OverviewDo you have a passion for K-12 education policy and the effect it can have on the daily lives of children across the country? Do you see the continued need to innovate in K-12 education for the benefit of each and every kid?yes. every kid. is looking for driven public policy professional to support our policy and government affairs teams to write and assess state-level legislation, to develop and recommend state-specific policy recommendations, and to achieve the organization's vision of the wholesale re-imagination of education.The yes. every kid. team is remote with an optional in-person office in Arlington, VA. Your Responsibilities IncludeDrafting and editing state-specific legislative language that aligns with the organization's values, vision, and missionAssessing and tracking legislative language in more than 15 states, measuring legislation for alignment with the organization's principles and objectivesTracking legislative calendars, meetings, and agendas Drafting timely responses to legislation that are easily accessible to multiple audiencesSupporting the government affairs team to assess and pursue policy reform opportunitiesCreating, identifying, and describing new policy that will achieve the organization's objectives in specific statesDeveloping arguments for or against specific policy proposals from multiple perspectivesKnowledge and Skills You Bring to the OrganizationExpresses oneself in a succinct and straightforward mannerWrites quickly, accurately, and clearly in a structured manner that synthesizes complex facts, analyses, and opinionsExcellent work management skills to ensure completion of multiple tasks under externally imposed short deadlinesStrong research and project management skillsAbility to work independently, and be very detail orientedAbility to work under tight timetables, in collaboration with a Government Affairs teamStrong analytical skillsAbout Usyes. every kid.advocates for changes to K-12 education that help students discover, develop, and apply their unique abilities, establishing a foundation for a life of contribution and fulfilment. Every student should have access to a quality education that helps them move forward on the path to self-actualization.Our ValuesWorking at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management(R) (MBM(R)). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM(R) prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees. We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. #LI-Remote #PM19PI192331902