[rehab] Position Opening: NCLD Public Policy Associate

[Sammons, Elizabeth]

They are looking for 2-4 years of relevant experience and will likely pay  in the $40K to $60K  range.  

 

NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES  POSITION DESCRIPTION 

 

TITLE:                    Public Policy Associate

DEPARTMENT:   Public Policy

LOCATION:          Washington, D.C.

REPORTS TO:     Director of Public Policy 

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BASIC FUNCTIONS:

To serve as policy associate in the public policy program, which is charged with developing policies and engaging advocates to strengthen educational rights and opportunities.  The policy associate provides full-time leadership, coordination and support to influence federal policy and legislation on behalf of individuals with learning disabilities.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The individual will have ongoing responsibility to:

·        Manage federal policy initiatives including legislation, regulations, guidance, and Hill/other external outreach related to key policy issues impacting children, youth and adults with learning disabilities.  

·        Monitor, track and analyze federal legislation affecting students who struggle to learn and individuals with LD to make recommendations to NCLD’s Public Policy Committee on NCLD’s support, opposition or other positions related to pending legislation. 

·        Represent NCLD on Capitol Hill, with federal agencies, consortia and national organizations as directed by the Public Policy Director.

·        Collaborate with the NCLD staff and consultants to plan and implement communications and outreach efforts related to Public Policy, as well as provide content for online publications: write, edit and coordinate NCLD policy and advocacy information for the On Capitol Hill section of LD.org including the legislative action center. Coordinate and write legislative updates, action alerts, blogs, and other policy communications.

·        Coordinate with NCLD staff and consultants on Hill and other external events, writing proposals, budget tracking, Board communications, advocacy training, policy workgroups and other policy-focused work as directed by the Public Policy Director.

·        Manage interns and oversee the completion of their work.

·        Participate in monthly staff meetings.

 

REQUIREMENTS

·        Minimum bachelor’s degree 

·        Minimum 2-4 years federal policy experience

·        Desire to advocate for children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities

·        Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills

·        Outstanding written and oral communication skills

·        Ability to work as part of team, but complete independent work as necessary.

 

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

·        Minimum 2 years with a U.S. Congressional office (emphasis in  education/special education preferred)

·        Excellent research and organizational skills

·        Knowledge of [learning] disabilities and/or disability policy issues highly desirable

·        Knowledge and experience in event planning 

·        Strong computer skills and experience managing Web-based delivery of information, social networking a plus

·        Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in group meetings and other collaborative settings

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience      Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Human Resources HR at ncld.org <mailto:HR at ncld.org>  • NCLD •:381 Park Avenue, South, Suite 1401 • NYC, NY 10016 www.ld.org <http://www.ld.org>  _______________________________________________