Education Policy Advocate

California School Employees Association; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

California School Employees Association in Sacramento seeks a Legislative Advocate for our Governmental Relations Office. The role represents the Association before the State Legislature and executive agencies and participates in campaigns and grassroots programs to advance members' interests.

The position requires four years of advocacy experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The advocate must analyze budgets, draft testimony, and negotiate with diverse stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations including funding formulas, revenue sources, and general purpose.
• FPPC lobbyist ethics and the legislature's lobbyist code of conduct.
• Current and pending legislation and court decisions relating to the rights and obligations of Association members, leaders and staff.
• Principles and procedures of the legislative process including committee structure, roles and procedures.
• Principles, procedures and techniques of legislative advocacy.
• Theories, principles, and practices of collective bargaining and dispute resolution.
• Current and historical trends in the administration of public education.
• School district budgeting principles.
• History, mission, functions, and goals of the Association and the American Labor Movement.
• Principles and techniques of research and investigation.
• English usage, style, vocabulary and syntax.
• Political organizing and campaigning.

Responsibilities

• Develop legislative posture on bills; review bills; recommend or reject for membership approval; provide testimony at hearings.
• Analyze state education budgets; identify budget issues affecting classified employees.
• Research, analyze, draft and lobby for Association-sponsored legislation.
• Participate in campaigns and grassroots programs as directed.
• Meet with committees, Senators, Assembly members, staff and Governor's office to build support or opposition.
• Negotiate with diverse groups to reach compromises.
• Attend press conferences, media events, rallies and related events as directed.
• Represent the Association on boards, committees, taskforces, and related groups.
• Stay current with legislative trends and FPPC regulations affecting schools and staff.
• Assist in planning and conducting staff training and in development of communications.

Skills

Legislative advocacy

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Research and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, law, or related field

Job description

California School Employees Association in Sacramento seeks a Legislative Advocate for our Governmental Relations Office. The role represents the Association before the State Legislature and executive agencies and participates in campaigns and grassroots programs to advance members' interests.

The position requires four years of advocacy experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The advocate must analyze budgets, draft testimony, and negotiate with diverse stakeholders while