IDRA Deputy Director of Advocacy & Community Partnerships
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United States
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The listing
IDRA is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college.
IDRA seeks Deputy Director of Advocacy & Community Partnerships based in or near Austin, whose primary duties will include:
- Connecting students, families, educators and community leaders to local, state and federal advocacy opportunities through IDRA’s priorities
- Collaborating with IDRA’s policy, advocacy and community engagement team and other staff to create and execute state-level advocacy strategies for the organization’s policy priorities. This includes in-person advocacy, coordinating coalition engagement opportunities (e.g., advocacy days), and relationship building at the Texas Capitol in Austin and other relevant agencies and organizations during and between legislative sessions.
- Developing campaign strategies for and convening, managing and expanding the membership and reach of the Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC); coordinating other organizations and individual stakeholders to engage in issue-specific advocacy campaigns; and representing IDRA in Texas-based advocacy coalitions.
- Supporting and developing relationships with other advocacy organizations to execute state-level advocacy campaigns for IDRA’s policy priorities.
- Testifying on behalf of IDRA and/or TLEEC before the Texas legislature, state board of education, and relevant state and local agencies and governing bodies.
- Supporting the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program, including by helping to develop and present program curricula and directly supervise Texas-based fellows.
We seek an individual with a proven track record who shares our views that no child is expendable and that communities must have a voice in the policies that most impact them. Applicants should understand asset-based practices, systemic change, institutional biases and current local, state and federal education policy issues.
Compensation: Minimum salary is $80,000. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Process
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application form
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vita or resumé
- Contact information for three professional references
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
IDRA is an equal opportunity employer.