Director, Government Relations – Basic Education Coalition InterAction

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ABOUT BEC

Founded in 2001, the Basic Education Coalition (BEC) is a group of leading organizations working together to promote economic development and stability globally through education. By leveraging our collective technical expertise and government relations efforts, BEC members raise a unified voice to advocate to US policymakers on Capitol Hill and decisionmakers in the administration for increased support to basic education and to improve equitable access to inclusive, quality learning opportunities around the world. The Basic Education Coalition is an independent 501(c)3, with administrative support services provided by InterAction.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Government Relations will advance the objectives of the Coalition and have principal responsibility for developing and executing the Coalition’s policy and advocacy strategies. The Director of Government Relations, under the supervision of BEC’s Board of Directors and in partnership with the Director of Outreach and Communications, leads the Coalition’s work in three main areas : (1) U.S. Government Policy and Advocacy; (2) Coalition Management; and (3) Coordination with Partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

U.S. Government Policy and Advocacy

• Maintain a robust, bipartisan network of champions within Congress (including Members of Congress, key staff, and relevant committees) and key administration counterparts, especially within USAID’s Center for Education.
• Develop and implement the Coalition’s annual policy and advocacy strategy to secure U.S. funding for international basic education, advance relevant legislation on Capitol Hill, and cultivate champions for international basic education across Capitol Hill and the administration. Actions may include (but are not limited to) planning and executing :
• Capitol Hill lobby days, briefings and receptions; international congressional staff delegation trips to visit U.S.-funded basic education programming; individual appropriations-related meetings with relevant House and Senate offices; external communications reacting to key administration and congressional updates; and annual appropriations request submissions to relevant House and Senate offices.
• Monitor and analyze relevant legislation and key legislative activity on Capitol Hill alongside relevant policies, strategies, and guidance documents from the administration. Provide legislative analysis, policy backgrounders, and / or other internal communications on these policies / documents, as needed.
• Advise and coordinate the Coalition’s input and advocacy on international basic education-related legislation, policy, and guidance documents, including by providing written and verbal feedback on policy proposals, communicating policy positions, and building internal and external coalitions to advance key initiatives.

Coordination with Partners

Coalition Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO

The incumbent will report to the Co-Chairs of the Basic Education Coalition (BEC) Board of Directors. This position will be based in Washington, D.C.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $130,000 annually. The Basic Education Coalition provides benefits through InterAction. InterAction offers three CareFirst medical insurance plans and an excellent benefits package. Available medical plans include an HMO, Point of Service and PPO option. The HMO is 100% employer-paid for employees at all coverage levels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applications must be submitted through ADP for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled and candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.

IN ADDITION

Basic Education Coalition is an equal opportunity employer that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. InterAction does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, and individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws.

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