{"id":4905,"date":"2015-02-20T20:30:27","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T20:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/?p=4905"},"modified":"2015-02-20T20:30:27","modified_gmt":"2015-02-20T20:30:27","slug":"job-opportunity-federal-policy-associate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/2015\/02\/20\/job-opportunity-federal-policy-associate\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity – Federal Policy Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Federal Policy Associate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title:<\/strong> Federal Policy Associate
\nReview Date:<\/strong> Annually based on hire date
\nReports To:<\/strong> Executive Director
\nFLSA Status:<\/strong> Exempt<\/p>\n

POSITION SUMMARY<\/strong>
\nThe NIEA Federal Policy Associate position is responsible for building support for the advancement of Native education policy through various vehicles \u2013 from working with key stakeholder groups to coalition partners and policy makers in in the federal government. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Native communities, Native organizations, and education leaders to provide support for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students and the education policy that affects them.<\/p>\n

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<\/strong>
\nThe essential functions of this position, include, but are not limited to the following:<\/span><\/em>
\n– Work to develop and implement advocacy priorities and initiatives concerning federal policy and legislation.
\n– Attend policy-related meetings, conferences, workshops, forums, and other pertinent presentations to expand NIEA outreach and networking capabilities.
\n– Develop briefing papers, talking points, comments, testimony, articles, etc. to clarify and advance NIEA\u2019s national policy agenda and membership resolutions.
\n– Build relationships and networks with key stakeholders including tribal governments, Native education advocates, governmental agencies, and Administration and Congressional policy staff.
\n– Analyze and synthesize research (or supplemental information) for developing stances to proposed and existing policies and legislation that are national in scope.
\n– Additional duties as necessary.<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong>
\n– Bachelor\u2019s degree in public policy, government relations, education, or related field preferred; Master\u2019s degree desired but not required.
\n– At least 2 years of direct policymaking or advocacy experience, legislative background preferred.
\n– Knowledge and passion for furthering the mission of NIEA and a commitment to Native students and enhancing their educational opportunities.
\n– Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders including policy makers, local advocates, tribal governments, and educators regarding various education issues.
\n– Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
\n– Knowledge of and experience working with tribes, Native communities, and national Native and civil rights organizations.
\n– Proven ability to work in team environment while demonstrating capacity to solve problems independently and address concerns in a timely and accurate manner.<\/p>\n

CONTACT<\/strong>
\nPlease submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to niea@niea.org. For additional information, contact Nancy Dewire at 202.544.7290.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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