Position:

• Contribute to the design and development of major Institute policymaker convenings around the country that target senior-level elected officials, including State Legislators Retreats, Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows, and other learning experiences for state legislators.
• Serve as a critical support to the State Engagement and/or National Programs team, taking regular meeting notes, providing content support and tracking, and managing key dates and deadlines.
• Develop and regularly update program management documents and work with the State Engagement and/or National Programs team to ensure everything is on track.
• Communicate with external partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to support their attendance at and participation in Institute programming.
• Develop materials (e.g., grant reports, issue briefs, key takeaways, PowerPoint presentations, web content, etc.) to support The Hunt Institute’s strategic plan and mission.
• Participate and support meetings with external partners and policymakers.
• Provide meeting summaries and analysis of major issues impacting education around the country.
• Monitor action and issues in partner states in order to provide the most relevant content possible to legislators.
• Support and work on multiple projects, work within tight deadlines, and prioritize work as necessary.

• Serve as a thought partner on a growing team that is working to develop high-quality systems and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to the mission and vision of The Hunt Institute, alongside a passion for challenging entrenched systems of educational inequity towards the bettering of public education for all children.
• Awareness of national birth-16 education policy.
• Demonstrated program/project management experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for investing in the growth of colleagues; able to motivate and rally support in service of organizational mission and goals.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and accomplish deadlines; ability to pay attention to accuracy and detail while thinking broadly.
• Ability to anticipate and identify challenges before they happen and take the initiative to address the issue in an appropriate manner.
• A strong work ethic, with a results-oriented philosophy and personal qualities of trustworthiness, openness, accessibility, kindness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working for elected officials, political campaigns, PACs, advocacy campaigns, or political committees a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to travel (15 - 20% estimated)

• Ability to be a self-starter, detail oriented and highly organized.
• Resourcefulness and good judgment.
• Leadership by example.
• The value of diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Integrity/ethics beyond reproach.
• Persistence and a sense of optimism when confronted with obstacles.
• Constant seeking to apply best practices.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and consider new ideas.
• Commitment to The Hunt Institute’s mission, vision, financial stability, and success.