California Government Affairs Leader

EdVoice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

EdVoice in Sacramento is seeking a Manager of Government Affairs to shape policy and advance legislation that addresses inequities in public education. You will identify key bills, track deadlines, and lead advocacy with coalition partners and contract lobbyists.

Reporting to the Chief Government Affairs Officer, you will craft persuasive materials, manage stakeholder engagement, and translate complex policy dynamics into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in public policy or related field is a plus.
• 4+ years of professional experience in legislative advocacy, government affairs, politics, public policy, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of California’s legislative and policymaking processes, including Sacramento engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to translate policy into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop legislative and advocacy strategies with the Policy team, leadership, and contract lobbyists to advance EdVoice’s policy pillars.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend legislation, budget proposals, and regulatory changes.
• Execute advocacy campaigns with internal teams, contract lobbyists, and coalitions.
• Draft position letters, testimony, policy briefs, and other advocacy materials.
• Coordinate bill tracking, hearings, amendments, and deadlines; provide updates to internal teams.

Skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in public policy or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Capitol Track

Job description

EdVoice in Sacramento is seeking a Manager of Government Affairs to shape policy and advance legislation that addresses inequities in public education. You will identify key bills, track deadlines, and lead advocacy with coalition partners and contract lobbyists.

Reporting to the Chief Government Affairs Officer, you will craft persuasive materials, manage stakeholder engagement, and translate complex policy dynamics into actionable recommendations for leadership.