Policy And Advocacy Associate Jobs in Iowa

Strong time management skills and ability to adapt well to changing circumstances

Prior collaborative experience and strong interpersonal skill is required, with some policy experience preferred.

Experience in building and maintaining partnerships or collaborations

Strong diplomatic communication and interpersonal skills

Solid writing skills tailored for a non-academic audience

Experience with scholarly academic literature and/or research methods is also preferred.

Collaboration is central to our work, and we strive to co-create knowledge and innovation for the field

Manage all components of a large grant, including tracking activities, managing the project budget, and writing reports and proposals.

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science or related field with seven (7) years of related experience.

Knowledge of federal early childhood funding streams and legislation, the state legislative process, grassroots, and grass tops advocacy and strategies.

Effective group consultation and meeting facilitation skills.

Ability to use data and analytical skills to proactively identify opportunities, set priorities and solve problems.