Washington Government Affairs Director
Company: Stand for Children Leadership Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 6, 2024
Job Description:
THE ROLEYour role stands at the intersection of government
affairs and the effort to make positive changes in educational
equity and racial justice in Washington. As a key member of Stand's
Washington team at a moment of tremendous need and opportunity, you
will be responsible for advocacy and direct lobbying in the
statehouse and working with stakeholders to advocate for our
supported policies. You will play a leading role in policy
development and implementation of priority laws. And you will help
set election strategy in state-level campaigns. Through your
dedication and passionate approach to the role, you get the
opportunity to work with colleagues who not only care deeply about
justice and equity but who are bold and strategic and take
responsibility for achieving substantial progress toward our
mission every year.This is a remote position, must live in the
Seattle metro area with the ability to travel around King County
and to Olympia.THE ORGANIZATIONStand for Children is a unique
catalyst for education equity and racial justice, to create a
brighter future for us all.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advocacy and Direct Lobbying
- Research, write, and present legislation that supports Stand
for Children's focus areas.
- Lobby relevant stakeholders to advocate for our supported
policies and initiatives, including in the areas of educational and
justice equity.
- Build, lead, and/or participate in coalitions of partner
organizations to develop and implement policy initiatives and
achieve campaign successes that advance equity, education funding,
and racial justice.
- Plan and work closely with Stand for Children staff to drive
statewide education and engagement campaigns to develop an
understanding of and support for Stand Washington priority policy
goals.
- Build and cultivate effective partnerships with legislators on
both sides of the aisle, education leaders, relevant state
agencies, and organizations.
- Engage young people, parents, educators, and other community
members to participate in the development of and advocacy for
effective policy solutions.
- Implementation
- Monitor and advocate for the effective implementation of
priority laws and budget line items to ensure they reach the
classroom and/or community as intended, in alignment with Stand for
Children's Implementation Framework.
- Act as the state education and juvenile legal system policy
expert and contribute to a marketing and communications strategy
that allows parents, educators, and community members to understand
and act upon policy proposals.
- Electoral Strategy
- Set strategy and lead Stand for Children's involvement in state
legislative and statewide electoral campaigns. Work with the
Executive Director to develop candidate endorsement and electoral
strategies.
- Manage the candidate endorsement process, the political
contribution process, and effective involvement in campaigns.
- Educate endorsed candidates for political office on Stand's
priority issues.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passionate commitment to Stand for Children's mission.
- Proven commitment to racial equity and experience with applying
a racial equity lens to policy strategy.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in policy development and
advocacy in Washington state.
- Knowledge of state-level education policy and/or justice policy
preferred.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and effective
partnerships, as well as demonstrated skill with persuasion and
influence.
- Ability to deliver, receive, and incorporate direct feedback,
effectively and respectfully.
- Professional maturity and integrity, high level of
self-direction, and sense of urgency.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to juggle
multiple and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, especially about making
complicated ideas compelling and accessible to the public.
- Comprehensive analytical, strategic thinking, and
problem-solving skills with the ability to plan and implement in a
demanding, fast-paced environment.
- It requires regular travel to Olympia, WA, a valid driver's
license, and access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to be stationary for extended periods and to travel to
in-person meetings. Ability to lift more than 10 pounds, on
occasion; May require climbing stairs.STARTING SALARY RANGE:
$99,409 - $124,262 commensurate with experience. Generous
benefits.Stand for Children consists of two separate entities.
Stand for Children, Inc., a grassroots membership organization is
exempt under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, and
Stand for Children Leadership Center, a leadership development
organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3)Stand for Children
and Stand for Children Leadership Center provide equal employment
opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national
origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race,
religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
and/or expression or marital status. We are committed to a diverse
and culturally inclusive workplace in which our differences broaden
our awareness, enrich our daily experiences and contribute to our
collective strength.We predominantly partner with low-income
communities of color. Therefore, though race and other legally
protected characteristics are
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