Regional Advocacy Director | Legislative Director, Coastal Atlantic Region - ExcelinEd : Job Details

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The Regional Advocacy Director/Legislative Director is responsible for supporting the advancement and success of student-centered policy and legislation for one of the nation's foremost education policy organizations. The Director serves as a boundaryless partner, collaborating with state policymakers, policy shapers, and advocates in a portfolio of states to achieve the organization's policy goals of closing learning gaps, empowering families with opportunity, strengthening pathways to college and career, and reimagining learning.

Virtual Office – South Carolina preferred

About ExcelinEd:

Being a part of ExcelinEd means joining a high-performing and motivated team of education advocates with a shared belief that every child deserves a quality education. Our team is committed to our core values of service, integrity, collaboration, expertise, and making a difference. We set big, ambitious goals and work tirelessly to support states in transforming education through a comprehensive, student-centered policy agenda that increases learning, expands opportunity, and prepares students for higher-quality, higher-wage, in-demand jobs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support state leaders and local advocates in developing, enacting, improving, and protecting student-centered education policies.
• Conduct outreach to state legislative and executive branches and promote the organization's education policy agenda within assigned states.
• Monitor and engage in State Legislative Sessions, State Board of Education meetings, and other governmental policy activities impacting the organization's agenda.
• Develop annual and multi-year state advocacy action plans.
• Track legislation and executive actions, review policy proposals, and support policy implementation.
• Build partnerships with state policymakers and advocacy organizations to promote aligned policy solutions.
• Testify at legislative committee meetings and hearings, and represent the organization at other venues on relevant issues.
• Assist with advocacy communication strategies by providing facts and information for resources.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for state leaders, board members, and executives.
• Conduct policy briefings to educate policymakers and leaders on student-centered policies.
• Participate in organizing state and national convenings, philanthropic engagements, and support the National Summit on Education.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to student-centered education policy advocacy
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Public speaking ability before legislators and policymakers
• Deep understanding of political and legislative processes
• Knowledge of education policy and state politics
• Proven ability to develop and execute advocacy strategies
• Willingness to travel for meetings
• Success in partnering across teams and organizations to drive results
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, manage relationships, and handle complex tasks
• Understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activities management

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Science, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field
• Experience in legislative or executive branch roles, including policy work, bill drafting, tracking, and analysis

To Apply:

• Apply online by clicking the Apply button above.
• Submit the following materials:
• Employment Application
• Cover letter detailing your interest, fit, and salary requirements
• Resume
• Questions: [email protected]
• No application deadline; rolling admissions until filled.
• Only direct applications considered; no phone inquiries.

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