Senior K-12 Education Policy Advisor
Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.
Third Way is looking for a Senior K-12 Education Policy Advisor to help define and elevate a forward-thinking policy agenda for K-12 education that champions ideas to ensure our public education system is equipped to prepare students for success in their lives and in tomorrow’s economy. The Senior K-12 Education Policy Advisor will drive efforts to persuade policymakers and those who influence them that students and families deserve equal opportunity and better results from public education and analyze, propose, and publicly advocate for policy ideas to modernize elementary and secondary education, support and advance the teacher workforce, and make public schools focus more on improving student achievement.
The Senior K-12 Education Policy Advisor will…
Conceive of ideas for high-impact written reports, memos, op-eds, and presentations that illuminate the current problems in our K-12 education system and explain how we can better ensure student achievement, fair and effective school funding, and a strong teacher workforce;
Conduct in-depth, original-source research and quantitative analysis to better understand and unpack next-generation challenges and opportunities facing public schools;
Analyze existing proposals and come up with new policy ideas that will improve public schools and promote educational opportunity for all students in America;
Spearhead communication with and outreach to the Hill to advocate for policy ideas that would improve student outcomes;
Develop and deploy messaging guidance to help Democrats speak persuasively and effectively on K-12 policy issues, including addressing key concerns of parents, educators, and voters;
Act as a primary liaison to leaders in the K-12 policy community to cultivate partnerships and advance Third Way’s education agenda;
Speak in the press and at events to disseminate Third Way’s work and perspective;
Advise other members of Third Way’s education and communications teams on events and digital collateral around improving student outcomes in our K-12 education system; and,
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000 annually
At Third Way, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.
