California Education Policy Advocate

California Teachers Association; Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The California Teachers Association (CTA) in Sacramento seeks a Legislative Advocate to analyze complex policy issues and help mobilize CTA members in support of advocacy efforts for California’s public schools. The role reports to the Governmental Relations team and involves shaping positions on budget and education policy.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, experience with campaigns, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with

Formación

• Bachelor’s or higher degree preferred.
• Understanding of legislative, budget, and regulatory processes.
• Deep understanding of the issues facing public schools and the education profession.
• Demonstrated support for racial, social, and economic justice; workers' rights; and a well-funded public education system.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a legislative and regulatory representative for the CTA.
• Prepare supportive data, rationale and testimony for appearances before committees of the legislature and governmental agencies and/or boards.
• Interpret and build support for the CTA legislative and regulatory program through oral and written communication with legislative committees, government agencies, individual legislators, CTA members and lay and professional groups.
• Work cooperatively with other organizations and their representatives to build support for the CTA legislative and regulatory program.
• Work with appropriate CTA Regions/Departments, CTA State Council committees, other committees, and CTA chapters as assigned.
• Coordinate programs such as CTA’s liaison program regarding State Agencies, Boards, et al and other assigned governmental relations and CTA programs.
• Build relationships between CTA, labor unions, lawmakers, community organizations, and other advocacy groups that are beneficial to CTA’s objectives.
• Stay informed about legislative priorities, economic forecasts, and policy changes that impact state budget negotiations.
• Coordinate communications of departments efforts with leaders and staff involved in assigned projects.
• Coordinate appropriate training programs for CTA statewide and regional conferences, the member lobby program, and volunteers involved in assigned projects.
• Maintain effective communications with all involved parties of interest regarding a continuous evaluation of assigned projects and programs.
• Consolidate and prepare reports on assigned projects and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Governmental Relations Associate Executive Director and/or the CTA State Executive Director or their designee manager.

Conocimientos

Public policy

Legislative process

Advocacy campaigns

Communication

Team collaboration

Research and analysis

Crisis management under pressure

Public education

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Descripción del empleo

The California Teachers Association (CTA) in Sacramento seeks a Legislative Advocate to analyze complex policy issues and help mobilize CTA members in support of advocacy efforts for California’s public schools. The role reports to the Governmental Relations team and involves shaping positions on budget and education policy.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, experience with campaigns, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with