DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

POSITION GOAL

Responsible for directing and promoting the District’s legislative program at the State and Federal level. Monitor and anticipate legislative landscape to address, prevent issues and influence the market. Foster, enhance and promote positive, proactive relations with local, state and national government agencies staff, legislators and other identified external audiences that impact legislation at the local, state and national levels. Facilitate communication, information sharing, strategic planning and overall positive, proactive relations with local governmental organizations.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director, Legislative Affairs shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Implement, coordinate and direct federal and state legislative program.
• Supervise, direct and evaluate the contractual activities of the governmental consultants to ensure quality performance.
• Engage directly with elected officials, policy-makers and staff at the executive, legislative and agency level.
• Drive legislative policy development on key education issues.
• Represent the District as a participant or advisor in developing and presenting testimony and public policy.
• Develop a network of associations, industry partnerships, non-profit groups and others to support policies that will help promote education.
• Conduct research, analysis and make recommendations on legislative and policy issues along with implications for the District.
• Keep local, state and federal elected officials up to date on relevant information about the school system that will help ensure responsible decisions.
• Monitor and track education-related legislation and budget initiatives that impact the District; keep appropriate internal stakeholders apprised of any related bill activity, movement or amendments.
• Prepare briefings, legislative memos, testimony and correspondence for the Superintendent.
• Gather input from staff and Board Members as to issues needing legislative or regulatory agency action.
• Gather input from local, state and national governmental and education related organizations.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. 
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•  An earned bachelor’s degree in public policy, education, public relations, communications or related field from accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years, within the last twelve (12) years, of experience and/or training in a field related to the title of the position
• Must have five (5) years of experience, within the required seven (7) years, in legislative policy; lobbying; working with Executives and   Legislative branch elected officials, advocacy groups and the public.
• Advanced communication skills. Experience delivering     successful presentations.
• Strong knowledge of, and relationships with, key networks in local, state and federal government on issues related to education. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master’s degree in public policy, education, public relations, communications or related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of six (6) years, within the last ten (10) years, of experience in legislative policy; lobbying; working with Executives and Legislative branch elected officials, advocacy groups and the public.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Frequent interaction with elected officials, policy-makers and staff at the executive, legislative and agency level to facilitate communication and information sharing that promote The School Board of Broward County, Florida legislative agenda.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: C-053

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