Early Learning Policy Specialist (Hybrid) - Drive Child Well-being

Texans Care for Children; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health, dental, vis

Flexible schedule in a hybrid env.

Employer retirement matching (up to 3%

Stipends for home phone/internet, loan

Competitive PTO: holidays, vacation, s

Sick leave

Job summary

Texans Care for Children in Austin, TX seeks an Early Learning Policy Associate to support policy research, data analysis, and advocacy efforts focused on child care and early education.

In partnership with the Director of Early Learning Policy, you will develop recommendations, craft advocacy strategies, engage families and providers, and coordinate with coalitions to advance policies that benefit Texas children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus on public policy, education, public health, social work, or other relevant field.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in public policy and/or advocacy.
• Subject matter experience on policies and programs to improve the health and well-being of children and families (Medicaid, ECI, CHIP) or early learning settings (child care, pre-K, mixed delivery).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with initiative.
• Experience in writing, research, and data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse group of stakeholders and coalitions.
• Experience working alongside people of various viewpoints and backgrounds.
• Commitment to the mission of Texans Care for Children and passion for improving the well-being of Texas children.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring federal and state policy issues and conducting policy research and analysis in partnership with the research team.
• Identifying state policy priorities and implementing legislative and administrative advocacy strategies to improve the well-being of children and families in Texas.
• Engaging families and community providers to understand the current challenges facing children and families, and help elevate their stories, in partnership with the community engagement team.
• Communicating regularly with agency leaders, community leaders, researchers, and experts to understand current practices and identify best practices to address them.
• Producing policy briefs, written testimony, presentations, and other policy materials.
• Developing strong relationships and communicating Texans Care for Children's policy priorities to lawmakers, the public, and the media.
• Serving on state advocacy coalitions and regional/local coalitions as needed.
• In partnership with the communications team, developing content for campaigns including videos, blogs, op-eds, social media posts, and other materials, as needed.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, education, public health, social work, or related field

Job description

Texans Care for Children in Austin, TX seeks an Early Learning Policy Associate to support policy research, data analysis, and advocacy efforts focused on child care and early education.

In partnership with the Director of Early Learning Policy, you will develop recommendations, craft advocacy strategies, engage families and providers, and coordinate with coalitions to advance policies that benefit Texas children.