Public Affairs and Community Engagement Representative - San Bernardino/Inyo, Governmental Relations

Job Description

Job Description

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Schedule

This is a telecommuting position with extensive travel in the San Bernardino/Inyo region. The majority of this role’s work will be performed within San Bernardino and Inyo. Candidate must be located in the San Bernardino/Inyo region as this position requires extensive travel.

Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, External Affairs, this position serves as the primary liaison between California School Boards Association (CSBA) and local school and county boards of education, key decision-makers and community stakeholders. The role is responsible for executing CSBA’s grassroots program, building relationships and coordinating outreach efforts within the San Bernardino/Inyo region. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of education laws, regulations and trends, while working closely with local education leaders to advance advocacy priorities. This role involves travel within the San Bernardino/Inyo region, participation in government affairs activities and organizing advocacy events; performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Advocacy & Relationship Building: Facilitate interactions between school boards, county education members and state/federal legislators to foster key relationships.
• Grassroots Organizing: Coordinate grassroots efforts to engage local education stakeholders and mobilize school boards around state and federal legislative priorities.
• Policy Communication: Regularly communicate with school boards and local communities on critical legislative and policy issues affecting education.
• Community & Legislative Engagement: Represent CSBA at various local meetings, events and policy discussions to ensure the association’s visibility and influence.
• Event Coordination: Organize fundraising, advocacy and community outreach events, including local news events and educational tours.
• Publications & Presentations: Develop and disseminate educational materials, presentations, and issue papers regarding key education topics.
• Fundraising & PAC Support: Assist in planning and executing CSBA PAC fundraising events and expanding relationships with business and professional communities.
• Collaboration: Work with CSBA departments to promote member services and programs, build coalitions with stakeholders and support regional directors in their advocacy efforts.
• Travel & Coordination: Frequent travel throughout the state of California, specifically the San Bernardino/Inyo region, to attend meetings, conduct outreach and coordinate events.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education leadership, public policy, political science or related field or minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in political organizing, association work, legislative campaigns or public affairs.
• Experience working with elected officials, coordinating meetings and workshops, and providing public policy presentations.
• Strong understanding of California’s education system, school boards and county offices of education.
• Knowledge of grassroots organizing, legislative processes and political advocacy strategies.
• Familiarity with local government structures and established relationships with public officials and the press is preferred.
• Understanding of federal, state and local government organizations and how they impact education.
• Strong ability to build coalitions and strategic alliances to advocate for education policies.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory proposals.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and facilitate meetings and events with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills for creating concise reports, presentations, and advocacy materials.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects with attention to timelines and details.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve individual and team goals.
• Must be able to frequently travel throughout California, including occasional overnight stays.
• Valid California Driver’s License or ability to obtain one before appointment.
• The position requires frequent travel, primarily by car, and long periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and engage in presentations.

Why Join CSBA?

• Opportunity to take ownership of key public affairs and community engagement functions and drive improvements.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with leadership exposure.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an ambitious professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

At CSBA, we proudly offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependent children, insurances and California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and more:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans:
  • Medical through Kaiser (Platinum HMO plan) and Blue Shield (Platinum HMO, Silver PPO, and HDHP with HSA).
  • Dental - Delta Dental
  • Vision – VSP
• CSBA offers a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.
• Membership in the CalPERS retirement system:
  • Classic membership tier (2% @ 55; 7% employee contribution and 11.54% employer contribution)
  • PEPRA membership tier (2% @ 62; 8.25% employee contribution and 8.27% employer contribution)
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Optional supplemental 457 retirement savings available
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work savings program
• Learning and Development
• Social Events: All-Staff luncheon events, Coffee & Learn
• Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation: Accrues 10 days annually for hourly employees and 15 days annually for salary employees. The rate at which you accrue will increase annually with years of service.
  • Floating holidays: 32 hours annually accrue date of hire.
  • Separate sick leave accrual: 8 hours accrued monthly.
  • Holiday: 10 CSBA recognized holidays annually
  • December Office Closure: During the latter part of December each year CSBA closes its office. During this time, employees are paid for 6 days in addition to the December 25 and January 1 holiday. 
  • Sabbatical Program: Employees with at least seven (7) years of continuous full-time employment in their current period of service are eligible for up to four (4) weeks of paid leave. 

About CSBA

The California School Boards Association is a nonprofit education association representing the governing boards who oversee public school districts and county offices of education. With a membership of nearly 1,000 educational agencies statewide, CSBA brings together school governing boards to advocate for effective policies that advance the education and well-being of the state’s more than 6 million school-age children. CSBA provides policy resources and training to members and represents the statewide interests of public education through legal, political, legislative, community and media advocacy.

CSBA employees are highly skilled, with a desire to excel and help strengthen school board governance and maximize student achievement. They are strategic in their trade, embrace challenges, and offer new and innovative ideas. CSBA creates a supportive, dynamic environment for its employees to grow and succeed. Our core values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, excellence, service and innovation guide the way to achieving the Association’s goals.

Apply Today

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful work, apply today! We are excited to hear how your expertise can further our mission and advance the education and well-being of the state’s more than 6 million school-age children in public education in California.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSBA is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on any characteristic protected by state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.

CSBA prohibits any CSBA employee, consultant, and any CSBA agent, including unpaid interns and volunteers, Board members, independent contractors or any other agent from discriminating against any other employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry , age (over 40), marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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