Legislative Advocate, Governmental Relations Specialist

3 weeks ago

Sacramento, California, United States California School Boards Association Full time
Job Summary

This position requires a highly skilled and knowledgeable individual to research, analyze, and evaluate proposed and current state and federal legislation, legislative issues, statutes, regulations, and policies. The successful candidate will communicate and advocate for the Association's position to influence opinion in favor of public education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Researches, analyzes, and evaluates the impact of proposed and current complex Federal and State legislation, legislative issues, budget issues, statutes, regulations, and policies on governing boards, local educational agencies, and Association programs.
  • Develops and presents legislative analysis, proposals, and recommendations on positions, advice, and strategies for implementation to Association leaders, Legislative Committee, CSBA staff, and others.
  • Communicates Association positions on proposed legislation to congressional members, legislators, legislative committees, Association leaders, Legislative Committee, CSBA staff, and others.
  • Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of the Association's legislative strategy; contributes to the development of the Association's position on bills, issues, and policies.
  • Writes background papers, letters, action alerts, and presentations for advocacy at the Federal and State levels.
  • Contributes to Association publications and reports.
  • Consults with and lobbies the United States Department of Education, State Department of Education, and other federal and state agencies regarding the Association's positions on legislation, policies, and regulations.
  • Represents and advocates for the Association on statewide and national boards, committees, and advisory groups; develops collaborative relationships with policymakers, government officials, school district representatives, and community groups to support the Association's mission, vision, and goals.
  • Serves as a liaison to employees, the public, private organizations, community groups, and government and local educational agency officials; provides consultative services and advice on legislation development, programming, and planning; receives and responds to complaints and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; reviews problems and recommends corrective actions; testifies before boards and committees at public hearings on legislative and regulatory issues.
  • Prepares and submits Board of Director and Delegate Assembly agenda reports and various other committee and staff reports and correspondence regarding assigned program activities.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of new or revised legislative programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations.
  • Communicates orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and technical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups, and representatives of various organizations in a variety of settings, including large and small group meetings.
  • Promotes the mission and values of the Association by exhibiting the Association's commitment to integrity, collaboration, excellence, accountability, innovation, and respect; uses tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; establishes, maintains, and fosters positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing duties and responsibilities.
  • Reads and demonstrates an understanding and adherence to CSBA values, policies, and practices.
  • Demonstrates respect, honesty, and professionalism at all times.
  • Occasional overnight travel to off-site functions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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