Title: Director, Policy Strategic Partnerships
Team: Policy Leadership
Location: Flexible; Washington, DC preferred
Application process: Apply on our website. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Leadership for Educational Equity
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members' leadership potential to ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education.
Our kids and communities need more leaders who believe that educational inequity is a solvable problem. We believe that when our members are organized and reach positions of leadership, they'll serve as a transformative force for students, communities and the broader movement for educational equity.
LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals who are committed to making a difference. We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment and we are committed to deep investment in continuous improvement. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more about what we do, please visit https://educationalequity.org.
Position Summary
The Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Policy Leadership Team works with and supports LEE members to influence the development and implementation of education policies by identifying high-impact professional opportunities and coaching members in their pursuit of those roles. The Director will cultivate relationships and partnerships with a portfolio of assigned federal, state or local government entities and policy organizations. They are responsible for developing policy partnerships; and executing on a strategy to create high quality professional coaching and sourcing. The Director advises and reports to the Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships.
Position Location
Flexible; Washington, DC preferred
Travel requirement
40%
Responsibilities:
- Identifying and cultivating opportunities for LEE members pursuing careers in policy
- Creating and executing strategies to support members seeking policy roles
- Executing on a strategy to maintain integrity of data that measures the Policy team's impact on members' career advancement.
- Work with the Senior Director to implement a strategy to analyze and seek policy opportunities for members in various regions
- Building relationships with high-priority external policy fellowships to increase the number of members interested in and accepted into each program
- Create and execute a coaching strategy to support members interested in careers in education policy to create concrete next steps for each member
- Collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships team coordinator to execute a strategy to maintain integrity of data that measures the Policy team's impact on members' career advancement.
- Organize and execute networking events and career-focused panel discussions for members in the Policy Leadership pipeline
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge, Abilities & Competencies
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in state or federal policy development within a legislative, executive or advocacy organization
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of education policy organization landscapes (legislative, executive, or advocacy) in various regions
- Demonstrated familiarity with various pathways to high level policy roles in various education policy organizations and the understanding of necessary competencies/experiences to advance in a policy career
- Experience and confidence in cultivating relationships with high-impact policy and advocacy leaders
- Highly organized - able to handle multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and function effectively in a team environment (virtually and in –person)
- Flexible and committed to continuous learning
- Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEE's theory of change
- Comfortable working in geographically dispersed organization setting
- Ability to work flexible hours with occasional weekends and evenings
Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.
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