Georgia Advocacy Coordinator

IDRA•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

IDRA seeks a Georgia Advocacy Coordinator based in or near Atlanta. The coordinator connects students, families, educators, and community leaders with local, state, and federal advocacy opportunities aligned with IDRA’s priorities. The role collaborates with IDRA’s policy, advocacy, and community engagement team to develop and carry out state-level strategies, including in-person advocacy, coalition engagement, and relationship building with the Georgia State Capitol, agencies, and organizations. The coordinator develops campaigns and expands the Georgia Education Justice Coalition (GEJC), coordinates training and issue-specific advocacy with organizations and stakeholders, and represents IDRA in Georgia and regional coalitions. The role also includes testifying before state and local bodies, coordinating IDRA SEEN policy initiatives and collaborations, supporting the southern education policy agenda and Education Policy Fellows program, and supporting Civic Changemakers for high school students in the Atlanta area. IDRA seeks someone with a proven track record who shares the belief that no child is expendable and that communities should have a voice in policies that affect them. Applicants should understand asset-based practices, systemic change, institutional biases, and current education policy issues. A valid driver’s license and the ability to transport oneself to and from the Georgia State Capitol are required. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Have a proven track record.
Understand asset-based practices, systemic change, institutional biases, and current local, state, and federal education policy issues.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Be able to transport oneself to and from the Georgia State Capitol.

Responsibilities

Connect students, families, educators, and community leaders with local, state, and federal advocacy opportunities aligned with IDRA’s priorities.
Collaborate with IDRA’s policy, advocacy, and community engagement team and other staff to develop and execute state-level advocacy strategies.
Coordinate in-person advocacy, coalition engagement opportunities such as advocacy days, and relationship building at the Georgia State Capitol and with relevant agencies and organizations.
Develop campaign strategies for the Georgia Education Justice Coalition (GEJC), and convene, manage, and expand its membership and reach.
Coordinate training sessions and issue-specific advocacy campaigns with organizations and individual stakeholders.
Represent IDRA in Georgia-based and regional advocacy coalitions.
Build relationships with advocacy organizations to carry out state-level campaigns for IDRA’s policy priorities.
Testify on behalf of IDRA and/or GEJC before the Georgia General Assembly, state board of education, and relevant state and local agencies and governing bodies.
Coordinate the IDRA SEEN Model Policy Shop, working with staff and partners to produce and disseminate model policy packages.
Convene and coordinate the IDRA SEEN State Policy Collaborative.
Support completion and dissemination of IDRA’s southern education policy agenda.
Support the IDRA Education Policy Fellows program, including helping develop and present program curricula.
Support the IDRA Civic Changemakers advocacy program for high school students in the Atlanta area.