Director of Policy

The Director of Policy and Communications reports to the Executive and Deputy Directors and is responsible for supporting the development and helping manage all aspects of CFE's public policy agenda.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide input in shaping and achieving CFE's policy goals and strategies
• Conduct policy research and analysis on education issues
• Design studies and advocacy campaigns focused on school reform issues
• Monitor and develop initiatives, analyses, responses, testimony, and other written materials in legislative and regulatory matters
• Develop content for media placement, public education materials and briefings
• Assist in development and implementation of CFE communication strategy
• Draft press releases, op-ed pieces, and letters to the editor for local and national publications and electronic media
• Foster and maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets
• Provide content for CFE website, newsletters and special publications
• Participate in educational equity coalitions
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred)
• Direct and significant experience (five years) analyzing and developing public policy and communication on public education issues
• Excellent research skills (paper and electronic) and ability to synthesize information quickly with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including editing skills
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve, prioritizing tasks to effectively meet deadlines, experience in project management
• Self -motivated with ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access

E-mail resume with cover letter including salary requirement and a writing sample
to Jean Laupus, jlaupus@cfequity.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.

The Campaign for Fiscal Equity is an equal opportunity employer.

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