Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alliance for Decision Education

Posted by Alliance for Decision Education on November 16, 2021

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Policy and Advocacy advocates for and works to implement Decision Education policies across multiple states. They will oversee and partner with a network of state-based lobbyists and advocates to create state policy-making strategies and establish affirmative policy changes to make Decision Education a part of all students’ learning experiences.

The position can be partially remote initially, but we would prefer that the Director of Policy and Advocacy mainly work from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization deems it safe to return to the office. That said, we will consider long-term remote work for exceptional candidates. Frequent travel will be expected once it is deemed safe, and we expect that this individual will be travelling approximately 30-50% of the time.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive a comprehensive and strategic policy and advocacy plan for the Alliance
• Launch and lead key state policy campaigns to incorporate Decision Education in K-12 learning
• In collaboration with state-based lobbyists and activities:
• Build relationships and meet with state-based lobbyists and advocates, local officials/interest groups (e.g. education officials, teachers’ unions, district staff, etc.), local policy makers (e.g., legislators and state agencies), and potential allies and advocates (including students, parents, teachers, influencers, think tanks, advocacy groups)
• Craft legislative language, ensure timely introduction of bills, and strategize for legislative meetings
• Influence regulatory action from the relevant state agencies (e.g. the state board of education)
• Monitor and analyze relevant activity in the state education systems and the national education landscape
• Partner with the Alliance’s Community and Partnerships Department in executing outreach and mobilizing campaign goals and objectives
• Collaborate with the Alliance’s Communications Department on crafting language and various collateral materials
• Leverage and work with the existing Alliance network (including staff, Board, Advisory Council, Ambassadors, and other advocates) to further policy and advocacy goals

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