Responsibilities and Duties Public Policy Stay abreast of current issues and events and coordinate with the Executive Director to identify, prioritize, and implement TESOL's US and international policy strategies, initiatives, and campaigns.? Track, analyze, and conduct research on legislation and issues related to TESOL's policy work (ie, education and US/international language policy), immigration, and education reform. Draft policy letters and comments on rules, regulations, and proposed legislation, and coordinate joint letters and sign-ons with partner organizations. Coordinate with the Executive Director to lead and develop outreach strategy on policy issues, including the dissemination of policy resources, attendance at meetings and briefings, and collaboration with TESOL Affiliates and partners. Develop and maintain policy content on the TESOL web site and related online media, including the management of the TESOL Advocacy and Public Policy e-group. Advocacy Training and Events Coordinate, develop, and implement the annual TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit, including the scheduling of speakers, management of attendee and presenter logistics, and creation of program materials. Manage invited public policy speakers at annual TESOL International Convention, including overseeing the logistics and scheduling of sessions, and developing advocacy and policy sessions to present on behalf of TESOL. Manage the TESOL Advocacy Action Center, including the creation of new campaigns, tracking of advocate actions, and follow-up on constituent meetings that are logged. Implement and expand the TESOL Advocacy Workshop program. Communications ? Write, prepare, and disseminate press releases and news-related content on TESOL's website, news wire service, and social media outlets. Develop written materials as appropriate, such as policy briefs, issue briefs, policy memos, position statements, articles, resource kits, and advocacy tools for US and international members and policy makers. Miscellaneous Other duties as assigned PandoLogic. Keywords: Advocacy Manager, Location: Alexandria, VA - 22314