Public Policy Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Illinois Action for Children Full time
Company Overview:
Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) is a leading organization in the early childhood care and education sector. We aim to improve learning and life outcomes for children and families, particularly those in need.

We strive to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion creates a positive employee experience and helps us serve our clients better.

We offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a company contribution of 95% for single coverage, 401k with company match, generous PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, STD & LTD insurance, and company-paid life insurance.

Job Description:
The Advocacy & Engagement Associate will develop and implement strategies to engage families, providers, community members, and partners to amplify IAFC's reach statewide. The role requires excellent communication and community engagement skills, public speaking, writing, editing, social justice advocacy campaign/organizing, and social media experience and/or skills.

The ideal candidate will be able to travel throughout the city and state, work independently, and handle multiple projects and timelines. A valid driver's license and insurance are also required.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Public Policy, Research & Advocacy team members and IAFC Marketing & Communications department to create content for digital communications to support IAFC's policy agenda.
- Develop trainings, tools, and resources to build advocacy capacity and leadership across various constituencies.
- Identify and support opportunities and communications strategies to make research findings relatable and actionable to various audiences.
- Convene public education, awareness-building events, and other engagement opportunities.
- Draft advocacy communications, including action alerts, monthly e-Advocate and We, the Village newsletters, and other communications materials as needed.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and one to two years related experience and/or training;
- Public speaking, writing, editing, social justice advocacy campaign/organizing, and social media experience and/or skills;
- Excellent communications and community engagement skills;
- Ability to travel throughout the city and state;
- Ability to work independently;
- Valid driver's license and insurance;

Estimated Salary: $53,000 (annualized)

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