Manager – State Initiatives

🕒 March 31

🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $90k - $100k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Scholastic

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1920

📚 Education

📱 Media

🛒 Retail

Education • Media • Retail

Scholastic is a leading educational publisher known for providing books, educational materials, and digital solutions to schools, teachers, parents, and children. They offer a wide range of products including book clubs, book fairs, educational magazines, and digital learning tools designed to support literacy and inspire a love of reading in students. Scholastic is dedicated to creating resources that promote learning and literacy and frequently collaborates with educators to enhance classroom libraries and learning environments. "Every Order Gives Back to the Class" is one of their commitments, ensuring that each purchase contributes free books and resources to schools. The company also offers eGift cards and various subscription services aimed at supporting children's development and fostering a community of readers both at home and in schools.

📋 Description

• Identify emerging business opportunities and shifts in market trends, employing this insight to inform and adapt the overarching Partnership Sales strategy to capitalize on growth opportunities • Develops a deep understanding of state-level education trends and opportunities, with a focus on state initiatives, policies, and standards alongside the full portfolio of Scholastic Education Solutions products • Identify, pursue, and maximize local, state, and federal funding sources for K–12 education, including grants, entitlement programs, competitive funding, and special initiatives • Develop and implement comprehensive funding strategies aligned with district goals, equity initiatives, and student outcomes • Monitor emerging funding opportunities, legislative changes, and policy updates impacting K–12 education finance • Works closely with Sr. Consultant, State Partnerships to prepare proposals, pitch decks, talking points, and research summaries in support of state-level initiatives • Participates in relationship-building activities with partners and prospective partners, representing Education Solutions’ capabilities and priorities • Manages a regular cadence of communications with internal stakeholders to provide insights and updates on state initiatives, including impacts on P&L • Coordinates state initiative budgets, strategic planning, and implementations • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and operations, to ensure alignment of sales efforts with overall business objectives • Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new business development

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Management, Marketing or Business-Minimum • Government relations skills preferred • A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in business development, partnership or account management, and/or strategic communications • Expert-level project management skills coupled with creative and collaborative problem-solving skills and adept EQ (emotional intelligence) • Experience as a subject-matter expert for major funding programs, such as (but not limited to): Title I, II, III, and IV • IDEA, SPED, and other nonprofit funding resources • ESSER and other emergency or stimulus funds • State education grants and categorical programs • Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations, and allowable use guidelines • Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy • Solid writing and presentation skills with an ability to synthesize multiple inputs and tailor communications to a range of audiences • Mastery of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; self-sufficiency with basic design principles and programs a plus • Strong preference for experience in education policy or state government work • Passion for Scholastic mission and creating appealing products for students, teachers, administrators, and parents

🏖️ Benefits

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan) • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions • Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees • Generous Parental Leave Program • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount