Scion Nonprofit has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Legislative Advocate for our client, a wonderful Nonprofit organization that serves the California educational community! Based in Sacramento, the Legislative Advocate will utilize their expertise in school funding, LCFF, and Prop 98; remaining informed in both proposed/current and state/federal legislation issues, policies, statues and regulations; and researches, analyzes, and evaluates ways to advocate for the organization’s positions. This is a full time, direct hire role; hybrid in Sacramento.
Perks:
Opportunity to be part of an established Nonprofit leader that has focused on advancing the well being and education of millions of California students
Great work culture and an experienced and passionate government relations team!
Compensation range is $120-155k, depending on experience, plus benefits
What you will be doing:
Research, analysis, and impact evaluation of current and proposed federal and state legislative and budget issues including statues, regulations and policies; developing recommendations, presentations, and proposals on advice and strategic planning for implementation
Ensures Congress, legislators, and legislative committees understand Organization positions on proposed legislation
Manages design and implementation of Organization legislative stategy
Contributes to the development and communication of Organization’s positions on issues, policies, and bills
Lobbies federal and state agencies regarding Organization's positions, including US Department of Education and State Department of Education
Advocate and represent Organization on state and national boards, advisory groups and committees; using interpersonal communication skills and collaborative relationships to support Organization’s mission
What you will need:
In depth expertise in K-12 school public education funding policy in California, including Prop 98 and LCFF
3+ years of experience in a legislative research, analysis, evaluation, or related governmental relations/advocacy experience
Demonstrated experience in representing/advocating for policy/position via multiple areas of communication, including writing reports and presentations; lobbying, attending meetings and public speaking; attending and testifying at hearings; etc
Experience utilizing interpersonal communication skills to create, maintain, and utilize professional working relationships
Interested? Contact Scion Nonprofit today for more information by submitting your resume directly through this posting. We look forward to reviewing your background and discussing this exciting opportunity further!
About our firm: Scion Nonprofit is a national award-winning Nonprofit staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented candidates with amazing opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire Nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firm in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times! More information about us can also be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com. Scion Nonprofit, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualifiedapplications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.
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