[YEP-DC] Job Opportunity: TFA Director of Government Affairs

Hey folks,

I'm headed back to my hometown to serve as Executive Director of Teach For America-St. Louis.  I'm incredibly excited to get back and do the work that's so important to me on the ground, but that means we have an opening on the Government Affairs team we are looking to fill!

I can not tell you how amazing this team is.  The DC National Office at Teach For America is filled with incredibly diverse, funny, passionate, brilliant people.  The Government Affairs team is led by our equally brilliant VP of Gov't Affairs, who encourages creativity and innovation in lobbying and relationship building.  And everyone on our small team has the opportunity to interact and work with senior leaders from across our organization, including Wendy, and across the broader education community.

That said, what the job description won't tell you is that our VP is looking for dynamic leaders who are comfortable in a multitude of settings (both critical and friendly) and who are deeply committed to educational equity, authentic diversity, and engaging with the education community with respect and humility, a core value of ours. 

If that's you, please apply at the link below!  (Please note, EVERYONE has to apply through the site!  I'm just the messenger :))

https://teachforamerica.taleo.net/careersection/01/jobdetail.ftl?&job=12634

Best,

Brittany

Here is a full description: 

Title:   Director, Government Affairs

Team:   Growth, Development, and Partnerships

Location:   Washington, D.C.

Application Process:  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Start Date:  Immediately

Status:   Exempt

Strand:  Project Management; Outreach

Job Code:   1-3-2

 

Position Summary

The Director, Government Affairs is responsible for working with the Vice President, Government Affairs to initiate, develop and successfully implement Teach For America's legislative and funding strategies with Congress and the Administration. The director will be responsible for effectively advocating for Teach For America on Capitol Hill, as well as with other audiences.  The successful candidate will possess exemplary communication skills, oral and written, and outstanding relationship building skills.

 

Team Overview

The Growth, Development & Partnerships team mission is to build an ever-expanding and increasingly diverse movement of leaders in the private and public sectors committed to educational excellence and opportunity for all children. We are responsible for enabling and accelerating Teach For America's impact by 1) building partnerships with schools, districts, supporters, government, community organizations, and other education institutions; 2) developing and executing the optimum growth and corps member placement strategy to increase the teacher corps in existing and new sites; and 3) raising financial support to enable our growth and operations.

 

The Government Affairs team is specifically designed to build and maintain relationships with members of the federal government, both in the legislative and administrative branches.  Our goal is to encourage policies conducive to our work and increase funding opportunities for Teach For America.

 

Responsibilities

Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing and cultivating excellent relationships with Congressional staff, particularly with those Members who represent the regions where we are located.
• Reaching out to and coordinating Teach For America's grassroots constituents (alumni, funders, regional board members, etc) to work on federal funding, legislative, and Americorps efforts;
• Reaching out to and coordinating with internal Teach For America teams, such as  communications, policy, development, and regional staff, to articulate Government Affairs goals and coordinate other teams' support of these goals;
• Writing and editing letters, talking points, and other communication for Members of Congress and Administration officials;
• Creating and editing internal documents for communicating Government Affairs' goals and strategies; 
• Managing all aspects of Government Affairs involvement with Members of Congress for Teach For America Week - a nationwide public relations event that brings leaders into the classroom;
• Preparing briefing materials for and participating in meetings with Congressional staff and Members of Congress;
• Disseminating regular and targeted updates on Teach For America to Congressional staff in those regions that we serve;
• Co-managing the budget for the Government Affairs Team;
• Providing general administrative support as needed. 

Candidate Profile and Experience Prerequisites

• At least three years experience on Capitol Hill
• Outstanding relationship building skills
• Exceptional strategic and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Experience with grassroots organizing is a plus
• Familiarity with education policy issues is a plus

Benefits and Salary

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.  In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

 

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

Teach For America seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.

 

Apply Now

Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter with your application. Apply now at www.teachforamerica.org/careers. For more information, please contact staffing@teachforamerica.org.

 

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