Manager of Education Initiatives

Role Overview

• Draft, analyze, and advance education legislation and regulatory proposals
• Monitor and interpret legislative and administrative developments impacting education policy
• Develop and execute legislative strategies, including direct engagement with legislators, staff, and executive branch officials
• Prepare policy memos, talking points, testimony, and legislative summaries
• Manage and coordinate coalitions aligned around education freedom, including support for initiatives such as microschools and parental rights efforts
• Serve as a key point of contact for coalition partners, helping ensure alignment on priorities, messaging, and strategy
• Facilitate coalition meetings, briefings, and coordinated advocacy efforts
• Cultivate and expand relationships with nonprofits, community leaders, policymakers, and funders
• Identify and engage new partners, including nontraditional allies, to broaden impact
• Translate policy priorities—particularly parental rights and education transparency—into clear, compelling messaging for policymakers, partners, and the public
• Author op-eds, policy briefs, reports, and public-facing materials
• Draft communications for supporters, partners, and policymakers
• Coordinate messaging across coalitions and internal teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness
• Support digital and social media efforts to expand reach and engagement
• Build and mobilize grassroots networks to support education initiatives
• Conduct targeted outreach to families and communities seeking expanded education options
• Develop strategies to increase awareness of parental rights and available education pathways
• Provide guidance and resources to individuals interested in microschools and alternative education models
• Support development efforts through donor engagement, grant support, and strategic communications
• Assist in cultivating relationships with philanthropic partners and aligned funders
• Contribute to proposals and reporting that demonstrate program impact and growth

Requirements

• Ideally, 4+ years of experience in education policy, legislative processes, and advocacy strategy
• However, open to 2+ years of experience for the right candidate
• Experience in coalition building, stakeholder engagement, or public policy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Experience engaging communities and building broad-based support for policy initiatives
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and communication platforms
• Philosophically aligned with the principles of liberty, free markets, limited government, and the fundamental role of parents in directing their children’s education

Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Travel: In-state and DMV travel required; occasional evening/weekend commitments; ability to travel up to 15% of the time