Remote Director of Government Affairs, West Region

Summary

Join Code.org as a leading voice in K-12 computer science education policy reform, leveraging bipartisan support to shape state and local education policies.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree desired
• 5-8+ years of experience in government relations/advocacy/policy development in education, preferably at the state level
• Residency in CO, WA, OR, MT, ID, CA, NV, UT, SD, ND, HI (states subject to change)
• Ability and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead campaigns and state-based coalitions in states that you are responsible for
• Develop and update policy positions
• Speak publicly at events, including testimony before state authorities and interviews with the media
• Communicate policy agenda to various audiences (stakeholder groups, legislators, Governors and staff, educators, media, etc.) and tailoring messaging for each
• Develop relationships with institutions of higher education that are building a K-12 computer science teacher pipeline
• Craft, coordinate and lead policy-related events with policy makers and/or partner organizations
• Develop and maintain relationships with the computer science community including educators, leaders, corporate partners, and non-profits with shared goals
• Create and manage grassroots support for policy-related efforts
• Coordinate state and federal policy efforts internally and with partners

Benefits

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
• Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation annually, sick leave, and 'winter break' office closure the two weeks that include Christmas and New Years
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
• Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
• Annual professional development stipend