Government Affairs Coordinator

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree preferred
               

Experience:       

• Experience in intergovernmental relations, government affairs, civic engagement, or related field or education and training in related field
• Minimum of three years of successful leadership experience
• Experience as a classroom teacher or school administrator preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of city, county, state and federal legislative processes
• Knowledge and understanding of the concerns of educators and administrators as they relate to governmental activity
• Skill in accurately processing in a fast-paced and structured deadline environment
• Skill in critical/strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
• Skill in creating high-quality, creative presentations, publications, and other resources
• Ability to interpret proposed legislation, laws, policies, and procedures and assess impact on the school district
• Ability to understand the operations and functions of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and U.S. Department of Education
• Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy

I. LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT:

• Develop and implement a proactive legislative action plan
• Manage legislative tracking activities, including identifying and responding to high-priority proposed legislation.
• Coordinate all logistics related to meetings with legislators and their staff.
• Manage outreach to state, federal, and local government officials and entities, including building relationships with staff.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with state and federal agencies as necessary.

II. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

• Assist in managing engagement with the Board of Trustees regarding legislative activities.
• Manage engagement with district staff and community members regarding legislative activities.
• Develop and implement a proactive communication plan, including a digital presence, for government affairs activities.
• Support the cultivation of a culture of voting within the district to increase civic engagement among students and staff.
• Coordinate effective stakeholder messaging in collaboration with executive leaders.
• Facilitate stakeholder information and engagement activities in accordance with all laws and expectations.

III. PARTNER ENGAGEMENT:

• Manage engagement with allied organizations such as the Texas Association of School Boards, Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Schools Alliance, North Texas Commission, and other entities regarding legislative activities.
• Manage engagement with other school districts regarding legislative activities.

IV. COMPLIANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION:

• Develop and implement a process to provide District staff with information regarding the impact of recently passed legislation on District policies and practice.
• Coordinate with relevant District departments to facilitate the design and implementation of new District initiatives enacted as a result of recently passed legislation.
• Coordinate the provision of annual compliance training for district staff and ensure consistency with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct training of District staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to communicating about government affairs activities.

V. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design high-quality, creative presentations, publications, and other resources related to legislative activities, civic engagement and other relevant topics.
• Maintain effective working relationships and provide a high level of customer service to administrators, district officials and employees, co-workers, vendors, organizations and the public.
• Other duties as assigned