VP of Midwest State Government Relations

4 weeks ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Strada Education Foundation Full time

Strada Education Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Vice President, Midwest State Government Relations. This key role will be pivotal in advancing Strada's policy goals by leading advocacy efforts across the Midwest region to advance our mission and impact.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of state government operations, with a strong emphasis on workforce development, post-secondary education, and economic growth. They will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive advocacy strategies, while building coalitions that advance Strada's mission at the state level.

Strada Education Foundation is a national nonprofit social impact organization that supports programs, policies, and organizations that strengthen connections between education and employment in the U.S. with a special focus on helping those who have faced the greatest challenges securing economic opportunity through postsecondary education or training (PSET).

Our new strategic plan focuses on five strategic pillars: clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordable PSET, work-based learning, and employer alignment. We work with partners in education and training, nonprofit organizations, industry, startups, and public policy. We leverage strategic philanthropy, investments, research, communications, advocacy, and collaborating organizations as tools to help advance equitable pathways to opportunity.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in state government relations, lobbying, or working within a state legislative branch. They will possess expertise in policy issues related to workforce development, postsecondary education, and economic development. Additionally, they will have demonstrated success collaborating with advocacy partners, state legislatures, governors, and state agencies to drive policy initiatives.

This role requires a willingness to travel 25-30% of the time across the Midwest region and the ability to work in a hybrid model based in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate will be adept at operationalizing strategy and effectively communicating strategic endeavors within the organization and in external contexts, both verbally and in writing.

Strada is committed to building a strong and healthy workplace culture and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about education and employment, and have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive advocacy strategies across multiple Midwest states
  • Build and maintain effective partnerships and coalitions with advocacy organizations, policymakers, and key stakeholders
  • Provide timely and insightful policy/legislative analysis to inform Strada's state-level advocacy efforts
  • Establish strong, direct relationships with key governors, legislative leaders, state agency heads, and staff
  • Travel 25-30% of the time across the Midwest region to engage with stakeholders and build relationships

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or a related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in state government relations, lobbying, or working within a state legislative branch
  • Proven expertise in policy issues related to workforce development, postsecondary education, and economic development
  • Demonstrated success collaborating with advocacy partners, state legislatures, governors, and state agencies to drive policy initiatives
  • Established network of relationships with policymakers and key influencers across the Midwest region

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