Coordinator of Legislative Advocacy

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Application Open Date: 8/29/2024

Application Close Date: 9/23/2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

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We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Office of Government Relations works to ensure that the Los Angeles Unified School District and the students it serves benefit from local, state, and federal legislation, funding, and regulations, at that the work of these government officials aids in the improvement of teaching and learning. The office advocates for the enactment of policies and budgets that support the advocacy priorities identified by the Board of Education and the Superintendent to promote student achievement.

PROJECT

The Coordinator of Legislative Advocacy coordinates and assists in the analysis of proposed legislation and the formulation of the District’s position on legislation, and assists in advocacy activities at the local, state, and federal levels.

This position requires working on-site at the office. Our headquarters is located in downtown Los Angeles, California. The current vacancy is in our Los Angeles office, there might be an opportunity to work in our Sacramento office in the future.

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: 24 days each year. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator of Legislative Advocacy typically performs the following duties:

• Coordinates, at the direction of the Director of Legislative Affairs and Governmental Relations, the District’s legislative advocacy activities.
• Assists in the analysis of legislation and formulation of the District’s position on local, state and federal legislation and advocacy efforts.
• Coordinates and assists in the preparation of updates on legislation and legislative issues pertinent to the District including timely dissemination of information related to new laws to support its implementation.
• Communicates with District personnel, consultants, and lobbyists to obtain information and analyses concerning the potential impact of proposed legislation on the District and follows up with District staff on the implementation of new laws.
• Assists in the preparation of necessary provisions and amendments for pending legislation including advocacy materials for internal and external audiences.
• Prepares statements, data, and reports regarding legislation sponsored, supported, or opposed by the District.
• Monitors and oversees the progress of special legislative projects.

For a comprehensive list of duties, please visit www.lausdjobs.org to review the job description. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in political science, public policy, and education, or a related field. An advanced degree in education, political science, or law is preferable.

NOTE: You MUST upload your degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile, under “attachments.”

Experience: At least three years of full-time service in a position requiring knowledge of the legislative process, understanding of laws, and contact with government officials.

Special: A valid California Driver License and the availability of private transportation, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidates for the Coordinator of Legislative Advocacy will have experience coordinating legislative analysis & advocacy outreach, experience related to public education issues are preferable. They will have a thorough knowledge of the structure, procedures, and rules of state and federal legislative bodies including the knowledge of the basic features of the California State Education Code and other Federal laws, particularly those affecting school programs.

Additionally, they will have experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with elected officials and staff members, and officials of other governmental agencies and community-based organizations; and the ability to coordinate special projects, lead advocacy campaigns and conduct research and analysis related to legislative proposals.

The demands of the position require exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple important projects concurrently in a fast-paced working environment. Moreover, this positon requires incumbent to exercise good judgment, prioritize workload, and a heartfelt commitment to the job and to improving the educational achievement of and environment for the Districts students.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of one or more of the following: technical writing project and an interview.

Interested applicants, please apply using our online application system and upload a professional resume or curriculum vitae. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position. Additionally, they should indicate how your background and your skill set match the description of our ideal candidates.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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