BACKGROUND
Founded in 2011 through a partnership between schools and families, Families for Excellent Schools works to build coalitions of families and their allies and running campaigns that change education policy. As an organization, Families for Excellent Schools envisions a future where every child attends an excellent school. Currently, Families for Excellent Schools works with 41,000 families and over 100 allies in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
In order to secure significant wins that create and expand excellent schools, Families for Excellent Schools convenes parents, institutions, and funders to develop and execute its campaigns with the following core strategies:
§ Organizing: Our parent organizing model focuses on building relationships that lead to actions that build power.
§ Mobilizing: When strategic, we assemble our supporters for large public events to effectively demonstrate power of our families and their allies.
§ Communications: Through earned, paid, social and digital media, we elevate stories of our families who are directly impacted by our failing education system.
§ Elected Engagement: The authority to enact the policy changes that we want will rest in school boards or state legislatures, and we work to create access to those politicians for our members.
§ Policy and Research: Thoughtful policy and research work bolster our credibility with the press and the public, as well as drive the press narrative and parental enthusiasm for our work.
§ Community Allies: Securing the support of community allies such as faith-based organizations and trusted community institutions lends credibility to a campaign.
OPPORTUNITY
Families for Excellent Schools seeks a talented policy expert who will manage policy and press research, data analysis, and opposition research for media and communications. In partnership with program staff and partners, the National Policy Director will ensure that all Families for Excellent Schools' campaigns have strong policy and research support, as well as clear and ongoing communications with staff and families on policy stance in all three states.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Manage Policy Analysis for Families for Excellent Schools' Press and Communications Work
Working closely with the policy team of partners and state staff, the National Policy Director will:
§ Research and analyze data on relevant education policies or issues and develop analyses of variable lengths and sophistication for internal and external use.
§ Manage research on education and political issues for press and communications work.
§ Publish policy papers (e.g. white papers) in alignment with the fast-paced environment of political campaigns, ensuring that they are appropriate for press and other public consumption.
§ Work with program staff to align our policy stances and publications with elected engagement and lobbying strategies.
Conduct Extensive Research on Education Policy Landscape to Guide Families for Excellent Schools' Campaigns and Expansion Efforts
The National Policy Director will:
§ Produce extensive opposition research in context of varying political and policy environments in all three states, including elected officials, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations
§ Establish and oversee the overall research program of Families for Excellent Schools in guiding its long-term campaigns and expansion efforts.
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic, results-oriented environment in which expectations are high for both the quality and speed of work. In addition, they should have the following:
§ Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in the relevant fields (e.g. public policy, data analysis and research) preferred;
§ Five to seven years of experience in an education policy or other issue advocacy environment, with a demonstrated ability in press research and communications;
§ Need to summarize top-notch policy research and data analysis into press-ready materials for public consumption in a fast-paced campaigns environment;
§ Attention to detail of message and message discipline across multiple platforms;
§ Strong ability to balance urgency with discipline—gets the message right every time even under intense pressure;
§ Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team;
§ Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color;
§ An understanding of the role of communications in achieving advocacy goals and policy change.
In keeping with the work, candidates must be able to travel and work on site frequently, and work moderately irregular hours when needed.
COMPENSATION
Salary is commensurate with experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
LOCATION
Flexible (New York City, Connecticut, Massachusetts)
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the instructions on this link.
Families for Excellent Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Families for Excellent Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Families for Excellent Schools is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and diversity.
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