Director of State & Federal Government Relations

Minimum Requirements

·  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

·   Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in legislative work at the state or federal levels, government affairs, political and/or interest campaigns, or other relevant experience.

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·  Demonstrated knowledge of:

o   principles, precedents and practices of local, state and federal legislation and regulations which affect public education and public educational finance.

o   the operations, functions and structures of state and federal legislative bodies and regulatory agencies.

·   Demonstrated ability to:

o   be a champion for K-12 public education.

o   build deep relationships.

o   work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

o   understand and simplify the text of governmental legislation and regulations for general audience comprehension and review.

o   conduct legislative research.

o   exercise sound judgment and discretion in creating strategies and approaches advancing policy and legislative priorities.

o   simultaneously manage and effectively prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

o   communicate complex concepts effectively, both orally and in writing, to varied audiences.

o   establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.