the capacity of state associations in policy, advocacy, legal, communications, and development

• Forge local partnerships with allies

• Mobilize diverse coalitions to advocate for policy objectives

• Develop tools and resources for state charter school associations and partner organizations

• Collaborate with communications, development, legal, research, state, and federal teams

• Create fundable programs, draft donor progress reports, and manage cross-team grant deliverables

• Act as the sector expert and primary resource for advocacy concerning public charter schools

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is advantageous

• At least seven years of experience in advocacy

• Strong knowledge and experience in advocacy

• Proven experience working with state and local partners to achieve objectives

• Comfortable engaging with key stakeholders and fostering honest, productive relationships

• Commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for children

• Belief in robust public school options and accountability as essential aspects of reform

• A diagnostic mindset, creativity, and the courage to take calculated risks

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and operate independently

• Passion, purpose, entrepreneurial spirit, and a track record of achievements

• Willingness to travel frequently for work, including occasional short-notice trips

• Experience with 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations and independent expenditure campaigns is a plus

• Experience in fundraising and donor relations is a plus

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums

• 50% coverage for spouses and dependents

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) covering 100% of in-network medical deductibles

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match after 90 days of employment

• Automatic life insurance coverage

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually

• All federal holidays off

• A week off at the end of the year

• Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular services

• $500 stipend for home office setup within the first 90 days