Policy & Advocacy Director: Center for Black Educator Development

Bryn Mawr College; Brynmawr; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryn Mawr College is seeking a Policy Director for the Center for Black Educator Development to drive educational justice initiatives. The ideal candidate will blend strategic thinking and advocacy to develop impactful policies within the education sector, aiming to enhance the representation of Black educators.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational justice advocacy.
• Deep understanding of the education landscape.
• Ability to build relationships with policymakers and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advocate for policies aligned with CBED's mission.
• Implement policy strategies to expand CBED's network and impact.
• Engage with stakeholders including educators and policymakers.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Research Skills

Effective Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

The Center for Black Educator Development exists to rebuild a national Black Teacher Pipeline to achieve educational and racial justice by ensuring there is equity in the recruiting, training, hiring, and retention of quality educators that reflect the cultural background and share common socio-political interests of the students they serve. Launched in 2019, the Center for Black Educator Development is revolutionizing education by dramatically increasing the number of Black educators so that low-income Black and other disenfranchised students can reap the full benefits of a quality public education. Learn about our key strategies to rebuild a national Black Teacher Pipeline by visiting our website.

About the position

We are seeking an experienced educational justice advocate, coalition-builder, and leader to join our organization as our Policy Director. Reporting to the Managing Director of External Affairs, the Policy Director will be responsible for developing, implementing, and advocating for policies that align with CBED’s mission and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking, research skills, effective communication skills, and project management expertise. This role requires a deep understanding of the education landscape, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and community organizations. Additionally, the Policy Director will be pivotal in expanding CBED’s network and impact through the development and implementation of our policy strategy.