State Relations Strategist Education Commission of the States Denver CO

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Posted: March 9, 2022

| Application Deadline:

March 14, 2022

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State Relations Strategist

Education Commission of the States

Denver

Who We Are

Education Commission of the States partners with education policy leaders nationwide to address issues by sharing resources and expertise. We are proud to serve both the people who develop and implement education policy and the students who directly benefit from effective policy change. Every day, we provide education leaders with unbiased information and opportunities for collaboration, because informed policymakers create better education policy.

We have been named by The NonProfit Times for five consecutive years as one of the top 50 best nonprofits to work for. In the surveys conducted, Education Commission of the States' employees expressed the strongest satisfaction in the categories of leadership and planning, role satisfaction, work environment, relationship with supervisor, pay and benefits, and overall engagement. We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package. Education Commission of the States provides an exciting intellectual environment, a collegial workplace, flexible hours and an organizational structure that encourages teamwork.

Who You Are

A State Relations Strategist at Education Commission of the States builds and maintains relationships with Commissioners and key policymakers in assigned states, understands their states' education priorities and seeks opportunities to support policymakers with their education goals. Along with the State Relations team, this position contributes to the organization's mission to provide a wide range of education stakeholders with unbiased information and opportunities for collaboration.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Identify and cultivate relationships with key state leaders and other contacts.

Coordinate and conduct state visits, technical assistance support and presentations to Commissioners and key policymakers.

Work with the State Relations team to identify and promptly fill Commissioner and Steering Committee member vacancies.

Assist with the annual collection of state dues in assigned states.

Assist in the review of annual return on investment reports and providing follow-up with state contacts, as applicable, in assigned states.

Actively communicate with Commissioners in assigned states to ensure state representation at key ECS convenings such as the National Forum on Education Policy and the Winter Commissioners Meeting.

Actively network with Commissioners and key policymakers during ECS convenings to build strong relationships and learn about and support policymakers with their education priorities.

Respond promptly to all communication from Commissioners and other key state policymakers and connect them with appropriate ECS resources, experts and services.

Participate in State Relations retreats and assist in identifying measurable goals, strategies and tactics for reaching them.

Participate as a team member on other projects and activities and, if needed, coordinate or manage special projects for the State Relations Director and/or President.

This role will require out-of-state travel, up to roughly 20% of normal work time.

Perform other ECS duties as required.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree preferred.

More than five years of experience in public policy, government relations or public relations required.

Some experience in education preferred.

Proficient in use of digital software and technology, including databases, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation and Benefits

Education Commission of the States offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a health reimbursement account and a yearly contribution to your 403b retirement plan. This position is located in Denver and must be able to produce proof of vaccination.

Apply for the Position

Please send a resume and cover letter email to Kate Haggerty, khaggerty@ecs.org.

Please include State Relations Strategist in the subject line.

All applications must be received by close of business Monday, March 14, 2022. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job may be filled earlier.

Education Commission of the States is an equal opportunity employer that believes in developing and supporting a diverse workforce.

We are the nation's most respected bipartisan organization providing states support, ideas, connections and a strong voice on Capitol Hill.

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