KAP 2026-2027 - Manager of Education Initiatives - Virginia Institute for Public Policy

3 weeks ago
Remote
Full-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
Stand Together

Stand Together

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that empowers changemakers to address the underlying issues of significant societal challenges in America, focusing on areas such as education, healthcare, and fostering bipartisan collaboration.

Diversified Consumer Services
251-1K

Description

  • Draft, analyze, and advance education legislation and regulatory proposals.
  • Monitor legislative and administrative developments affecting education policy.
  • Develop and execute legislative strategies through direct engagement with legislators, staff, and executive branch officials.
  • Prepare policy memos, talking points, testimony, and legislative summaries.
  • Manage and coordinate coalitions focused on education freedom, microschools, and parental rights.
  • Facilitate coalition meetings, briefings, and coordinated advocacy efforts.
  • Cultivate relationships with nonprofits, community leaders, policymakers, funders, and other potential partners.
  • Translate policy priorities into clear communications for policymakers, partners, and the public.
  • Write op-eds, policy briefs, reports, and other public-facing materials.
  • Build grassroots networks and conduct community outreach to support education initiatives.
  • Support fundraising efforts through donor engagement, grant support, proposals, and reporting.

Requirements

  • Ideally 4+ years of experience in education policy, legislative processes, and advocacy strategy.
  • Open to candidates with 2+ years of experience if otherwise well qualified.
  • Experience in coalition building, stakeholder engagement, or public policy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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 using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and communication platforms.
  • Working knowledge of digital platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X.
  • Philosophical alignment with liberty, free markets, limited government, and parents’ central role in children’s education.
  • Ability to travel in-state and to the DMV area, with up to 15% travel and occasional evening or weekend commitments.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote position based in Virginia, with Richmond area preferred.
  • Opportunity to work on education policy, parental rights, and expanded learning options across Virginia.
  • Chance to collaborate with Institute leadership, coalition partners, and communications staff.
  • Travel opportunities for in-state and DMV engagement.
  • Participation in a career accelerator and experiential learning environment through the Koch Associate Program and Stand Together Fellowships.

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