Policy & Advocacy Director: Center for Black Educator Development

Bryn Mawr College; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational advocacy organization in Wales is seeking a Policy Director to develop and implement policies aligned with its mission of educational justice. The ideal candidate will possess strategic thinking, project management skills, and a deep understanding of the education landscape. This role is pivotal for expanding the organization's network and implementing impactful policies for quality education.

Qualifications

• Experience as an educational justice advocate.
• Deep understanding of the education landscape.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies that align with CBED’s mission.
• Advocate for policies to support educational justice.
• Expand CBED’s network and impact.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Project management

Research skills

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 ourwebsite .

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.