Government Affairs Professional

Job Description

Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all.

As part of the Stand Together community, yes. every kid. is a leading advocacy team with a families-first approach to transform America’s education policy landscape. yes. every kid. is inviting candidates of varying experience levels and backgrounds to apply for ongoing opportunities to grow the government affairs team.

• A Vice President, Director, or an Associate will drive transformational education policy outcomes in a portfolio of states.
• The yes. every kid. team is remote with an optional in-person office in Arlington, VA.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Manage contract lobbyists and align them to our Vision for public policy advocacy strategies to pass state legislation aligned with Vision.
• Develop and maintain strategic state-based relationships with coalition partners and legislators to advance our Vision.
• Lead specialized projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Entrepreneurial spirit that can create and add strategy/value.

Knowledge And Skills You Bring To The Organization

• You have demonstrated experience cultivating relationships with high-profile individuals.
• You have lobbied at the state government level.
• You have experience connecting individuals and groups to shared Vision and goals and have demonstrated experience building consensus to execute a goal.
• You can travel up to 50% of the time, depending on the need.
• You’re able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote environment.
• You’re able to capture input and support from multiple stakeholders and communities to help remove barriers for students.
• You’re committed to and excited by the Vision of yes. every kid.

Standout Candidates May Also Bring

• You’ve worked in a legislative or executive branch at the state or federal level.

What We Offer

• A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate.
• A vision-driven organization of over 25 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others.
• Competitive salaries and bonuses; our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve.
• Generous 401K match – 6% match with immediate vesting.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits.
• Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management® and other industry specific programs.

About Stand Together

Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference. Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation’s biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.

Our Values

Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.

We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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