Government Affairs Director

Stand Together; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Government Affairs Director to lead efforts in transforming education policy. In this remote role, you will develop strategies to enhance education freedom, manage relationships with policymakers, and oversee public affairs campaigns. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector while working with a passionate team dedicated to innovative solutions. Join a community that values growth and entrepreneurial spirit, where your contributions will drive meaningful change in the lives of students and families across the nation.

Benefits

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health and dental plans

Wellness support

Mental health support

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salaries

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in government affairs or managing legislative advocacy campaigns.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute state government affairs strategy to advance education policies.
• Manage contract lobbyists and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Government affairs

Lobbying

Legislative advocacy

Public policy

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial aptitude

Job description

At yes. every kid, our purpose is to transform education to be as diverse as the kids it’s designed to serve. Instead of allowing politicians and special interests to rule education, we can unleash the extraordinary potential of every kid by treating them with dignity and empowering them to make decisions that are best for them. Join us as we give a voice to every parent, student, and teacher who shares that goal.

yes. every kid is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

yes. every kid is a leading legislative advocacy team with a families-and-kids first approach to transforming America's education policy landscape.

The Government Affairs Director oversees efforts in a portfolio of key states across the country. The Director works with the leadership team, internal and external partners, and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that advance the vision of the organization.

The yes. every kid team is remote with an optional in-person office in Arlington, VA.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Develop and execute a multi-session state government affairs strategy to advance policies that increase education freedom and achieve business objectives in assigned jurisdictions.
• Hire and directly manage contract lobbyists.
• Identify and build relationships with policy champions, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal team members and external partners.
• Direct and engage in public affairs campaigns including, but not limited to, lobbying, legislative advocacy, market research, implementation of programs, policy development, and coalition management.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of spending to deliver strong returns on investment.
• Ensure 100% compliance and record keeping with all relevant state laws, including, but not limited to, rules and lobbying registration and reporting requirements.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience in government affairs, lobbying, government relations, or managing legislative advocacy campaigns.
• Familiarity with the legislative process, political structures, and policymaking.
• Demonstrated experience bringing an idea from formation to fruition in the public policy space.
• Ability to comprehend and engage with policy concepts and legislative language.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, depending on need.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, strong attention to detail, and high professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial aptitude.
• Commitment to the vision of yes. every kid.

Standout Candidates Will Bring:

• Relationships with state policymakers.
• Experience in education policy.
• Supervisory experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values:

Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.