Policy Director/Senior Policy Director (AES)

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Policy Director/Senior Policy Director to drive impactful change in early childhood advocacy. This role focuses on cultivating partnerships, championing equity, and guiding strategic initiatives to improve funding and outcomes for young children and their families. You will leverage your expertise to support grantees and influence state policies, making a lasting difference in the lives of children across the nation. Join a dedicated team committed to ensuring every child has the resources they need to thrive in their early years and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership development and equity advocacy is essential.
• Strong background in strategic planning and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate partnerships and champion equity within the network.
• Guide strategy and assist grantees in executing Alliance grants.

Skills

Partnership Development

Equity Advocacy

Strategic Planning

Grant Management

Policy Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

Policy Director/Senior Policy Director (AES)

Posted on December 10, 2020

The Alliance for Early Success convenes and supports a community of early-childhood advocates spanning all 50 states and the District of Columbia, ensuring these allies have the connections and resources needed to secure crucial state funding and policies that provide children what they need in the early years to realize their full potential for a lifetime. We provide our state allies with the latest strategies, research, and expertise from our national allies. We organize peer learning opportunities that help them replicate success and avoid pitfalls. We provide almost $8 million in annual grants to help them build capacity and stability. Above all, we listen to where they are, where they’re trying to go, and how we can fuel that mission.

Funded by many of the leading investors in early childhood philanthropy, the Alliance’s unique support of state advocacy is crucial to the field.

ABOUT THE POSITION

In this role, you will cultivate authentic partnerships within our network, seize opportunities, champion equity, guide strategy, foster connections, help grantees apply for and execute Alliance grants, and leverage your issue-area expertise – all in pursuit of state policies that expand funding and improve outcomes for young children and their families.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Proven experience in policy advocacy related to early childhood.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
4. Experience with grant management and fundraising.
5. Commitment to equity and social justice.