California Education Policy Director

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 125000 - 145000

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

California Education Policy Director

San Diego CA (preferred) may be based in Los Angeles or Northern CA (San Francisco) office

About AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.

With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us AJC is thereempowering leaders in government education partner communities and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies.

The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response. Join us.

Your Department

AJCs Regional Offices connect the local communities with AJCs global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. We maintain the agencys nationwide presence by attracting leaders and donors to AJC enhancing the organizations influence with key local national and international decision makers and stakeholders implementing advocacy initiatives at the state and local level and establishing and nurturing community relationships.

Your Impact

The California Education Policy Director will work with the California regional offices on the development and implementation of strategic education policy and legislative/governmental advocacy initiatives to prevent and address antisemitism and anti-Zionism in educational spaces. The role works in close coordination with the Center for Education Advocacys Director of Education Policy and the Directors of the San Diego Los Angeles and Northern California Regional offices.

Your Role

Advance legislative advocacy strategy regarding antisemitism and education policy at the local and state levels in partnership with AJCs

Center for Education Advocacy and Department of Policy and Political Affairs

Provide expert guidance to California regional staff on education-related legislative advocacy strategy including on curricular issues such

as Ethnic Studies implementation

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government officials and policy experts in the education sector

Collaborate with the communications team to develop messaging and public-facing materials

Oversee related research projects with internal and external stakeholders to inform AJCs work and measure its impact

Represent AJC to relevant internal and external constituenciesand internal and external constituencies

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education Training and Experience

Bachelors degree (Masters or Law degree preferred)

10 years experience in education policy public policy or related education field

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Commitment to AJCs core values: Respect Teamwork Integrity Excellence and Accountability

Passion for the mission goals and objectives of AJC

Robust understanding of the various stakeholders laws and systems in the education sphere at a local state and federal level with

particular knowledge of California

Legislative or Public Policy expertise related to education

Track record of successfully executing legislative or public policy advocacy initiatives

Deep understanding of issues related to antisemitism inclusion and education policy

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships

Ability to travel to San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco and Sacramento as needed

Physical Demands

Office employees:

Remaining in a stationary position often sitting or standing for prolonged periods

Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers

Communicating with others to exchange information

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Disclaimers

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $125000 to $145000 depending on relevant experience and location.

Benefits

Regular Full-time employee benefits:

Medical vision and dental plans

Flexible Spending Account options

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year that increases with continued employment

Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)

Hybrid work schedule

403(b) participation after one year of employment

Transit plan

Competitive Paid Parental Leave

*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met

Required Experience:

Director

California Education Policy DirectorSan Diego CA (preferred) may be based in Los Angeles or Northern CA (San Francisco) officeAbout AJCAmerican Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jew...