About this role
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 .
Des cription
IDRA seeks a Georgia Advocacy Coordinator b ased in or near A tlanta , 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 (https://www.idra.org/education-policy/) . This includes in-person advocacy, coordinating coalition engagement opportunities ( e.g., advocacy days), and relationship building at the Georgia State Capitol 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 Georgia Education Justice Coalition (GEJC ) (https://www.idra.org/education_policy/georgia-coalition-for-education-justice/) ; coordinating with other organizations and individual stakeholders to engage in training ses sion s and issue-specific advocacy campaigns; and representing IDRA in Georgia -based and regional-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 GEJ C before the Georgia Gene ral Assemb ly , state board of education, and relevant state and local agencies and governing bodies.
- Coordinat ing the IDRA SEE N Model Policy Shop (https://idraseen.org/model-policy-shop/) , including working with IDRA staff and partners to produce and disseminate model policy packages .
- Conven ing and coordinat ing the IDRA S EEN S tate Policy Collaborative (https://www.idra.org/education_policy/idra-seen-state-policy-collaborative/)
- Support ing completion and dissemination of IDRA’s s outhern e ducation p olicy a genda .
- Supporting the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program (https://www.idra.org/education_policy/idra-education-policy-fellows-program/) , including by helping to develop and present program curricula.
- Support ing the IDRA Civic Changemakers (https://www.idra.org/services/idra-civic-changemakers/) advocacy program for high school students in the Atlanta area
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. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to transport themselves to and from the Georgia State Capitol.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application
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.