Director of Policy and Government Relations

1 week ago


Washington, United States National Association for Family Child Care Full time
About the Role

The National Association for Family Child Care is seeking a highly skilled Director of Policy and Government Relations to join our team. This is a full-time position based in [location]. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned policy professional with experience in centering an equity, inclusion, and justice framework in ongoing work and team development. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to NAFCC's mission and a proven track record of successfully leading policy agendas and strategies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and implementation of NAFCC's policy agenda, working closely with the leadership team and stakeholders to advance family child care interests at multiple levels of government.
  • Analyze trends, forecast potential impacts, and develop comprehensive policy strategies to promote high-quality home-based early learning programs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key policy actors and influencers, representing NAFCC in policy forums, events, and webinars.
  • Collaborate with research and data projects to provide insight from a policy perspective and inform evidence-based policy development.
  • Provide training and public education on policy issues to diverse audiences and develop written materials such as policy briefs, fact sheets, and talking points.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's (BA) degree in a relevant field, such as public policy, education, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of policy experience, with a proven track record of successfully leading policy agendas and strategies.
  • Familiarity with legislative processes and government relations, including national and state-level child care regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and policies into easy-to-understand language.
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt strategies to meet evolving needs and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time representing NAFCC in conferences and legislative/policy engagements.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
About Us

The National Association for Family Child Care is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting high-quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care for home-based early learning programs. We envision a world where all families have access to high-quality home-based early learning programs that meet their child and family needs, and all FCC educators have access to the opportunities, support, and resources they need to thrive.



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