Date Posted:
April 29, 2026
Position Title:
Manager of Education Initiatives
Office/Company:
Virginia Institute for Public Policy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05634
Reports To:
Location:
Remote (VA)
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
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Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Manager of Education Initiatives coordinates and advances the Institute’s education portfolio, contributing to policy development, legislative engagement, coalition coordination, and programmatic initiatives that expand education opportunity across Virginia.Legislative Strategy & Policy Execution, Coalition & Stakeholder Management, Communications & Public Engagement, Grassroots & Community Outreach, Fundraising & Organizational Support4+ years of experience in education policy, legislative processes, and advocacy strategy, Experience in coalition building, stakeholder engagement, or public policy, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas
Responsibilities:
• Draft, analyze, and advance education legislation and regulatory proposals
• Monitor and interpret legislative and administrative developments impacting education policy
• Develop and execute legislative strategies, including direct engagement with legislators, staff, and executive branch officials
• Prepare policy memos, talking points, testimony, and legislative summaries
• Manage and coordinate coalitions aligned around education freedom, including support for initiatives such as microschools and parental rights efforts
• Serve as a key point of contact for coalition partners, helping ensure alignment on priorities, messaging, and strategy
Qualifications:
• Education policy and legislative strategy
• Parental rights advocacy and education transparency initiatives
• Coalition management and partnership development
• Government relations and advocacy
• Strategic communications and messaging execution
• Grassroots organizing and community engagement
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While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
