Education Policy Outreach Lead

OpenSky Policy Institute; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenSky Policy Institute is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Manager to advance education policy initiatives and coordinate InvestEd Nebraska partnerships. You will lead coalition planning, manage events, and craft communications with policy teams to broaden support and impact.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, project leadership, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced policy environment while fostering diverse statewide participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Education or related field recommended.
• 2–3 years of experience in community engagement or outreach.
• Experience with education systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate outreach events and coalition activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Coordinate scheduling, meeting agendas, and materials.
• Support policy advocacy and policy communications.
• Track engagement metrics and report progress.
• Represent OpenSky and InvestED Nebraska at events.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy advocacy

Strategic thinking

Communication

Editorial skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Education or related field

Tools

Digital engagement tools

Phone banking

Text messaging

Digital advertising platforms

Job description

OpenSky Policy Institute is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Manager to advance education policy initiatives and coordinate InvestEd Nebraska partnerships. You will lead coalition planning, manage events, and craft communications with policy teams to broaden support and impact.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, project leadership, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced policy environment while fostering diverse statewide participation.