Policy & Impact Manager

The Hunt Institute•Cary, NC

3d•$79,240 - $87,164•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Policy & Impact Manager is responsible for managing, executing, and supporting Institute policy impact, programs, events, and stakeholder engagement. This exciting role collaborates with teams across The Hunt Institute and offers the opportunity to work across the full prenatal -to- higher education and workforce continuum. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years’ policy experience and interest in early childhood, K-12, or higher education. Additionally, the Policy & Impact Manager ensures that each program and event reflects bipartisan participation and that every event supports diversity among speakers and attendees. This position is based out of The Hunt Institute’s office in Cary, North Carolina.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission and vision of The Hunt Institute, alongside a passion for challenging entrenched systems of educational inequity towards the bettering of public education for all children.
Exceptional project management skills.
Strong communication skills.
Awareness of current education policies.
A strong work ethic, with a results-oriented philosophy and personal qualities of trustworthiness, openness, accessibility, kindness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and accomplish deadlines; ability to pay attention to accuracy and detail while thinking broadly.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Background in education policy is desired.
Minimum three years’ experience in early childhood education, K-12 education, or higher education policy.
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible, responsive work style.
Ability to travel (anticipated 10 – 15%).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state and national P-16 education policy.
Resourcefulness and good judgment.
Leadership by example.
The value of diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Integrity/ethics beyond reproach.
Constant seeking to apply best practices.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong project management, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Willingness to travel and work outside regular business hours as needed for event schedules.
Willingness to work collaboratively and consider new ideas.
Commitment to The Hunt Institute’s mission, vision, financial growth, and success.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key subject matter expert on education policy matters.
Conduct and oversee project research, analysis, and reporting.
Assist in collaborative writing and editing of papers, policy briefs, reports, data packets, and policy recommendations.
Advise Hunt Institute colleagues as well as leadership team about relevant policy issues that could have an impact across The Institute’s work.
Collaborate effectively within The Hunt Institute and support cross-functional work as directed.
Communicate clearly, share updates proactively, and follow through on commitments.
Support the collection of events and program feedback and qualitative insights that connect to organizational impact.
Manage content planning for events, including agenda development, program materials, identifying resource experts in collaboration with program teams, events and communications teams.
Participate in, and at times, lead initiatives that may include providing state level technical assistance support as needed.
Support the development of responses to requests for policy briefs, information and comments received from policymakers and partners.
Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
Identify and implement improvements to strengthen The Hunt Institute’s support for state early learning education and policy.
Ensure project schedules and timelines facilitate meaningful participation from elected officials.
Provide grant deliverable details regarding impact for grant and funder applications and reports.
Perform all related duties and responsibilities as assigned.