Senior Manager, Innovation and Choice

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November 19

⚓ Rhode Island – Remote

Although this job is listed in Rhode Island, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $100k - $120k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Democrats for Education Reform

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Education • Government • Non-profit

Democrats for Education Reform is a national political organization dedicated to electing Democratic leaders who prioritize high-quality and equitable education for all students. The organization supports policies that improve the quality of education in America, including public school choice, resource equity, and teacher quality. DFER engages in political campaigns to endorse and elect candidates who align with their educational reform values and works to influence education policy at both national and state levels.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2007

📚 Education

🏛️ Government

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of a bold, high-impact agenda around the organization’s forward-thinking policy agenda centered on choice, accountability, and innovation in education. • Craft state and federal policy, supporting our commitment to advancing bold and innovative education policies. • Strengthen partnerships with coalitions, advocacy groups, and stakeholders to expand the organization’s reach and impact. • Partner with experts in implementation and monitoring to create frameworks for policymakers. • Support the organization’s initiatives to engage governors, gubernatorial candidates, and state leaders in advancing bold education reforms.

🎯 Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in education policy, with a demonstrated focus on charter schools, school choice, teacher policy, or education entrepreneurship. • Strong existing relationships and demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers, and coalitions. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policy ideas into compelling, accessible language tailored to diverse audiences. • Superior research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and research and apply insights to advance policy priorities. • A demonstrated commitment to advancing educational equity and excellence for all students. • A postgraduate degree in public policy, education, or a related field is preferred, but not required for candidates with an exceptional record of experience.

🏖️ Benefits

• health, vision, and dental coverage • flexible spending plan • life insurance • short- and long-term disability insurance • 401K plan with a match plan • flexible spending/benefits plan • paid family leave • paid time off (vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and all National holidays)