Georgia Advocacy Coordinator

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 . 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 ) ; 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 , 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

- Support ing completion and dissemination of IDRA’s s outhern e ducation p olicy a genda .

- Supporting the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program , including by helping to develop and present program curricula.

- Support ing the 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.