Director, Government Relations
ClassWallet
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Leads ClassWallet’s legislative agenda in assigned states
- Guides and monitors the work of lobbyists in assigned states
- Builds and maintains relationships to maximize land/expand/defend efforts with:
- Governor’s offices
- Legislators, primarily members of education and workforce committees
- Policy advisors and legislative liaisons in state agencies
- Drafts bill proposals and amendments
- Identifies and monitors legislation that impacts current client programs or could lead to new sales opportunities and communicates updates to leadership and sales team
- Engages with local, state, and national advocacy groups to advance mutual priorities
- Represents ClassWallet at various conferences and events
- Supports the Sales team with development of RFP responses
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience of government relations experience
- Experience working with Education Committees is highly preferred
- Experience in school choice policy
- Experience managing lobbyists is preferred
- Experience influencing legislation is preferred
- Ability to travel 50% or more
Benefits
- ClassWallet is a positive, family-oriented team environment.
- Our focus is on encouragement, positive reinforcement, and gratitude.
- We work hard and are highly motivated to win but with a healthy perspective on life.
- We offer an excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
- ClassWallet.com is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.
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Soft Skills
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