The nation's largest child advocacy
association currently has an opening for a Senior State Advocacy Strategist.
Under the broad supervision of the Director of Government Affairs, the
individual is responsible for the overall management and implementation of a
select state and school district advocacy plan to advance the adoption of the
Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) and PTA's overall public policy
agenda. The Senior State Advocacy Strategist will supervise Regional Advocacy
Specialists and District Advocacy Coordinators to effectively implement a state
advocacy plan for the prioritization and adoption of the Common Core State
Standards Initiative.
Position requires a Bachelor's
degree in political science, public policy, education, or children's health,
safety, and welfare, or equivalent experience. Master's degree in public policy
or J.D. is preferred. Minimum 5 years combined prior experience in the field of
education and/or public policy, preferably as a grassroots organizer/campaign
organizer within a government relations office in national non-profit
organization, with experience in issues related to children's education, health,
and welfare. Previous supervisory experience is needed as well as experience
with database management and online organizing. Experience working directly with
parents, families, and communities in the fields of education or child and
family services. Knowledge of public policy, grassroots organizing, education
and child advocacy issues is required and familiarity with relevant policy
environment is desired. The individual must have experience directing
national/or statewide issue based organizing campaigns. An understanding of how
federal initiatives are implemented on the state and local level is needed.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, highly organized,
flexible and work in a fast paced and complex environment. Also, the ability to
work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social and political
backgrounds is mandatory. Knowledge of best practices in the field of education
is essential. Strong oral, writing and editing skills are required and strong
interpersonal communication and administrative skills are
needed.
National PTA offers competitive
salary, medical, dental, life, LTD, 403(b), pension plan, transportation
benefit, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid vacation, sick, holiday and
personal days. ONLY resumes including salary requirements will be considered.
Location of the
position is in the Washington, DC area. Send resume and salary
requirements to: Human Resources, National PTA, and 1400 L Street, NW, Suite
300, Washington, DC 20005-9998. Fax: 202-289-6791. E-mail: hrdc_resources@pta.org
EOE. No phone calls please. For information on PTA, please visit our website:
www.pta.org
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