Manager, Government Relations - Remote Opportunity

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Manager, Government Relations - Remote Opportunity - ( 210006NR ) Description About KinderCare Education KinderCare Education operatesmore than 1,380early learning centers,andmore than560Champions sites, supported by a corporate team ofnearly 600headquarters employees in Portland, Oregon. In 2019, KinderCare Educationearned their thirdGallup Great Workplace Award one of only 39companies worldwide towin this award. In neighborhoods with our KinderCare Learning Centers that offer early childhood education and child care for children six weeks to 12 years old At work through KinderCare Education at Work , family benefits for employers including on-site and near-site early learning centers and back-up care for last-minute child care In local schools with our Champions before and after-school programs. Job Summary: KinderCare Education (KCE) is the nation's leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our teachers to our cooks to our financial analysts, we are all passionate about creating a world of learning, joy and adventure for thousands of children (and growing!) every day. KCE operates more than 1,400 early learning centers and 600 school partnership programs, in 40 states, supported by a corporate team headquartered in Portland, Oregon. In 2021, KCE earned their fifth Gallup Great Workplace Award one of only 39 companies worldwide to win this award. KCE seeks a government relations manager to lead several aspects of the company's state policy and advocacy functions. Reporting to KCE's Vice President of Government Relations, this role will collaborate with members of the Government Relations Team in the development and execution of advocacy strategies to advance KinderCare policy priorities in designated states. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, childcare subsidy and food programs, Head Start partnerships, and state funded pre-kindergarten programs. The position requires a detail oriented professional with a strong policy and advocacy background, excellent research capabilities with demonstrated written and oral communication skills. This position provides the opportunity to join a highly proactive, collaborative, and strategic government relations team working to promote high-quality early childhood education in a dynamic policy and advocacy landscape at the federal, state, and local levels. Experience and Knowledge: Minimum of 5 + years of experience in advocacy related to federal, state, and local government policy Knowledge of early childhood education, childcare, and state/local pre-kindergarten initiatives and funding streams Experience developing and executing advocacy strategies Experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and objectives simultaneously Experience with childcare center operations a plus Responsibilities and Duties: Work in coordination with team members, lobbyists, trade associations, and on-the-ground NGO advocacy specialists to move the state policy agenda forward in a portfolio of 20+ states Develop and execute policy and advocacy strategy to promote KCE priorities within and across designated states Develop relationships with policymakers and advocates, as well as foster collaborative working relationships with internal and external business partners Research and analyze state legislation and identify strategies to influence policymakers including coordination with KCE field partners and partner organizations in the advancement of advocacy strategy Maintain a regular exchange of information via phone calls, email, electronic and/or in-person meetings to ensure timely, accurate and effective legislative priority actions Write memoranda, talking points, advocacy letters, testimony, bill summaries, draft legislative and regulatory language, and reports for a wide variety of audiences Regularly update and advise KCE leadership about relevant policy activities and political developments Provide additional support and expertise to the company and field employees, as needed Other related duties as assigned Qualifications Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's Degree required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills Ability to think critically and act strategically Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with a team Proven ability to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders Personal integrity, professionalism, initiative, and good judgement Negotiation and facilitation skills Strong PC skills covering general office software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email required Ability to manage multiple projects required Remote teamwork experience a plus Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a home office environment. Travel up to 20 percent may be required. KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work, Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools , Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School. KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Primary Location : US-Oregon-Portland Other Locations : US-Remote Opportunity Job : National Support Center Organization : NSC Schedule : Permanent Shift : Standard Job Type : Full-time Day Job Travel : No Job Posting : Nov 2, 2021, 7:00:21 PM