State Government Relations Manager​/Senior Manager

Organization Overview

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Ed is a national policy, practice, and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC, and working in states and school districts nationwide. All4

Ed advances equitable policies and practices so all students, especially those from underserved communities—particularly students of color and those from low-income families—graduate high school prepared to complete postsecondary education and achieve success in a rapidly changing world.

For nearly twenty-five years, All4

Ed has provided a voice for the nation’s most vulnerable youth to ensure that all of them—regardless of background, race, ethnicity, learning or physical ability, zip code, or family income—receive a high-quality education. Additionally, All4

Ed supports state policy focused on college and career readiness and district efforts to support the effective use of technology in education through our Future Ready Schools® (FRS) network of more than 3,500 school districts. We conduct policy analyses, advocate for equity-focused policies at all levels, and provide technical assistance to states and districts to address the mismatch between student outcomes and workforce expectations.

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Ed advances equity in education from the classroom to Congress.

The State Government Relations Manager or Senior Manager will report directly to the Director of State Government Relations and will serve as a critical member of the Policy Development and Government Relations (PDGR) team. The Manager/Senior Manager will support the dynamic growth of All4

Ed’s State Policy Center, including developing policy resources such as model legislation, analyses, and case studies, providing technical assistance, and growing All4

Ed’s portfolio of engaged state policymakers and advocates.

The Manager/Senior Manager will bring and develop expertise in the state policy making process, dynamic regional political landscapes, and coalitions of advocates and policymakers nationwide. They will also bring and develop expertise in All4

Ed’s fundamental policy priorities, including college and career pathways, digital equity and innovation (inclusive of AI), next-generation accountability and systems of school support; as well as advancing policy with a student-first, equity-centered mindset.

The seniority of the role will be based on All4

Ed’s assessment of the depth of the candidate’s professional experience.

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Ed is a small, nimble, and dynamic team, we expect the Manager/Senior Manager to grow with the role, taking on increasing levels of responsibility, growing organizational expertise, and developing new areas of work and advocacy. As such, position responsibilities will grow, but to begin with will include, but not be limited to:

• Conduct policy analyses and research on state education policy issues, current state policy landscapes, and advocacy networks and coalitions, especially those aligned with All4
  
  Ed’s policy priorities.
• Analyze legislation, regulations, and other education policy documents to assess their implications, make policy recommendations, translate findings into clear, actionable insights for policymakers, advocates, educators, and education leaders nationwide; and support strategic responses through communications, advocacy, and coalition mobilization.
• Create policy analysis and resources for practitioners in partnering with Future Ready Schools®, including district leaders, district education experts, and educators, aimed at impactful and innovative implementation of policies, as well as ways to harness state policy to provide local policy solutions.

• Gather and use evidence of effective programs to develop policy proposals and recommendations, including identifying promising policies and legislation from state legislative sessions and identifying trends in education policy nationwide.
• Develop and draft legislation and regulations, case studies, legislative testimony, talking points, and policy publications, including both model legislation and legislation targeted at specific states…