National Education
Association (NEA)
The National Education Association (NEA) appealed to me
because of their beliefs in advocating for quality public education for all
children regardless of their income and the neighborhood they live. I selected
this association because it believes professional development is critical in
promoting children’s success. Their goal is to unite early childhood
professionals and their expertise to work together for a common goal. National
Education Association (NEA) is a great organization which advocates for quality
public education for all children.
Job Opportunity: Lobbyist
Job Description:
The functions of this position include developing and
maintaining effective bipartisan working relationships with members of
Congress, the federal executive branch, and other national policy-makers. The
advocate coordinates support for NEA's position on federal policies and
legislation, develops strategies and approaches for effective advocacy, and
researches, analyzes, and evaluates federal issues, legislation, rules and
regulations.
Skills and experiences necessary to fulfill the role:
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Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public
Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and
experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained. Relevant advanced degree preferred.
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Five years professional lobbying experience
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Demonstrated high-level and effective
interpersonal skills- ability to establish and maintain effective bipartisan
working relationships,
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and
collaboratively on internal and external teams.
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral
Agencies (NACCRRA)
The NACCRRA is the national network of more than 850 child
care resource and referral centers located in every state and most communities
across the nation. The centers help families, child care providers, and
communities find, provide, and plan for affordable, quality child care. Their
mission is “to promote national policies and partnerships to advance the
development and learning of all children and to provide vision, leadership and
support to community Child Care Resource and Referral”.
Job Opportunity: Project Manager
Job Description:
The project management oversees, special needs and
exceptional family member respite care growth, and child care trends related to
the special needs and military community. Provide support, training to program
staff; coordinate and conduct regular staff meetings on program issues; conduct
annual evaluations; ensure adherence with personnel policies. Maintain
collaborative and professional relationships and partnerships with other
agencies and organizations. Ensure a supportive environment that promotes
employees professional growth.
Qualifications, skills and experiences necessary to fulfill
the role:
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Maintain collaborative and professional
relationships and partnerships with other agencies and organizations.
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Ensure a supportive environment within and
across departments that promotes employee professional growth and
organizational loyalty.
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Maintain collaborative and professional
relationships and partnerships with other agencies and organizations.
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Ensure a supportive environment within and
across departments that promotes employee professional growth and
organizational loyalty.
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Maintain collaborative and professional
relationships and partnerships with other agencies and organizations.
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Ensure a supportive environment within and
across departments that promotes employee professional growth and
organizational loyalty.
National Head Start
Association (NHSA)
The NHSA appealed to me because it is a not for profit
association that believe all children can learn regardless of their family
circumstances. Their vision is all children should reach their full potential, every
child can succeed, we can impact the success of at-risk children, and quality
early education fundamentally transforms children and families.
Job Opportunity: Alumni
Advocacy Associate
Job Description:
Alumni Advocacy Associate is responsible for developing and
implementing NHSA’s plan to organize and engage Head Start alumni and their
families in coordination with the association’s advocacy efforts. This position
is responsible for planning and implementation of an advocacy campaign,
including coordination, communications, relationship building and more.
Qualifications, skills and experiences necessary to fulfill
the role:
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Identify Head Start graduates and their families
and develop relationships with alumni in key states.
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Coordinate an Advisory Council and gather input.
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Maintain
a database of alumni and a website containing their stories.
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Plan and
execute alumni events (receptions, speaking engagements) at major NHSA
conferences.
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Familiarity with Head Start and the diverse
communities Head Start programs serve.
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Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of work
experience, preferably in communications and/or advocacy.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability
to be comfortable and assertive working with large and small groups.
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A high level of energy, ability to multi-task,
and sense of humor.
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Strong
attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
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Familiarity with social media (facebook,
twitter, tumblr) and basic computer literacy.
