What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Analyst, Early Childhood Education position at Unidos US?
SUMMARY
The Policy Analyst, Early Childhood Education, is housed in the Office of Policy and Advocacy and based in Washington, DC. This position reports to the Policy Advisor, Early Childhood Education. The Policy Analyst will help drive a policy agenda that works to eliminate barriers to early childhood education and development and focuses on issues related to Latino children PN-8 and dual language learners. By supporting UnidosUS advocacy efforts and strategy, they will be responsible for identifying promising ideas to ensure that our nation's early childhood education system is truly equitable for Latinos. From access and quality to practice and policy, they will be responsible for developing and implementing a bold set of targeted recommendations for policymakers to advance Latino early childhood education success at the federal and state level.
Success in this role requires being a creative, critical and analytic thinker; having strong people skills; solid writing and communications skills; and a shared commitment to advancing equity on behalf of the Latino community. They must be collaborative and work with colleagues in multiple internal disciplines and across the organization.
This position is hybrid, and will be based in Washington, DC.
Salary : $66,900-$70,400
Essential Functions :
- Support implementation of the Latino Infant Initiative policy agenda.
- Analyze relevant early childhood education policy proposals and develop policy positions.
- Analyze emerging public policy issues and trends in early childhood education and communicate their impact on the Latino community.
- Produce policy resources, including factsheets, issue briefs, white papers, reports, testimony, and presentations using primary and secondary research sources.
- Serve as an UnidosUS expert on early childhood education policy, with a focus on policy solutions related to dual language learners and the reauthorization of the Head Start Act.
- Represent UnidosUS in high-visibility forums, conferences, and meetings, including meetings with congressional staff, policymakers, issue experts, and stakeholders.
- Lead and participate in coalitions of experts and advocates on early childhood education, and provide consistent, timely updates to organizational networks and partners.
- Provide strategic recommendations, as appropriate, to UnidosUS leadership on issues related to early childhood education at the federal level and in states such as Arizona, California, Florida, Texas and New Mexico.
- Conduct communications activities that build support for UnidosUS's education priorities (e.g. blogs, media interviews).
- Organize and execute policy forums, roundtables, webinars, and other events to inform and elevate UnidosUS's early education policy work.
- Support funder process to ensure the growth and sustainability of the early childhood education portfolio, including contributing to concept papers, proposals, and reports.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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COVID-19 Considerations :
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ABOUT US
UnidosUS , previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Employment with UnidosUS is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screen.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.
Salary : $66,900 - $70,400
