Education Policy Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sacramento, California, United States Scion Staffing Full time
Job Title: Education Legislative Advocate

Scion Nonprofit is seeking an experienced Education Legislative Advocate to join our team. As a key member of our government relations team, you will play a critical role in advancing the organization's mission and goals in the California educational community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research and analyze current and proposed federal and state legislative and budget issues, including statutes, regulations, and policies, to develop recommendations and presentations for implementation.
  • Ensure that Congress, legislators, and legislative committees understand the organization's positions on proposed legislation.
  • Manage the design and implementation of the organization's legislative strategy.
  • Contribute to the development and communication of the organization's positions on issues, policies, and bills.
  • Lobby federal and state agencies regarding the organization's positions, including the US Department of Education and State Department of Education.
  • Advocate and represent the organization on state and national boards, advisory groups, and committees, using interpersonal communication skills and collaborative relationships to support the organization's mission.
Requirements:
  • Deep expertise in K-12 school public education funding policy in California, including Prop 98 and LCFF.
  • 3+ years of experience in legislative research, analysis, evaluation, or related governmental relations/advocacy experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in representing/advocating for policy/position via multiple areas of communication, including writing reports and presentations, lobbying, attending meetings and public speaking, attending and testifying at hearings, etc.
  • Experience utilizing interpersonal communication skills to create, maintain, and utilize professional working relationships.
About Scion Nonprofit:

Scion Nonprofit is a national award-winning Nonprofit staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented candidates with amazing opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire Nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firm in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times.



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