• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-3130

  State Initiatives Associate

  Job Overview:

  The State Initiatives Associate will work with the Senior Manager, Government Relations to support state level sales and thought leadership opportunities through government relations activities. These roles serve as Lexia’s primary liaisons to elected officials (such as governors and state legislators) that influence state policymaking and district purchasing decisions.

  This role will also be responsible for the design and execution of internal strategic plans intended to raise the visibility of Lexia Learning within target states by partnering with sales and marketing professionals to ensure productive relationships with elected officials.

  Anticipation and identification of educational challenges and opportunities is critical. We are looking for someone who has a positive can-do attitude, highly motivated to learn and a creative thinker that can provide practical approaches to support a quickly changing organization. This is a home office position that can be located anywhere in the US. Up to 60% travel is required.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage state level lobbying activities.

  • Communicate with governors and legislators to share best practices in literacy policies and advocate for state level contracts for Lexia’s professional learning solutions.

  • Formalize government relations activities and communications;

  • Partner with sales and internal divisions to develop strategic plans to increase sales in priority states.

  • Play an integral role in conference strategy.

  • Represent Lexia Learning at conference and partner events.

  • Assist in development of messaging and positioning.

  • Regular briefs with sales and internal teams.

  Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree In Education or Political Science preferred, or a related degree or equivalent work experience.

  • At least of 4+ experience working for a governor, state legislator, or in a position accountable for multistate government relations work.

  • Knowledge and expertise in Education policy, with literacy and language policy being especially useful.

  • Experience and proven ability to work and thrive in a cross-functional role, with success in aligning goals and objectives, and balancing competing interests and priorities.

  • Proven track record of interpreting relevant insights from various resources to spot trends.

  • Proven organization, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

  • Confidence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.

  • Good customer focus, attitude and excellent social, verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to travel up to 60% as needed

  To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/

  An Equal Opportunity Employer

  We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

• About the company

  Cambium Learning designs and publishes instructional technology for elementary, secondary, and adult students and teachers.

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