Manager, Policy & Coalition Strategy

November 15

⚓ Rhode Island – Remote

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

💵 $32 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👔 Manager

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Generation Citizen

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Non-profit • Education • Social Impact

Generation Citizen is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming civics education in schools by partnering with school districts to provide community-based civic education programs. The organization aims to empower young people and inspire them to actively participate in democracy by experiencing real-world democracy and driving policy change. Generation Citizen focuses on creating an equitable and inclusive democracy through education, supporting educators, and encouraging youth leadership. Their mission is to ensure effective civics education for every young person, fostering a movement of student changemakers.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2011

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

🌍 Social Impact

💰 $50k Seed Round on 2013-02

📋 Description

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a three-year, catalytic grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to advance equitable civic education across Rhode Island. • Coordinate complex projects, facilitate diverse stakeholder groups, and track measurable outcomes in legislative advocacy, educator support, and youth engagement while maintaining rigorous attention to grant compliance, data tracking, and continuous improvement. • Serve as the primary operational liaison with the Rhode Island Foundation in coordination with the Executive Director. • Support the Executive Director in ensuring compliance with grant requirements, including narrative and financial reporting. • Track budget execution across three years, tracking expenditures against approved allocations, and providing regular reports to the Executive Director. • Develop and maintain detailed project work plans aligned with the three-year implementation timeline. • Plan and facilitate monthly coalition meetings using consensus-based decision-making with support from the Executive Director as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years in education policy, coalition building, advocacy, or nonprofit program management. • Demonstrated experience tracking or supporting grants or complex multi-stakeholder projects with measurable outcomes. • Exceptional organizational skills, managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and budgets. • Strong analytical skills using measurement systems and using data for continuous improvement. • Experience working within or supporting diverse coalitions, building consensus, and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics. • Understanding of legislative processes and developing actionable campaigns. • Excellent written & verbal skills, synthesizing complex information for diverse audiences. • Deep commitment to educational equity and racial justice; ability to center equity in all work.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) with a 3% employer match (capped at $1,000 annually) • Flexible Spending Account • Health Savings Account • Paid time off • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Emplova • Tickets at Work • Pet Insurance