Director, Government Relations

About the Role
The Director, Government Relations plans and executes state legislative priorities for up to 12 key states and monitors activity in up to 25 states.

The role focuses on developing relationships with legislators, policy influencers, and lobbyists in assigned states and collaborating with the State Sales Team to achieve revenue goals.

Responsibilities

Lead ClassWallet’s legislative agenda in assigned states.

Guide and monitor lobbyists in assigned states.

Build and maintain relationships with Governor’s offices, legislators (particularly education and workforce committee members), policy advisors, and legislative liaisons in state agencies.

Draft bill proposals and amendments.

Identify and monitor legislation that impacts current client programs or presents new sales opportunities, and communicate updates to leadership and the sales team.

Engage with local, state, and national advocacy groups to advance mutual priorities.

Represent ClassWallet at conferences and events.

Support the Sales team with development of RFP responses.

Qualifications

7+ years of government relations experience.

Ability to travel 50% or more.

Experience in school choice policy.

Experience working with Education Committees (preferred).

Experience managing lobbyists (preferred).

Experience influencing legislation (preferred).

Benefits
ClassWallet offers an excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

ClassWallet.com is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.

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