Coordinator, State and Regional Impact (Part-Time)

ROLE: Coordinator, State and Regional Impact

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TYPE: Non-Exempt, Part-time

START DATE: Immediately

REPORTS TO: Vice-President of State and Regional Impact

ROLE OVERVIEW

DFER is seeking a Coordinator, State and Regional Impact to provide direct administrative and

executive support to the organization’s Chief of State & Regional Impact (CSRI) and the

Vice-President, State & Regional Impact (VPSRI). They will also be responsible for additional

project and group meeting coordination tasks in support of these senior leadership team

members.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will be

required to submit proof of eligibility. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an

employment visa at this time.

WHO WE ARE

Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) is a national political organization that supports

elected Democrats and candidates for office who seek to expand policies and practices

that work well for America’s students and confront those that do not. We are education

progressives who prioritize students and families, especially low-income students and

students of color who should be better served by our country’s public education system.

DFER partner Education Reform Now Advocacy (ERNA) is an advocacy group that advances

education reform measures through empowering community leaders to support our legislative

and political advocacy work. ERNA keeps constant pressure on legislators to champion

high-quality public education.

DFER partner Education Reform Now (ERN) is a nonpartisan think tank that promotes

increased resources and innovative reforms in K-16 public education, particularly for

students of color and students from low-income families.

WHAT WE DO

1. Support for Progressive Education Leaders — In an approach that is markedly different

from our peers and partners in the field, DFER engages directly with candidates and

elected officials to empower them to advocate for education policies that focus

foremost on serving students. Our partner organization, Education Reform Now, does

work that involves policy research, analysis and education that helps policy makers at all

levels understand complex education issues and make informed decisions.

2. Informing the Education Debate — Our coalition work reflects the breadth of our policy

priorities. We work collaboratively with organizations and our community networks to

create an education system that is held accountable to all kids and families.

3. Targeted Interventions and Rapid Response — DFER’s reach from the most local district

relationships to state and federal policymakers, enables us to respond quickly to the

changing landscape and policy trends. Activities vary significantly from project to project

and may include training, policy analysis, public engagement, electoral and issue

advocacy, and policy guidance for elected officials and local advocates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Support

• Manage the schedule of and coordinates internal and external meetings for the Chief of State & Regional Impact and the Vice President of State and Regional ImpactCoordinate travel arrangements for the CSRI/VPCSRI
• Process, manage, and track expenses, and invoices, and agreements for the CSRI/VPCSRI
• Keep the CSRI/VPCSRI advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up
• Ensure meetings with the CSRI/VPCSRI have clear agendas, confirmed meeting attendees and, where needed, attend meetings to take notes and prepare draft minutes, summaries, and action items
• Draft, review, and send communications
• Create meeting materials such as slide decks and data reports
• Provide general substantive research and administrative support
• Other duties as assigned

Project Management

• Use Asana to establish a system for how requests from senior leaders would come to you, then prioritize these, and execute while communicating about progress and, ultimately, completion
• Provide updates on incoming grant and funding requests
• Provide support on requests from Executive Directors to National team members
• Create and distribute internal communications on behalf of the CSRI/VPCSRI (ex: upcoming performance management deadlines, new policy announcements)
• Help ensure the timely subm