IDRA Deputy Director of Advocacy & Community Partnerships

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.
IDRA seeks Deputy Director of Advocacy & Community Partnerships based in or near Austin, 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 Texas Capitol in Austin 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 the Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC); coordinating other organizations and individual stakeholders to engage in issue-specific advocacy campaigns; and representing IDRA in Texas-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 TLEEC before the Texas legislature, state board of education, and relevant state and local agencies and governing bodies.
Supporting the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program, including by helping to develop and present program curricula and directly supervise Texas-based fellows.
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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.
Compensation: Minimum salary is $80,000. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Process
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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
Yes