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. Description IDRA seeks a Georgia Advocacy Coordinator based in or near Atlanta, 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 sessions 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 GEJC before the Georgia General Assembly, state board of education, and relevant state and local agencies and governing bodies. Coordinating the IDRA SEEN Model Policy Shop, including working with IDRA staff and partners to produce and disseminate model policy packages. Convening and coordinating the IDRA SEEN State Policy Collaborative Supporting completion and dissemination of IDRA’s southern education policy agenda. Supporting the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program, including by helping to develop and present program curricula. Supporting 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.