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Join to apply for the State Policy Advocate role at American Student Assistance . THE ROLE: State Policy Advocate American Student Assistance (ASA) is a national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences. ASA fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, and impact investing. We believe exploring career possibilities early and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with passions and goals will lead to greater confidence and long-term success for all students. We are looking for a State Policy Advocate responsible for partnering with the Social Impact team on projects that advance ASA’s organizational priorities, especially around a new state-level strategy and workstream. What You’ll Do Create and execute a strategy for state-level advocacy in collaboration with ASA’s Policy & Advocacy team. Develop a policy platform and tailored package for governors in target states based on their specific needs. Build relationships with state legislators, agencies, advocates, and stakeholders such as school systems, trade associations, think tanks, business groups, parents, and policymaker staff, either in person or remotely. Facilitate the creation, leadership, and execution of state-level advocacy campaigns on priority issues. Track, monitor, and analyze relevant state legislation. About You 5+ years of experience with education or labor policy, government relations, or non-profit advocacy at the state level, with experience working with legislative bodies. Experience with policy analysis and advocacy campaigns. Ability to research, interpret, and simplify complex legislative issues verbally and in writing. Strong research and analytical skills to synthesize complex information into actionable insights. Knowledge of policies and education systems relevant to ASA’s influence areas. Why ASA? ASA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with matching, weekly lunches, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement. We prioritize work/life balance with generous PTO, Summer Fridays, and holiday breaks. Our hybrid schedule involves two days a week in Boston HQ. We seek strategic, collaborative, and work/life balanced thinkers committed to improving education and career outcomes for students. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Student Assistance

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