Strategic Coalitions & Policy Director

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

FSA

Parental leave 12 weeks

PTO 25 days

Home office stipend

Internet & cell reimbursement

Job summary

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is seeking a Senior Director-level support to steer coalition, congressional, and state engagement initiatives from Washington, DC in a hybrid work setting. You will translate strategy into execution by drafting materials, managing logistics, and ensuring timely follow-up across multiple fast-moving workstreams.

You will help maintain sharp briefing materials, pre-call preparations, field intelligence capture, and timely partner communications,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in coalition politics, association management, policy or advocacy.
• Experience supporting a senior leader across multiple workstreams.
• Experience drafting policy/advocacy materials for varied audiences.
• Experience coordinating recurring calls or convenings.
• Familiarity with charter schools or K–12 education policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain coalition contact lists and meeting notes.
• Draft briefing materials and talking points for audiences.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for coalition convenings.
• Draft content for Partner Fly-Ins and Hill visits, with Events & Logistics.
• Prepare materials for state leader calls and networks.
• Compile field intelligence into actionable reports.

Skills

Coalition politics

Association management

Policy advocacy

Policy drafting

Strong writing

Event coordination

Discretion

Job description

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is seeking a Senior Director-level support to steer coalition, congressional, and state engagement initiatives from Washington, DC in a hybrid work setting. You will translate strategy into execution by drafting materials, managing logistics, and ensuring timely follow-up across multiple fast-moving workstreams.

You will help maintain sharp briefing materials, pre-call preparations, field intelligence capture, and timely partner communications,