State Research & Advocacy Assistant

State Research & Advocacy Assistant

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Posted by: Alliance for Excellent Education
Job Category: Advocacy, Public Policy, Research
Language(s): English
Job posted on: September 23, 2008
Area of Focus: Education and Academia
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: November 22, 2008 Last updated: September 23, 2008

Description:
The Alliance for Excellent Education seeks to hire a State Research and Advocacy Assistant to effectively contribute to and manage the organization’s state-based data and policy information. Ideal candidate will have an interest in state secondary education policy and the connection between federal and state education policy. The assistant, working closely with the V.P. for State Advocacy and Outreach, will serve as a member of the organization’s policy team. S/he will research state and local policies and practices in conjunction with various Alliance publications, events and grant projects. S/he will contribute to the development and execution of Alliance events highlighting district and state high school reform efforts. S/he will also be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with representatives from a range of education policy and membership organizations to further information sharing and collaboration.

Additional Qualifications:
Excellent writing, communication, analytic and organizational skills, an independent self-starter, able to take an assignment and carry it to its conclusion with high quality outcomes , able to interact with a wide variety of individuals in a professional manner, able to independently make decisions, generate innovative ideas and solutions, and multitask due to wide variety of events and constantly changing projects

How to Apply:
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@all4ed.org or mail to Alliance for Excellent Education, Attn: Vice President, Finance & Administration, 1201 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 901, Washington, DC 20036. The Alliance for Excellent Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and multicultural work environment. The Alliance welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or any other category protected by law.