STAFF POSITION: Public Policy Manager
Washington, DC

Reports: Public Policy Director

Location: This position is based in GLSEN's Washington, D.C. office

Objectives: The Public Policy Manager will play the lead role in developing and implementing GLSEN's national, state-policy program, lead public education efforts on existing GLSEN concerns; and support the development of new areas of policy work within GLSEN's strategic framework.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, program development, and program management to assure that GLSEN has a long-range state advocacy and policy plan to achieve its strategic goals and objectives.
• Research and analyze complex policy issues, draft possible solutions and recommend various state public policy actions regarding LGBT youth in K-12 education.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing LGBT state government policies and programs and work to help develop innovative and successful implementation strategies with government agencies and non-profit partners in key states.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with community organizations, policy makers, government agencies, and non-profit institutions, such as the Equality Federation, on behalf of GLSEN.
• Work with research and communication departments to develop and disseminate issue briefs/white papers on various state LGBT/Education policy issues.
• Provide technical assistance to state-based constituents on passage of state and local safe schools legislation. Specific assistance may include development of model policies, advice on lobbying and legislative outreach, coalition building, and training activities.
• Monitor state-level legislation via Statescape or other legislative tracking tools.
• Develop, publish and monitor state and local action alerts.
• Work with other GLSEN departments on cross-departmental projects such as resource development, trainings, etc.
• Work with other GLSEN team members to build effective communication strategies and strong constituency engagement plans to raise public awareness to bring GLSEN's current concerns to larger audiences.
• Represent GLSEN at necessary public events; panels, workshops and conferences; and government gatherings as needed.
• Play a leadership role in the development of new areas of work for GLSEN and help plan and manage annual public policy work plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Background and Experience:

• Minimum BS/BA in political science, public policy, governmental affairs or related fields. Advanced degree or law degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in policy or legislative work preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing local or state legislative campaigns or similar advocacy efforts.
• Knowledge of the operations and procedures of local and state governments and state legislatures.
• Experience in program development and program management.
• Demonstrated experience with or commitment to work in diverse communities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/issues.
• Self-directed, with ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experience in workshop facilitation, public speaking and the training of others a plus.
• Fluent with various computer software programs and social media.
• Willingness to travel as required.

GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, of diverse gender identities, women and non-LGBT persons to apply.

This position is located in GLSEN's Washington, DC office. Resume and letter of interest should be submitted to: resumes@glsen.org.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, of diverse gender identities, women and non-LGBT persons to apply.