Director, Public Relations

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. At Success Academy, we are committed to building world-class K-12 public schools across America. We believe that every child deserves access to an excellent education, and we advocate tirelessly to change the policies that stand in their way. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Leader, Public Affairs, to join our team and help us champion this mission in Florida and beyond. The Opportunity As the Leader, Public Affairs, you will be our on-the-ground expert, building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers and officials to advance our advocacy goals. Reporting to the Senior Advisor for Public Affairs, you will lead the day-to-day execution of our government relations strategies at the state level in Florida and other targeted states, and also contribute to our efforts at the federal level. This role is for someone who thrives on direct engagement and strategic problem-solving. You will have a direct impact on our ability to create excellent educational opportunities for children. You are a seasoned public affairs professional with a proven track record of leading successful advocacy campaigns. You have a deep understanding of education policy and are skilled at navigating complex political landscapes. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management: Own the Florida and targeted states portfolio and manage the outside lobbyists who support it. Set strategic direction with the Senior Advisor and carry full responsibility for execution. Lead Policy Engagement: Directly engage with key policymakers and their staff in Florida and targeted states, including the offices of chief executives, departments of education, state boards of education, and legislative bodies. Advocate for our Mission: Actively advocate for policies that support high-performing charter schools, including those related to Schools of Hope, performance-based funding, facilities access, accountability, and graduate education. Build Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with officials and key advocacy organizations at the state level. Influence Federal Policy: Engage with federal policymakers and their staff on issues impacting our schools, such as ESSER and CSP funding, and the High-Quality Charter Schools Act. Provide Strategic Counsel: Offer expert advice and help develop effective government relations strategies that achieve our objectives. Cross-State Collaboration: Support policy initiatives in targeted states like Texas as needed, helping to expand our impact beyond Florida. Skills Experienced Leader: You have significant experience leading and managing successful policy advocacy initiatives and have a track record of achieving results with and through external partners, including lobbyists. Policy Expert: You have a strong familiarity with education policy and the legislative and regulatory issues that impact high-performing charter schools. Master Networker: You excel at building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels and have an existing network of contacts. Strategic Thinker: You can analyze complex policy issues and develop effective strategies to influence outcomes. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required; a law degree is preferred. Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience in a public affairs or government relations role. Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr